> But I discovered that Apple did have one more hidden extra cost in store for 2016 MacBook Pro buyers
This seems like an extremely misguided article. The overwhelming majority of users don't buy extra power adaptors. I'd wager that most power adaptors that are purchased are to replace the old power adaptor (because it was damaged or lost). So no, this is not a hidden cost in store for MBP buyers, this is a "hidden cost" in store for the handful of people who like to buy 2 spare power adaptors to go with their brand new computer.
According to around 1:50 of https://youtu.be/zkOKtwiceVw , Apple hid the extension cable inside the box underneath everything else.
Wrong cable. That video is showing where the extension cable is, not the USB-C cable. And that's talking about the MacBook Pro itself, not buying the power adaptor as a stand-alone product.
> But I discovered that Apple did have one more hidden extra cost in store for 2016 MacBook Pro buyers This seems like an extremely misguided article. The overwhelming majority of users don't buy extra power adaptors. I'd wager that most power adaptors that are purchased are to replace the old power adaptor (because it was damaged or lost). So no, this is not a hidden cost in store for MBP buyers, this is a "hidden c…
I have one for each of my desk setups at work and home. I don't think I'm the majority in any way but I don't think it's that uncommon either.
USB-C cables are cheap enough anyways as long as you find one that can handle the power and amperage
> But I discovered that Apple did have one more hidden extra cost in store for 2016 MacBook Pro buyers This seems like an extremely misguided article. The overwhelming majority of users don't buy extra power adaptors. I'd wager that most power adaptors that are purchased are to replace the old power adaptor (because it was damaged or lost). So no, this is not a hidden cost in store for MBP buyers, this is a "hidden c…
I have one for each of my desk setups at work and home. I don't think I'm the majority in any way but I don't think it's that uncommon either. USB-C cables are cheap enough anyways as long as you find one that can handle the power and amperage
Similar here. I have one for home, one for traveling with. When the travel one starts to get too worn out, I'll swap them.
There is a "too far". When it slides from being an expensive good tool to a very expensive luxury item mostly used for show. It's a lot easier to be pretty than to solve (new) problems. Of course, their watch foreshadowed all of this. They are not interested in solving problems; they want to turn into a Prada/Chanel/Hermes/LV style super luxury brand.
> they want to turn into a Prada/Chanel/Hermes/LV style super luxuary brand. The Watch Edition showed that there's a step too far for them, but it's not the definition you used. Nobody bought the thing. We had to get into the five figures for that to happen, though, and it's because Apple didn't fully understand the luxury watch market isn't entirely driven by how expensive the thing is. That said, Apple has been pus…
I think you're missing the point. We all looked to Apple for technical, user-focused innovation.. now all we're getting is a good-looking and expensive things that's best sold in a jewelers shop.
I really can't see this working out for them in the long run. (In the short term, sure.)
> they want to turn into a Prada/Chanel/Hermes/LV style super luxuary brand. The Watch Edition showed that there's a step too far for them, but it's not the definition you used. Nobody bought the thing. We had to get into the five figures for that to happen, though, and it's because Apple didn't fully understand the luxury watch market isn't entirely driven by how expensive the thing is. That said, Apple has been pus…
I think you're missing the point. We all looked to Apple for technical, user-focused innovation.. now all we're getting is a good-looking and expensive things that's best sold in a jewelers shop. I really can't see this working out for them in the long run. (In the short term, sure.)
I believe that you are taking too much stock in believing that you and your needs are Apple's primary market now. Software developers are but a small niche compared to Apple's worldwide consumer base, and they are developing for their market at large, that buys these products for the social signaling and never use 30% of their capabilities. They want good looking and expensive things, and the capabilities of the devices Apple is producing is an improvement over the last iteration as well as still above the common consumer's resource consumption to start.
The Macbook (2016) itself does come with a USB-C cable for the power adapter right...? Does it?
Yes - a fact that most people seem to be forgetting.
People will be less apt to complain when they realize they don't have to replace their entire adapter when they wear down the cable as is the case now.