Apple Executives Explain Why the MacBook Pro Finally Has a Touch Screen

Apple executives John Ternus, Johny Srouji and Greg Joswiak told Wired that the Mac remains an indirect input device, but touch is now a comfortable addition. The new OLED MacBook Pro with a touch display, redesigned thermals and a reinforced hinge is available for pre-order and launches November 6 starting at $2,899.

• MacBook Pro keeps the trackpad and keyboard as its primary input
• Touch was added without extra weight or thickness thanks to the OLED screen
• Pre-orders are open, launch on November 6, starting at $2,899
• Reinforced hinge and new thermal architecture for the touch display