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Re: MacBook Pro

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Post by javajosh » Thu, Oct 27, 2016, 6:45 PM UTC

untog wrote: post #179

I know USB-C is the future, but it's going to be a long, long, long time before all our devices are using it - particularly external displays. My current Macbook Pro has an HDMI port. I use it every day. I do not want to carry a converter dongle with me everywhere (I did that with my old Air that only had a DisplayPort). To echo other complaints: this is supposed to be a professional machine. I don't care about it be…

Yes, I've never once thought about my MPBr "This beast, it's just too thick!" Honestly the only improvements I would like are the following:

   1. Stop making new power connector standards.
   2. Stop making power adapters that fray after a year.
   3. Increase battery life.
   4. *Add* at least one standard USB port.
   5. Decrease display bezel.
   6. Increase RAM and HDD to 32G and 10TB.

Re: MacBook Pro

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Post by ihuman » Thu, Oct 27, 2016, 6:45 PM UTC

sakisv wrote: post #208

Sometimes I really cannot understand the guys at apple: - No regular USB ports - No HDMI port - No F keys - No option for more than 16GB RAM - No mag-safe - More expensive Why not bump the specs, allow for more RAM, and just add an extra USB-C to start the adoption slowly?

Because then people would complain that Apple isn't innovating.

Also, there are function keys if you hold down the function button, just like the default behavior of the function buttons on the current macbooks

Re: MacBook Pro

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Post by mwexler » Thu, Oct 27, 2016, 6:45 PM UTC

computmaxer wrote: post #169

ynniv wrote: post #143

Apple has replaced the MacBook Pro with a faster MacBook Air labeled "Pro". I have no idea how they could think that professionals would use a MacBook Air (no ports, shallow keyboard, no expansion, no innovative features, marginally lighter). A tiny ribbon display is completely useless to me. They removed the escape key. Twenty years of using Macs and I'm not sure what my next laptop is going to be.

Four standard (non-proprietary) multi-use ports is a complaint? No innovative features? What do you call a ribbon display that no one has ever done before? No expansion - nothing new to the MBP line.

So, finally caught up to the original Barnes & Noble nook with it's ribbon display and touchscreen.

http://cdn.toptenreviews.com/rev/prod/ce/48731-barnes-noble-...

(Just kidding!)

Re: MacBook Pro

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Post by collias » Thu, Oct 27, 2016, 6:45 PM UTC

It looks like I'll be waiting for the 2nd gen of this.

Gen 2 wishlist:

- Something more than 16GB RAM

- Nvidia GPU (always had issues with ATI)

- Cheaper option with no Touch Bar

- MagSafe power

Re: MacBook Pro

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Post by guessmyname » Thu, Oct 27, 2016, 6:45 PM UTC

Is the Touch ID sensor the new power button?

When I buy it, how am I supposed to power it up?

I feel stupid and old just for asking this question :-(

Re: MacBook Pro

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Post by out_of_protocol » Thu, Oct 27, 2016, 6:45 PM UTC

* two colors, yay!

* model with physical keys is shit (2x less USB-C, way worser CPU etc)

* no physical keys for 15"

* http://i.imgur.com/1Y0Elul.png :)

* jack 3.5 in all models - not brave enough

Re: MacBook Pro

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Post by andrewbarba » Thu, Oct 27, 2016, 6:46 PM UTC

davesque wrote: post #263

ROFISH wrote: post #225

16GB RAM max, DP1.2 (so no 5k display support), worthless Touch Bar when I use my current MBP dual monitor with the lid closed. Pass. Sadly I really wanted something better since I'm on an old 2012 MBP that badly needs an upgrade but I'm not dropping $1500+ for something that doesn't support 32GB and 5k displays.

I'm a bit confused. I thought the event showcased a setup with two 5k displays attached to one 15" macbook pro.

My guess is those are Thunderbolt-connected displays

Re: MacBook Pro

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Post by josho » Thu, Oct 27, 2016, 6:46 PM UTC

It's strange that they killed all the port options, but choose to keep the one port that was removed from the iPhone (the headphone jack).

I appreciate that Apple kills off older tech to push the market forward. But, Thunderbolt, USB3, SD cards, nor HDMI strike me as legacy plugs needing a swift transition. I've yet to encounter a USB-C plug in the wild, so this port killing is a misstep.

Re: MacBook Pro

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Post by FilterSweep » Thu, Oct 27, 2016, 6:46 PM UTC

computmaxer wrote: post #169

ynniv wrote: post #143

Apple has replaced the MacBook Pro with a faster MacBook Air labeled "Pro". I have no idea how they could think that professionals would use a MacBook Air (no ports, shallow keyboard, no expansion, no innovative features, marginally lighter). A tiny ribbon display is completely useless to me. They removed the escape key. Twenty years of using Macs and I'm not sure what my next laptop is going to be.

Four standard (non-proprietary) multi-use ports is a complaint? No innovative features? What do you call a ribbon display that no one has ever done before? No expansion - nothing new to the MBP line.

> What do you call a ribbon display that no one has ever done before?

A hindrance, to power users and touch typists.

Re: MacBook Pro

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Post by grub5000 » Thu, Oct 27, 2016, 6:46 PM UTC

npgatech wrote: post #165

This event was by far the most disappointing Mac event in the history. A lot of the time was wasted in: - Mildly funny jokes and comparison with 90's technology. - 90% of the talk was about the touch bar. - Awful demos of Photoshop & some cringy DJ. I was hoping we would see: - A new MacBook with all day battery life and touch bar, even thinner design. Ok, I understand that they are trying to consolidate their produc…

I cringed when Apple's event started with a video claiming how great their products are for disabled people, just the same as Microsoft did the day before.

I don't recall either of them then going on to build on that with any product/feature announcements...