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Re: New Mac Pro Tech Specs

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Post by chrisseaton »

benburleson wrote: post #36
joshgachnang wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I don't think they're expecting you to plug in a "proper" keyboard and mouse since it comes with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Plus it appears you get another 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports on the front as well.

Which is insane.. do people really use the wireless capability of their keyboard or mouse? Especially when you can't use your freaking mouse when it's charging? Serious insanity. Edit to add: of course I know people use those keyboards... I meant are people actually moving with them in ways that makes the wireless capability useful? Do most users not stay in a pretty close proximity the whole time?

> do people really use the wireless capability of their keyboard or mouse?

Yes. Why wouldn't you? Why do you think the downsides are?

> Especially when you can't use your freaking mouse when it's charging?

I charge it for about ten minutes every month while I'm out. It doesn't interfere with anything.

Re: New Mac Pro Tech Specs

#42

Post by blattimwind »

josho wrote: post #14
baroffoos wrote: post #7

The only shocking things here are the lack of ports. Only 2 usb A and 2 usb c ports. Its basically required to use a usb hub on this device since once you plug in a proper mouse and keyboard you only have the usb c ports left

The monitor that you’ll use with this machine is likely to have a built in USB hub (see Apple’s new display or the LG display they were previously selling).

Still it seems like quite little. Motherboards used to have 8 to 10 backside USB ports, most now only come with 6 (usually 4x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0), which at least for me means I have to use an external hub already.

Re: New Mac Pro Tech Specs

#43

Post by thrwn_frthr_awy »

benburleson wrote: post #36
joshgachnang wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I don't think they're expecting you to plug in a "proper" keyboard and mouse since it comes with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Plus it appears you get another 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports on the front as well.

Which is insane.. do people really use the wireless capability of their keyboard or mouse? Especially when you can't use your freaking mouse when it's charging? Serious insanity. Edit to add: of course I know people use those keyboards... I meant are people actually moving with them in ways that makes the wireless capability useful? Do most users not stay in a pretty close proximity the whole time?

Do people use Apple Bluetooth keyboards and mice? Yes.

Re: New Mac Pro Tech Specs

#44

Post by CDSlice »

benburleson wrote: post #36
joshgachnang wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I don't think they're expecting you to plug in a "proper" keyboard and mouse since it comes with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Plus it appears you get another 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports on the front as well.

Which is insane.. do people really use the wireless capability of their keyboard or mouse? Especially when you can't use your freaking mouse when it's charging? Serious insanity. Edit to add: of course I know people use those keyboards... I meant are people actually moving with them in ways that makes the wireless capability useful? Do most users not stay in a pretty close proximity the whole time?

Yes? I love my wireless keyboard and mouse, although they run off of AA batteries so I don't need to recharge them.

Re: New Mac Pro Tech Specs

#48

Post by jonplackett »

bradly wrote: post #38
jaequery wrote: post #35

The biggest new feature im looking for is the removal of the touchbar. Until then, I’m going to just buy upgraded but used 2012-2013 macbook pros. It’s one of those sounds good on paper but useless in real life. Not only that, it’s a hindrance for coders like me who need to be able to hit the escape button and other top buttons quickly with force feedback.

There is no touchbar included with new Mac Pro.

but there's never a bad moment to complain about the touch bar.

Re: New Mac Pro Tech Specs

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Post by lliamander »

Slightly off-topic, but who here uses a HEDT (high-end desktop) or workstation computer for software development? Does it make a significant difference in comparison with a standard business laptop?

Re: New Mac Pro Tech Specs

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Post by jaequery »

bradly wrote: post #38
jaequery wrote: post #35

The biggest new feature im looking for is the removal of the touchbar. Until then, I’m going to just buy upgraded but used 2012-2013 macbook pros. It’s one of those sounds good on paper but useless in real life. Not only that, it’s a hindrance for coders like me who need to be able to hit the escape button and other top buttons quickly with force feedback.

There is no touchbar included with new Mac Pro.

my bad, I read the title as a new MacBook Pro. Carry on.
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