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Re: The new MacBook

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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…

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Re: The new MacBook

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The intended audience doesn't consider the Dell anywhere near comparable. Personally I would love to have a Linux laptop with the same design and build quality as the MacBooks, and I'm pretty sure plenty of fashion conscious folks would like something more exclusive now that Macs are everywhere. The fact that the XPS 13 is the only machine that comes anywhere close is kinda sad.

You could run Linux on your MacBook? Though it won't work as seamlessly with the hardware as OS X can.

Running linux on macbook here, most of the things are fine. Except probably thundebold weirdness.

Re: The new MacBook

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A search against the comments returns no results: 2304×1440 resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio? Showing a few co-workers and a quick suggests what I thought: a bit of amazement at 16:10. Does anyone have any insight into why they didn't go with a 16:9 ratio?

16:10 is a much better ratio for working compared to 16:9.

Re: The new MacBook

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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…

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I am guessing the logic here is that everyone uses wireless mice, or that anyone with a laptop doesn't use an external mouse.

I mean, I used a wired mouse, and I'm guessing you do as well, but it seems like wired mouse users are not taken seriously anymore.

Re: The new MacBook

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post #291
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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…

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Re: The new MacBook

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post #291
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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…

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You use a wired mouse?

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If you're looking purely at specs, Windows laptops always were the better deal. But only when you use those alternatives do you realize how much further ahead Apple is.

Not really farther at all. Examples? Dell, HP, and Lenovo all have notebooks out there that are as good as any Apple notebook.

Until you pick them up, use them, have them break, and try to get support. I used to be the guy pointing out how there are Windows laptops that are just as good as Macs. It wasn't until about 2 years ago that I just completely gave up on the Windows market and just converted fully to Apple's ecosystem. Couldn't be happier. The Windows market is in a constant state of "almost as good as Apple."

Re: The new MacBook

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THIS. You're forgetting this is an Apple product. The iSheep don't even consider competitors, regardless of specs or price advantage.

I don't think that's what he means. And iSheep? Seriously?

iSheep and M$hill sitting in a tree, U-N-I-X-I-N-G

I want to be a sheep on the wall of every one of those people who use those shitty, degrading expressions when they have their epiphany and realise how pointless and stupid it is.

Re: The new MacBook

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Is the world really as obsessed with smallness as Apple thinks it is? From what I keep hearing (and this is anecdotal, of course), it seems that most people would prefer to (reasonably) maximize the battery life with the downside of adding a bit more heft. Of course, there's always a balance that has to be stricken, but it seems like Apple always pushes much more to the side of size over battery vs. what seems to be…

I would love a bigger battery for a slightly bigger device but this isn't what Apple is aiming for.

Apple design the hardware to work with what they want it to look like not design a device around the hardware.

I used to think that was stupid but it clearly works for Apple. Their business is not making the best device spec wise but the "best" device design wise (in their view obviously).

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