All predecessor models of the MacBook Pro incorporate Apple’s iconic Chiming startup sound
Last week, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) unveiled a refreshed line of MacBook Pro, which incorporates significant upgrades over its predecessor versions. Interestingly, the new models of the MacBook Pro are engineered to automatically startup when the devices’ lids are lifted.
This process effectively eliminates the traditional startup chime sound that has been present in every previous-generation MacBook Pro. MacBook Pro users have become accustomed to the startup chime sound associated with the device, which might make it difficult for some to accept the sudden change introduced by the Cupertino-based tech giant.
Pingie.com was the first to report removal of the traditional chime sound for the new 13-inch and 15-inch models of the MacBook Pro. Both new models of the MacBook Pro are designed to boot when users open the devices or if the devices are already plugged into a power source. Hence, this reengineering of the new MacBook Pro has effectively made the traditional Chime startup sound a surplus to requirement.
Interestingly, the iconic startup chime sound was developed by Apple as an indication to confirm that there are no software or hardware issues found by the diagnostic tests incorporated in the system. The company has implemented a similar chiming startup sound in majority of its Mac boot sequences since the early 90’s. Apple’s most recent “F-sharp” chord chime sound was implemented in its iMac G3 which was released way back in 1998. Apple engineer Jim Reekes originally recorded a “C-major” chord using a Korg keyboard back in 1991, and what most Apple computer users mostly hear these days is a pitch-shifted version of the original recording.
There is no doubt that the Chiming startup sound on the previous-generation Apple computers has created a significant association with the device, which is why it is not easy to accept such a sudden change. However, the new and improved boot process introduced by the Cupertino-based company can go a long way in convincing users to make the shift to the latest-generation MacBook Pro. Comment and let us know how you feel about the sudden removal of the iconic startup chime sound in the new MacBook Pro.