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Re: 96 MacBook Pro’s in one server rack

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Post by AhtiK »

jsingleton wrote: post #43

Only just realised from this that MacBook Pro's no longer have an Ethernet port! When did that happen? You need to buy an expensive thunderbolt adapter. I can understand removing it from the ultra portable super-thin models but not from the top end professional model.

If your laptop and wireless router supports 802.11ac then what are the most common reasons to still prefer Ethernet port?

Is it mostly about spectrum getting full or security concerns?

I just noticed that I haven't used Ethernet cable for the last few years.

Re: 96 MacBook Pro’s in one server rack

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Post by coldtea »

pilif wrote: post #72
rch wrote: post #67

Earlier quoted context omitted.

There have been about 10 times in the last few years when I have walked into a meeting someplace where there wasn't any guest wifi, or we needed the internal network for other reasons.

Here in Switzerland companies stopped granting guest access over the last few years. You're expected to bring your own infrastructure which usually boils down to tethering your mobile. I can see that this is very much country dependent (we have truly unlimited plans that allow tethering), but at least for me, the smaller size of the machine trumps the ability to plug ethernet cables due to the general lack of availab…

>Here in Switzerland companies stopped granting guest access over the last few years.

Why, they don't have the skills to create a private wi-fi network for guests?

Re: 96 MacBook Pro’s in one server rack

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Post by motoboi »

macns wrote: post #79
jsingleton wrote: post #43

Only just realised from this that MacBook Pro's no longer have an Ethernet port! When did that happen? You need to buy an expensive thunderbolt adapter. I can understand removing it from the ultra portable super-thin models but not from the top end professional model.

Another problem, very slow to actually connect to the wired network. I'm using it almost every day for different networks, I just can't get used to the wait.

This os probably an Yosemite problem rather than a hardware problem. Olders macbook have it too.

Re: 96 MacBook Pro’s in one server rack

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Post by falcolas »

AhtiK wrote: post #81
jsingleton wrote: post #43

Only just realised from this that MacBook Pro's no longer have an Ethernet port! When did that happen? You need to buy an expensive thunderbolt adapter. I can understand removing it from the ultra portable super-thin models but not from the top end professional model.

If your laptop and wireless router supports 802.11ac then what are the most common reasons to still prefer Ethernet port? Is it mostly about spectrum getting full or security concerns? I just noticed that I haven't used Ethernet cable for the last few years.

> what are the most common reasons to still prefer Ethernet port?

Attempting to provide wireless coverage for a densely populated open office gets pretty expensive pretty quickly. It also can cause degraded signals for everyone in the office. The ethernet port just becomes more feasable way to get stable internet at your desk.

Re: 96 MacBook Pro’s in one server rack

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Post by coldtea »

rogeryu wrote: post #78
fit2rule wrote: post #73

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I'm more miffed about Apples' USB Type-C strategy.. but on the other hand, Docking stations have their value .. I was disappointed in this as well, but nevertheless am an rMBP user .. so until Henge upgrade this to include Ethernet: http://hengedocks.com/pages/vertical-macbook-pro-retina I've been doing quite fine with the DOCK as my 'need ethernet at my desktop' solution: http://www.landingzone.net/products/for-the-…

That USB type-C strategy is for a laptop that is thinner than the Macbook Air. I don't think they will pull that trick for the normal Macbook Pro.

What trick? Of course they'll add USB type-C to MBP.

If you ask whether they'll keep regular USB or thunderbolt, perhaps but just for a few releases more. E.g. both could be gone by 2018.

That said, MPB will of course have > 1 USB C ports.

Re: 96 MacBook Pro’s in one server rack

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Post by falcolas »

fit2rule wrote: post #74
bane wrote: post #57

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My desktop is basically filled with an octopus of dongles these days. It's ugly and annoying, and increases the footprint of my laptop 2x. I guess USB-C is supposed to help with this?

Docking stations are awesome.

And pretty freaking expensive too. $250 for a thunderbolt docking station, give or take. Despite the fact that the company will freely provide a $2,000 laptop and a $600+ monitor, getting them to pony up for a docking station has proven to be remarkably difficult.

Re: 96 MacBook Pro’s in one server rack

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Post by falcolas »

coldtea wrote: post #82
kawsper wrote: post #71

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We had to buy ethernet dongles for everyone in our office.

Or, you know, you could buy a wifi router...

One AP per 5 active devices, give or take. Plus positioning them and managing their power and ensuring they do proper hand-off as you move around the office, plus...

Providing reliable wifi for multiple people with multiple devices is a hard challenge.

Re: 96 MacBook Pro’s in one server rack

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Post by coob »

jsingleton wrote: post #43

Only just realised from this that MacBook Pro's no longer have an Ethernet port! When did that happen? You need to buy an expensive thunderbolt adapter. I can understand removing it from the ultra portable super-thin models but not from the top end professional model.

You don't 'need' the thunderbolt adaptor. Any old USB NIC will do. Like this $15 USB3 Gigabit ethernet adaptor:

http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Ethernet-Chromebook-Specific-...

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