It's not missing, that's just how the modern Apple keyboard layout is. Left/Right arrow keys are 2x larger than the Up/Down keys. See the 12" MacBook and Magic Keyboard.
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Leaked Photos May Show Upcoming MacBook Pro's Top Case With Space for OLED Touch Panel, Four USB-C Ports
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It's not missing, that's just how the modern Apple keyboard layout is. Left/Right arrow keys are 2x larger than the Up/Down keys. See the 12" MacBook and Magic Keyboard.
Let's hope they pull it off better than Lenovo did with the touch row on the x1 carbon, which they swiftly abandoned only to move back to regular buttons for the following generation.
I have to use it for work, and it's the most frustrating thing ever having the settings for the keyboard pop up, just because I brushed against it when reaching for the backspace key.
I have to use it for work, and it's the most frustrating thing ever having the settings for the keyboard pop up, just because I brushed against it when reaching for the backspace key.
There is still hope Apple may do something with MagSafe, but I honestly saw it coming with the 12" MB. With the do-it-all nature of the of USB-C and TB-3, it was pretty easy see Apple going all USB-C as soon as possible.
While magsafe will be missed, as more stuff USB C comes out, having all USB-C ports makes the machine much more flexible. Now, if you never use HDMI or the SD card slot, you get 2 extra USB ports you can do something else with.
What GPU? USB type A would still be nice.
The up and down arrow keys share the same key hole.
Like the 12" rMB, the Up/Down arrows will likely arranged on top of each, in the same amount of space as a regular (Left/Right) key. No moulding would be required.
I noticed the same thing, but the 12" macbook's keyboard layout has the up and down arrow keys fitted into one normal square keyspace. So this chassis would fit that layout.
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The fact that USB-C is so versatile makes me happy there will be 4 ports.
"So, you complainers wanted more USB-C ports? Here's your stinking USB-C ports!"
and don't forget: Apples Q4 = july-sept
(regarding the MBP: I don't know.... I like the old USB-ports and the SD-card slot. I almost want to buy a current rMBP while they still are available!)
(regarding the MBP: I don't know.... I like the old USB-ports and the SD-card slot. I almost want to buy a current rMBP while they still are available!)
So why have they released their first USB-C device early 2015 just to don't use it besides a maintenance port in Apple TV and like 2 chargers?
They should've switched the entire lineup including iOS devices to use at least one USB-C port per device.
While I do like the idea of the USB-C port taking over, it hasn't yet, so this new laptop will bring dongles and adapters galore.
Maybe power button + Touch ID will merge
"a total of four USB-C ports are available, with two on the left side and two on the right side. A headphone jack is also included, as are thin speaker grilles on either side of the keyboard."
Oh thank you God.
Oh thank you God.
Could be that USB-C integrates thunderbolt/display port.
Photo seems legit. Function keys will probably be either touch based or an actual led strip screen which makes it highly configurable.
Am I the only one glad that the chassis wont be tapered like the Macbook?