New MacBook Pro models to feature magsafe, no touch bar and more ports: analyst

Post by thecopy » Fri, Jan 15, 2021, 8:00 AM UTC

    1. The two new models are equipped with about 14-inch and 16-inch displays, respectively.
    2. In terms of casing design, the new models cancel the curvy design of existing models’ top and bottom parts and adopt a flat-edged form factor design similar to the  iPhone 12 .
    3. The  MagSafe  charging connector design is restored.
    4. The OLED touch bar is removed, and the physical function buttons are restored.
    5. There is no Intel CPU option for the new models.
    6. They are equipped with more types of I/O, and most users may not need to purchase additional dongles.

Post by simonmales » Fri, Jan 15, 2021, 8:24 AM UTC

Post by runawaybottle » Fri, Jan 15, 2021, 8:31 AM UTC

simonmales wrote: post #4

Reading this, it feels like the MacBook Pro of 2015 is finally getting an upgrade. Took them 5 years to go back and restore the old school. Great to hear a couple iterations ago they restored the keyboard. Now with dropping the touch bar and bringing back mag safe. My 2015 daily driver might see retirement.

Post by Heliosmaster » Fri, Jan 15, 2021, 8:32 AM UTC

Hamuko wrote: post #5

oehtXRwMkIs wrote: post #3

It'll be interesting to see how this will work with USB-C unless they're being very courageous.

Well, there are those magnetic breakaway USB-C cables. Maybe they'll just bundle one of those with the computer.

Post by BossingAround » Fri, Jan 15, 2021, 8:34 AM UTC

simonmales wrote: post #4

Reading this, it feels like the MacBook Pro of 2015 is finally getting an upgrade. Took them 5 years to go back and restore the old school. Great to hear a couple iterations ago they restored the keyboard. Now with dropping the touch bar and bringing back mag safe. My 2015 daily driver might see retirement.