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

Post by dkarl » Fri, Jan 15, 2021, 6:31 PM UTC

cronix wrote: post #303

BugsJustFindMe wrote: post #266

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> 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

Post by Areading314 » Fri, Jan 15, 2021, 6:31 PM UTC

Post by minitoar » Fri, Jan 15, 2021, 6:32 PM UTC

marmaduke wrote: post #380

IfOnlyYouKnew wrote: post #359

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Unless you live in the tropics, electric heat is borderline unconscionable with regards to climate change.

what's the conscionable alternative?

Post by rm445 » Fri, Jan 15, 2021, 6:37 PM UTC

phillco wrote: post #378

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…

I imagine they wouldn't remove the ability to charge over USB-C, but simply add a new MagSafe port. This would effectively free up an extra port when traveling, and you could still use USB-C charging from hubs, monitors, or third-party chargers.

Post by djrogers » Fri, Jan 15, 2021, 6:37 PM UTC

ryandrake wrote: post #278

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.

Yup. All I want is a 2014-or-so form factor——forever. Update the tech guts year after year, but keep the old design. It’s perfect and requires no more innovation. While you’re at it, Apple, just keep High Sierra forever and just do bug fixes and security patches. No new features! One can only dream.......,