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Apple Rumors Point to 31.6-inch 6K Display, All-New 16-inch MacBook Pro for 2019

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Re: Apple Rumors Point to 31.6-inch 6K Display, All-New 16-inch MacBook Pro for 2019

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Post by metaphyze »

chrisseaton wrote: post #50
FrojoS wrote: post #8

But does it have a USB port?

All Apple laptops come with multiple standard USB ports.

I think you must mean USB-C ports. There are no standard USB-A ports on the MacBook Pro any longer. https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/specs/

Re: Apple Rumors Point to 31.6-inch 6K Display, All-New 16-inch MacBook Pro for 2019

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Post by chrisseaton »

metaphyze wrote: post #61
chrisseaton wrote: post #50

Earlier quoted context omitted.

All Apple laptops come with multiple standard USB ports.

I think you must mean USB-C ports. There are no standard USB-A ports on the MacBook Pro any longer. https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/specs/

But USB C ports are standard USB ports. They’re not some proprietary thing. They’re standard USB.

Re: Apple Rumors Point to 31.6-inch 6K Display, All-New 16-inch MacBook Pro for 2019

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Post by linkmotif »

JTTR wrote: post #59
linkmotif wrote: post #32

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I don’t! I love the new form factor, the new keyboard, and I don’t need ports I use once a month, if ever, to create clutter on my machine. Those few MMs are huge savings. I love the new style pro. Looking forward to a bigger model and especially LOWER PRICES, which they’ll hopefully do. The prices are a bit outrageous and dont signal an intent to movie inventory, which hopefully now will change that the iPhone is st…

Is there any particular reason you use a Pro as opposed to an Air?

Much more power. I used an Air, on principle, for way too long. A very old Air at that. It was stupid of me. I got a beefy late-2015 MPB, the last model with the ports, and it was life changing. I then tried a 2016 (I think) new style MBP and it was even better. It was as light as my old air, but with the MBP specs. Liked it, but it was just a loaner so I had to return it.

Re: Apple Rumors Point to 31.6-inch 6K Display, All-New 16-inch MacBook Pro for 2019

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Post by benologist »

fredley wrote: post #57
kitsunesoba wrote: post #52

Earlier quoted context omitted.

IIRC this happens because some monitor companies are cheap/lazy and assign the same EDID to all monitors of a particular model (EDIDs are supposed to be unique), making it difficult for operating systems to distinguish between them.

This does not appear to be the case, the serial numbers reported in System Information are different.

Are you all using TB3 monitors? My experience with an eGPU using TB3 has been that TB is an awkward technology in any operating system so far, I have to routinely power down in specific order all the way to disconnecting from the wall to ensure the device is detached correctly and will attach correctly next time.

Re: Apple Rumors Point to 31.6-inch 6K Display, All-New 16-inch MacBook Pro for 2019

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Post by qaq »

berbec wrote: post #56
qaq wrote: post #34

can someone do e-ink 24" monitor

Eink looks great, but the refresh rate puts it out of the useful zone for a main display. People want more than 60hz and I don't think Eink can do 6

It would be ok for the code editor if you primarily reading

Re: Apple Rumors Point to 31.6-inch 6K Display, All-New 16-inch MacBook Pro for 2019

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Post by fredley »

benologist wrote: post #64
fredley wrote: post #57

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This does not appear to be the case, the serial numbers reported in System Information are different.

Are you all using TB3 monitors? My experience with an eGPU using TB3 has been that TB is an awkward technology in any operating system so far, I have to routinely power down in specific order all the way to disconnecting from the wall to ensure the device is detached correctly and will attach correctly next time.

Not for the monitor, but for the dock that's connected to all the monitors (belkin thing)

Re: Apple Rumors Point to 31.6-inch 6K Display, All-New 16-inch MacBook Pro for 2019

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Post by occamschainsaw »

azhenley wrote: post #3

I've yet to find a monitor that "just works" with my MBP. I'll take whatever they release. My LG is nice, but often gets confused about when my laptop is plugged in. Both of my Dells are ok, but randomly lose signal and can't control the volume from the Apple keyboard or from the OS. It would also be nice to not need a docking station and or adapter anymore.

Have you tried the Ultrafine displays? I use the Ultrafine 4k with my 13" tbMBP and it is pretty streamlined. Even features like True Tone work. Volume control and Brightness control is controlled by MacOS itself natively. Also works as a dock for my keyboard, mouse, webcam etc and charges my Mac. One cable is all I need.

Re: Apple Rumors Point to 31.6-inch 6K Display, All-New 16-inch MacBook Pro for 2019

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Post by uptownJimmy »

maxxxxx wrote: post #36
neonhomer wrote: post #26

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That's a good example though: they should have the Air focus on thinness and portability. But have the Pro focus on a workstation-like setup.

Very true. They should have pushed the limits of portability with the Air and then moved the Pro in the other direction in terms of speed and versatility. I don't even understand what the MacBook (not Air, not Pro) does in the middle.

One of the three is bound to disappear from their product lineup soon, right?

Re: Apple Rumors Point to 31.6-inch 6K Display, All-New 16-inch MacBook Pro for 2019

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Post by jeron »

bluedino wrote: post #4

The 16.5" screen I would have never seen coming. I wonder what the target is or if they are just going edge to edge on a smilar size to what we have now in the 15 The 6K screen I predicted. It's the most data you can send over ThunderBolt 3. It does however, gimp any dock you could be able to use. Now, will other manufacturers be quick to copy the 16" laptop?

I bet the 16.5" is from maximizing the screen size while keeping the same form factor
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