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They updated the keyboard (Yay!) but max RAM for the 13" models is still 16GB (Boo!) [edited]

Only 13" is limited to 16GB. 15" moved to DDR4 and 32GB max.

Right, sorry about that. I was looking at the 13" models; I didn't think they had supported different amounts of RAM previously.

Re: MacBook Pro with faster performance and new features for pros

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As a developer the new keyboards have ruined macbooks for me - I find my macbook pro quite comfortable to type on for longer periods when I am away from my desk. I feel like the new keyboards are not practical for real use and it doesn't sound like the new models will greatly improve that which is a shame because I would love an upgrade.

I think those keyboards are great on the smaller more portable macbooks but I don't understand why the 'pro' models are favouring a couple of mm in size over a more practical keyboard designed for 'pro' use.

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But did they fix the keyboard? I have a new MB Pro for work and two weeks of using the flat keys actually gave me horrible wrist pain. Now I use an external keyboard.

I use a 2015 MacBook Air at home that I can type on for hours without any wrist pain.

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Any advice on getting my lemon 2017 (multiple faults) replaced with a new model rather than another 2017?

Apple will swap a device for the latest model if it fails and is repaired for the same reason 3 times . It’s called “crewing” (or maybe “cruing”?) I don’t know the spelling. You have to get it repaired by Apple 3 times though.

Re: MacBook Pro with faster performance and new features for pros

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> The new keyboard has the same dimensions and look as its two predecessors, but the keys feel just a little bit different. They're quieter, for one thing. They have a softer, less click-y feel that is a little closer to the pre-2016 models' chiclet keys. We found the new keyboard to be a little nicer to type on, but it's not a radical difference. It's unlikely to convert the detractors, but it's a welcome iteration…

Seems we share thoughts on this. I think a macbook developer model with the spec you mention would be quite popular.

Re: MacBook Pro with faster performance and new features for pros

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But did they fix the keyboard? I have a new MB Pro for work and two weeks of using the flat keys actually gave me horrible wrist pain. Now I use an external keyboard. I use a 2015 MacBook Air at home that I can type on for hours without any wrist pain.

They did.

“an improved third-generation keyboard for quieter typing.”

Looking forward to reading the first reviews.

Re: MacBook Pro with faster performance and new features for pros

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After ongoing problems and repairs with my gen 2 butterfly, I switched to Linux (Ubuntu). After many months, I'm still a little shocked at how much worse the desktop experience is. 11 year old OS X Leopard is more consistent, intuitive and usable.

Hardware is slightly less polished, but no major complaints there (except for how poor the buying experience was).

Still, keyboard works. It would take something amazing to win me back (like a custom CPU that just completely redefines what we expect from battery life and performance)

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