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Re: 16 Inch MacBook Pro and Other Apple Products predicted coming in 2019

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Post by izacus » Mon, Feb 18, 2019, 8:17 AM UTC

thruhiker wrote: post #9

pibefision wrote: post #4

No more butterfly keyboards please

Starting with the 2018 models they added a membrane around all the keys that 1) significantly reduces ingress of random crap 2) makes the keyboard quieter. Before I got my 2018 I had a 2015 MacBook Pro and don't find the keyboard to be inferior or superior to the old gen.

That doesn't sound like it addresses the horrible typing feel and amount of typos due to poor feedback though.

Re: 16 Inch MacBook Pro and Other Apple Products predicted coming in 2019

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Post by izacus » Mon, Feb 18, 2019, 8:17 AM UTC

a012 wrote: post #5

While Apple "may" add more memory to their MBP specs, I can only wish they could add more USB-C ports AND spacing USB-C ports to farther away each other.

Or a single USB-A port so I wouldn't have to carry and look for the stupid dongle all the time.

Re: 16 Inch MacBook Pro and Other Apple Products predicted coming in 2019

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Post by dangwu » Mon, Feb 18, 2019, 8:18 AM UTC

godzillabrennus wrote: post #10

Maybe they will be “brave” enough to put a mechanical keyboard in a notebook? One could dream...

I don’t want to work in coffee shops and libraries full of mechanical keyboards, however.

Re: 16 Inch MacBook Pro and Other Apple Products predicted coming in 2019

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Post by Entalpi » Mon, Feb 18, 2019, 8:18 AM UTC

I am so sad that the SE line seems dead. Truly wonderful to be able to hand everything on the phone with one hand and also be able to keep it in a normalsized pocket without much fuss. :-(

Re: 16 Inch MacBook Pro and Other Apple Products predicted coming in 2019

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Post by dirtylowprofile » Mon, Feb 18, 2019, 8:19 AM UTC

Time to save up for a new MBP, my 2012 model is still working fine but I'm guessing Apple will end its support by 2020.

Re: 16 Inch MacBook Pro and Other Apple Products predicted coming in 2019

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Post by vvillena » Mon, Feb 18, 2019, 8:20 AM UTC

pibefision wrote: post #4

No more butterfly keyboards please

Going from an old MBP to one of the new models is shocking. The display is a bit better, but the keyboard feel is not comfortable. It doesn't feel like a keyboard to spend hours in.

Re: 16 Inch MacBook Pro and Other Apple Products predicted coming in 2019

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Post by saagarjha » Mon, Feb 18, 2019, 8:25 AM UTC

vvillena wrote: post #16

pibefision wrote: post #4

No more butterfly keyboards please

Going from an old MBP to one of the new models is shocking. The display is a bit better, but the keyboard feel is not comfortable. It doesn't feel like a keyboard to spend hours in.

It takes a while to get used to, regardless of whether you end up liking it or not. I found it kinda odd to type on for at least a week–those who really can’t stand it just never get used to it.

Re: 16 Inch MacBook Pro and Other Apple Products predicted coming in 2019

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Post by stoolpigeon » Mon, Feb 18, 2019, 8:25 AM UTC

thruhiker wrote: post #9

pibefision wrote: post #4

No more butterfly keyboards please

Starting with the 2018 models they added a membrane around all the keys that 1) significantly reduces ingress of random crap 2) makes the keyboard quieter. Before I got my 2018 I had a 2015 MacBook Pro and don't find the keyboard to be inferior or superior to the old gen.

I just finished 3 days of meetings with peers and the note taker was on a brand new MBP. The noise from her keyboard was extremely distracting. I couldn't believe how loud it was. We switched her to a 2015 so we could think as we were discussing things.

Re: 16 Inch MacBook Pro and Other Apple Products predicted coming in 2019

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Post by stunt » Mon, Feb 18, 2019, 8:26 AM UTC

Introducing a new size seems like a good strategy. It will trigger some upgrades and more sales.

I hope they do something with butterfly keyboard, Otherwise, stop call it PRO.

Re: 16 Inch MacBook Pro and Other Apple Products predicted coming in 2019

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Post by saagarjha » Mon, Feb 18, 2019, 8:27 AM UTC

a012 wrote: post #5

While Apple "may" add more memory to their MBP specs, I can only wish they could add more USB-C ports AND spacing USB-C ports to farther away each other.

The spacing, location, and number of Thunderbolt 3 ports is likely predicated on limitations of the port controller. I doubt we’ll see a significant difference in this area.