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Re: The new MacBook

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Post by TheSoftwareGuy »

wahsd wrote: post #132
mmastrac wrote: post #2

USB-C as the "one connector to rule them all" is the big news. That's the end of MagSafe and the exploding era of USB-C docking stations that work for multiple devices. I think we'll start to see an era of expandable computing coming up soon: USB-C is a perfect connector to push your data and state into a larger desktop experience. Why not carry around your laptop in tablet form when you are mobile? [1] [1] https://g…

I am a bit on the fence about them seemingly jettisoning the lighting connector? Why go with a plug that has a delicate prong in the center rather than a plug with the contacts around the perimeter? Does anyone know if there was any emphasis put on making USB-C less flimsy and delicate?

>I am a bit on the fence about them seemingly jettisoning the lighting connector? Why go with a plug that has a delicate prong in the center rather than a plug with the contacts around the perimeter?

My biggest gripe about the USB-C, and a big fuck up on the part of the standards committee, IMO

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Post by nsxwolf »

So someone had it nearly exactly right with those renders that were floating around, except the power and escape key are not reversed. Glad that turned out not to be the case.

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Post by reilly3000 »

I found it telling that nothing about iCloud has changed. It seems that Apple has decided to be a hardware company, and frankly they are damn good at it.

I wish that they would own that and unlock the iDrive so we can all interface with their amazing hardware.

Re: The new MacBook

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Post by sauere »

If i was to buy a new MacBook today it would definitely be the 13" Air or Pro. It's a cool device, but not for anyone doing serious dev work.

The DO-IT-ALL-USB-C might be a neat idea, but it practice it means that i have to carry a ton of (expensive!) adapters around with me for the next few years. And then there is performance. I can live with 1,5GHz /w Turbo or whatever.... but 1,1GHz? That is painful.

Re: The new MacBook

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Post by gress »

brador wrote: post #107

I didn't even know there was a show today. From a long time Apple fanboy, I think that says a lot about what this company has left in free marketing from the internet channels. I would say the free ride is over for Apple and they're now just another company doing things in the mosh pit.

So you read no technology blogs or news sources? This has been anticipated for months.

Re: The new MacBook

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Post by duskwuff »

nijiko wrote: post #148
bergie wrote: post #99

Earlier quoted context omitted.

9h of battery life means you don't have to be constantly plugged in -- just charge it at night, like you do with a phone

It will probably be closer to 6h of actual usage.

Apple's laptop battery life estimates have historically been pretty on-point -- I've found that they often hit, or even exceed, the estimates in real-life usage. I see no reason to imagine their latest laptop is any different.

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Post by cjensen »

rakoo wrote: post #149
mrb wrote: post #105

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"But 1 port is sad, because now you have to choose between a lot of things (charging, using hdmi, whatever)" No, USB Type-C allows multiple concurrent uses, such as: charging and using HDMI at the same time. See http://www.anandtech.com/show/8518/hands-on-with-usb-type-c-... : "This opens up the possibility for a dock scenario where a single cable to the monitor can charge a laptop and also mirror the laptop's displa…

Yes, but how do you plug your new USB key and your charger at the same time ? The only solution is to bring a hub with you everywhere.

I expect the charger will be a USB hub.

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Post by jedisct1 »

dntrkv wrote: post #127
PhasmaFelis wrote: post #79

Earlier quoted context omitted.

My only regret is that MagSafe is actually really cool. I think I'd have to say it's worth it for full standards-compliance, though.

Same here. I always considered MagSafe as one of the coolest things about the MacBooks. Sad to see it go.

Number of times I tripped over the cord and the Magsafe connector saved my laptop: countless.
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