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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 908B64B197 »

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 could believe them getting rid of the touchbar

Either they should get rid of it or add it to more products.

Devs can't rely on a touchbar being present since as soon as you plug in an external keyboard it's un-reachable or simply not there for Apple's desktop offerings.

I'd love it if Apple sold an external keyboard with a touchbar, because there are genuine uses for it.

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

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Post by roywashere »

wlesieutre wrote: post #290
BugsJustFindMe wrote: post #266

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> 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…

The other important aspect of USB-C versus MagSafe is that I have USB-C cables hooked up on charges all around my apartment. There's a multi-port charger at my desk, one in the living room, and another in my bedroom. Laptop uses the same charging cable from these as my iPad does. Sometimes I hook another charger up in my kitchen if I'm using my iPad for recipes and want to charge it while I cook. There's another a US…

But the new MacBook would still have USB-C for peripherals right? So it could be, if those still would support USB-PD, that the new MacBook can be charged over magsafe or, if you happen to be near USB-C, using your 'legacy' USB-C charger for 'backwards compatibility'. That would be pretty sweet!!

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

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Post by [deleted] »

wlesieutre wrote: post #252
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…

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…

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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 mark_l_watson »

I hope not.

I like the multiple use USB-C for also charging. I never charge my two MacBooks (one is a new M1 pro) because they charge when I plug into a monitor.

Plus, with about 20 hour battery life, returning to MagSafe is less important.

I really like the physical escape key and Touch Bar on my new M1 laptop.

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

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Post by Joeri »

ardy42 wrote: post #328
Joeri wrote: post #226

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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.

> 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. What would even be the point of something like that? It makes no sense, and would introduce a lot of unneeded complexity and inefficiency. Wireless charging only really makes sense on the bottom of devices. The value proposition is to give you a place to easily…

But then you would be back to the problem of a yank on the power cord throwing the laptop on the floor. At least with usb c you have a chance that it unplugs. With a bottom charging mat there’s no chance. What would be the point?

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

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Post by minitoar »

azinman2 wrote: post #388
IfOnlyYouKnew wrote: post #359

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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

Why is that? Your electricity might be from renewable resources. Or a non-renewable that is more efficient in total than using gas directly.

My choices are grid, solar, propane. I only use propane as emergency power backup.

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

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Post by aesthetics1 »

wlesieutre wrote: post #252
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…

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…

I have always believed that the MagSafe connector should be on the brick. A short, regular USB type C cable to the power brick and a MagSafe connector between the brick and the wall.

Bonus points if the brick incorporates a small hub with additional ports. This would allow you to choose between using a regular USB type C power cable or the proprietary brick with MagSafe built in.

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