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Re: New MacBook Pro models to feature magsafe, no touch bar and more ports: analyst

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Post by Hansi »

chx wrote: post #270

It's not fully impossible to build an up-to-specs magnetic USB C connector, it just hasn't happened yet. I am 100% if anyone ever pulls it off, it'll be Apple. https://twitter.com/USBCGuy/status/1186718432932159488 > No, because per the spec, and current technological limitations, there is no way to do a proper connector and logic board. > It might be possible some day with active electronics, and special electroopti…

We just use these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GHZC8FN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fa...

Re: New MacBook Pro models to feature magsafe, no touch bar and more ports: analyst

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Post by woodwireandfood »

imhoguy wrote: post #295
chx wrote: post #270

It's not fully impossible to build an up-to-specs magnetic USB C connector, it just hasn't happened yet. I am 100% if anyone ever pulls it off, it'll be Apple. https://twitter.com/USBCGuy/status/1186718432932159488 > No, because per the spec, and current technological limitations, there is no way to do a proper connector and logic board. > It might be possible some day with active electronics, and special electroopti…

I see some 24 pin "magnetic usb-c" adapters with 100W PD and TB3 compatibility on Amazon/Aliexpress. They need an existing cable so likely they just pass-thru cable capability discovery to an existing chip. Apart of some wear issues, reviews are rather positive. Anyone tried such?

I got one recently. Haven't had it for long enough to see wear issues, but I'm surprised how well it's worked. Biggest annoyance is that it's sensitive to being jostled. When it was just power, that didn't matter so much, but when it's connected to my docking station, it's the same as yanking the cable. It's staying, for now, but I have to be careful moving things around on my desk.

Edit to address sibling concern: It's running a TB3 screen, so seems to be working for that...

Re: New MacBook Pro models to feature magsafe, no touch bar and more ports: analyst

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Post by cronix »

BugsJustFindMe wrote: post #266
wlesieutre wrote: post #252

Earlier quoted context omitted.

My favorite part of my touchbar MBP is that it uses USB-C charging. MagSafe is neat, but I don't miss the $80 proprietary charger with a cable that's fixed to the brick and will probably fail if you do anything other than leave it sitting at a desk. Could this be talking about an iPhone 12 style magsafe with a large pad? Not sure how that would work, you'd have to set your computer on top of it to have enough contact…

> MagSafe is neat, but I don't miss the $80 proprietary charger with a cable that's fixed to the brick No law of physics requires a cable with a magnet on one end to not be detachable from the brick on the other end. So while I too do not lament that the cable is no longer affixed to the bricks, I would like Apple to make a magsafe cable that is just not attached that is also not shitty (all those third party USBC at…

> I would like Apple to make a magsafe cable that is just not attached that is also not shitty

Bonus points if they make them in a flavor/odor that cats hate. Apple chargers are the only gear my cat has ever chewed on, and I'm not alone in that. I've had to replace 3 cords now. https://www.google.com/search?q=apple+charger+cat+chew

Re: New MacBook Pro models to feature magsafe, no touch bar and more ports: analyst

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Post by [deleted] »

Hansi wrote: post #301
chx wrote: post #270

It's not fully impossible to build an up-to-specs magnetic USB C connector, it just hasn't happened yet. I am 100% if anyone ever pulls it off, it'll be Apple. https://twitter.com/USBCGuy/status/1186718432932159488 > No, because per the spec, and current technological limitations, there is no way to do a proper connector and logic board. > It might be possible some day with active electronics, and special electroopti…

We just use these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GHZC8FN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fa...

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Re: New MacBook Pro models to feature magsafe, no touch bar and more ports: analyst

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Post by jagger27 »

DennisP wrote: post #218
switz wrote: post #66

If anyone from Apple is reading, let me just say – this is exactly what I want. Magsafe charging. Function keys instead of the touchbar. 15-16" screen. M1 CPU. 32GB Memory. I also prefer the 2015 keyboard, but it's not a dealbreaker. I'll pay for the kickstarter now if it means it'll come out in the next 18 months. Please make it happen.

On top of that I want one USB-A port, so I can plug in my mech keyboards without using adapters, which I frequently lose or break.

I solved this issue by simply getting a few USB-C cables for my keebs. I even managed to find a USB-C to miniUSB cable for my HHKB. It has to be a fairly specific type of cable mind you. Anything marketed at USB 2.0 should work great.

Re: New MacBook Pro models to feature magsafe, no touch bar and more ports: analyst

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Post by soheil »

Joeri wrote: post #226
ravenstine wrote: post #216

I'll believe it when I see it. I could believe them getting rid of the touchbar, but bringing back magsafe? I'm sticking with my 2015 MacBook until it's irreparable, and I do like the magsafe port, but is there really any point in going back after moving to USB-C? I think I just like magsafe because it's cool more than that it actually has some sort of superiority over USB-C. I've tripped over the USB-C cable to my w…

It will not be the magsafe of old. I could see them making a magsafe adapter similar to the iphone’s, that snaps onto the back of the screen on either side.

This makes most sense to me as the induced charging area needs to be big enough for it to work so I think that would rule out the sides as the place where the magnetic charger would snap on. But this raises another issue what happens when the charger is snapped on the back of the screen and the screen angle is adjusted, will there be a wire hanging off the screen that moves with it as I lower or raise my screen? Seems a bit un-Apple-like.

Re: New MacBook Pro models to feature magsafe, no touch bar and more ports: analyst

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Post by [deleted] »

imhoguy wrote: post #295
chx wrote: post #270

It's not fully impossible to build an up-to-specs magnetic USB C connector, it just hasn't happened yet. I am 100% if anyone ever pulls it off, it'll be Apple. https://twitter.com/USBCGuy/status/1186718432932159488 > No, because per the spec, and current technological limitations, there is no way to do a proper connector and logic board. > It might be possible some day with active electronics, and special electroopti…

I see some 24 pin "magnetic usb-c" adapters with 100W PD and TB3 compatibility on Amazon/Aliexpress. They need an existing cable so likely they just pass-thru cable capability discovery to an existing chip. Apart of some wear issues, reviews are rather positive. Anyone tried such?

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Re: New MacBook Pro models to feature magsafe, no touch bar and more ports: analyst

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Post by jagger27 »

pembrook wrote: post #138
twelve40 wrote: post #84

Earlier quoted context omitted.

yes, but also the damn trackpad. I feel like i'm getting carpal tunnel just trying to avoid swiping the damn thing with my palm it's so freaking huge. Been 3+ years still feels like it's designed specifically to get in the way of my work.

Agreed, I much prefer the 2X smaller trackpad of the last generation. At max sensitivity in MacOS you could move so much faster and with less strain on the wrist. It’s too bad they never adjusted MacOS to compensate for the new massive trackpad, max sensitivity should be higher. It’s like the right hand never told the left what it was doing. But not surprising, considering Apple’s entire organization is built around…

This seems like something BetterTouchTool could address.

Re: New MacBook Pro models to feature magsafe, no touch bar and more ports: analyst

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Post by sneak »

kube-system wrote: post #299
sneak wrote: post #220

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Using the same chip from the ~$1k air in the >$3k pro seems like an odd request. I doubt any Macbook Pro will ever have an M1. I would expect significantly more and faster cores. EDIT: I'm stupid - there is a shipping M1 MBP today.

> I doubt any Macbook Pro will ever have an M1. I typed this comment with one :)

Oh, I forgot entirely about the air-with-a-fan placeholder they launched already.

I'm curious: why did you buy it?

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Post by elliekelly »

ravenstine wrote: post #216

I'll believe it when I see it. I could believe them getting rid of the touchbar, but bringing back magsafe? I'm sticking with my 2015 MacBook until it's irreparable, and I do like the magsafe port, but is there really any point in going back after moving to USB-C? I think I just like magsafe because it's cool more than that it actually has some sort of superiority over USB-C. I've tripped over the USB-C cable to my w…

What I miss about the MagSafe was that it would bump off if I adjusted my computer on my lap or my bed where USB-C bends and eventually breaks. I’ve never needed to replace any of the MagSafe chargers on old MacBooks and I must be on my third or fourth USB-C cable.
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