Apple selling a $79 MacBook Pro power adapter without a USB-C cable goes too far
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Re: Apple selling a $79 MacBook Pro power adapter without a USB-C cable goes too far
#2Is there a reason why the power adapter wouldn't include a USB-C cable? Can it be used without it? Does the power adapter work with older Macs using a different cable?
I'm not trying to forgive apple, I'm trying to understand why/how a decision like this could be made.
Re: Apple selling a $79 MacBook Pro power adapter without a USB-C cable goes too far
#3Is there a reason why the power adapter wouldn't include a USB-C cable? Can it be used without it? Does the power adapter work with older Macs using a different cable? I'm not trying to forgive apple, I'm trying to understand why/how a decision like this could be made.
My only guess is they figure you can take the cable with you. Assuming the wall wart is easy to access to plug and unplug.
Re: Apple selling a $79 MacBook Pro power adapter without a USB-C cable goes too far
#4The Macbook (2016) itself does come with a USB-C cable for the power adapter right...? Does it?
Re: Apple selling a $79 MacBook Pro power adapter without a USB-C cable goes too far
#5Two complete power supplies for a MacBook Pro cost more than the ThinkPad my dad is running Creative Cloud and Visual Studio and whatever else on.
With huge financial jump in the barrier of entry with these MacBook Pros, and with my Mac Mini no longer being supported with this release of mac OS why would I (and I suppose many others) still want to touch the Mac ecosystem with even a ten-foot pole?
I think Apple is purposely squeezing the line dry for what they can still wring out before they'll jump ship to what can only be called iOS "Pro".
Re: Apple selling a $79 MacBook Pro power adapter without a USB-C cable goes too far
#6The Macbook (2016) itself does come with a USB-C cable for the power adapter right...? Does it?
Yes.
Re: Apple selling a $79 MacBook Pro power adapter without a USB-C cable goes too far
#7Is there a reason why the power adapter wouldn't include a USB-C cable? Can it be used without it? Does the power adapter work with older Macs using a different cable? I'm not trying to forgive apple, I'm trying to understand why/how a decision like this could be made.
The only reason I can think of, is you can use a USB-C-to-Lightning cable and use it as a fast charger for iPad Pro.
Re: Apple selling a $79 MacBook Pro power adapter without a USB-C cable goes too far
#8This video explains the rationale from apples point of view - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XSC_UG5_kU
Re: Apple selling a $79 MacBook Pro power adapter without a USB-C cable goes too far
#9It's just a USB Type C brick. I have several (from various vendors including Apple) and use them with different (non-Apple) cables, including those with Type C on one end and micro A on the other. No big deal.
Those adaptors should outlast your device and are hopefully relatively future proof.
Re: Apple selling a $79 MacBook Pro power adapter without a USB-C cable goes too far
#10Is there a reason why the power adapter wouldn't include a USB-C cable? Can it be used without it? Does the power adapter work with older Macs using a different cable? I'm not trying to forgive apple, I'm trying to understand why/how a decision like this could be made.
The only reason I can think of, is you can use a USB-C-to-Lightning cable and use it as a fast charger for iPad Pro.
Eh? They can put the intended cable in the box, any other use you want to get out of it - bring your own cable.
This is selling a device that is not fit for purpose especially since apple says to use their chargers and cables only.