2015 Apple MacBook Pro Insane Skylake Dream: Why Intel's New Processor Makes Sense

Apple released refreshed and new version of its MacBook lineup including the 2015 MacBook Pro edition but expectations about another Pro model around July remain high. Among the highly anticipated changes would be Intel's processor Skylake. However, there is still the debate whether the company can really push through a Skylake-based Pro judging from the delays and cloud of confusion over Intel's production.

Previous reports noted the considerable improvement features of the Skylake thus the anticipation over its release. Many computer manufacturers including Apple will likely update to it making sure their devices function as fast as possible. The Skylake architecture based on the 14nm process should also offer better GPU performance. The promising features of the Skylake make it a "logical" choice for Apple. Its release should also hint when people expect a new set of MacBook Pros as with the company's history. However, on top of the debate over it, the future of Skylake hangs in the balance.

The Skylake timing remains at risk. This delay on Intel's part can be harmful for the company and questionnable for Apple. The Motley Fool notes how Intel executives have been hyping up the device over the pass with PC Chip division chief Kirk Skaugen talking about a major skip for companies upon the processor's release. Further, Motley Fool suggests: "If Skylake is delayed, then there is a chance many PC vendors don't update their systems. Without newer, more attractive systems, the PC vendors will be stuck selling last year's systems (and whatever machines got upgraded to Broadwell in early 2015). That's not a great position to be in when it's already tough to convince customers to upgrade."

It should not be point of concern for vendors if they did not tailor their machines to accommodate the processor to optimize systems and bring in more compelling features. However, for companies like Apple that may seem well on their way to do such, Motley Fool further claims: "then delays of Skylake-based systems could negatively impact consumer-oriented PC sales in the second half of 2015."

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