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Waiting for Skylake MBP thread
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If Serban is correct and they did have 2/3 prototypes without USB-A, then chances are they decided to eliminate USB-A. I shudder to think of the backlash that will happen when they release these machines, if this is indeed true. So many people will be complaining.
I wonder what Apple will decide to do with the cables they ship with iPhones. Will they start bundling them with a Lightning to USB-C cable? They probably wouldn't do this since the majority of computers don't have USB C yet, so this might be a poor decision. Yet, I must admit I would be ticked off if I had to buy an extra cable just to plug the device into my MacBook, especially since a 2m Lighting to USB-C cable costs $35! What do you guys think?
Perhaps it might not be such a big deal since syncing your phone with iTunes has gone by the wayside, but I still do it sometimes to get music files onto my phone. (iTunes WiFi sync is extremely unreliable in my opinion, and wired is sometimes the way to go.)
I wonder what Apple will decide to do with the cables they ship with iPhones. Will they start bundling them with a Lightning to USB-C cable? They probably wouldn't do this since the majority of computers don't have USB C yet, so this might be a poor decision. Yet, I must admit I would be ticked off if I had to buy an extra cable just to plug the device into my MacBook, especially since a 2m Lighting to USB-C cable costs $35! What do you guys think?
Perhaps it might not be such a big deal since syncing your phone with iTunes has gone by the wayside, but I still do it sometimes to get music files onto my phone. (iTunes WiFi sync is extremely unreliable in my opinion, and wired is sometimes the way to go.)
best case scenario.
Current display assembly on the pros is really thick when compared to the rMB. i wish most of the height savings come from a new display. also, taper design is a welcome change for all those with bleeding wrists (no emo joke intended)
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bad scenario. no reason to put TB3 there just to charge unit.
Charger will be alone or 4 usb-c
An external monitor with 1 cable that also charges your laptop.
we went from 3 connectors down to 2 when going from miniDP to TB1, now with power delivery we might see it going down to 1. (notice also how the magsafe is rendered completely useless in the 2 scenarios below)
i know, we will miss the magsafe, but it will go, alas.
edit: 2 TB3 ports because that's the limit for alpine ridge controller.
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Maybe that's what they're hinting at for the MacBook lineup with a single port. Maybe they'll introduce conductive charging, using a pad of some sorts, and the need for a charging port will diminish.
They'll probably sell it as an extremely expensive accessory though.
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MagSafe is going to be replaced by the Smart Connector system. They may call it MagSafe 3...but we're all going to be seeing those 3 dots on the new MacBook Pros.
The way I see it. One TB3 port. One traditional USB C port. MagSafe/Smart Connector.
Headphones jack. Yup that's it.
I know it seems radical...but that's where Apple is heading.
http://videocardz.com/59753/amd-polaris-launch-end-of-may
Polaris GPUs are launching end of may. Perfect time for WWDC.
Polaris GPUs are launching end of may. Perfect time for WWDC.
*highly esteemed and generally reliable forum member Serban opens Macforums*
*8472349 new notifications*
*8472349 new notifications*
When that glowing Apple logo goes away...
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So what do you know about a awaited Mac Pro 7.1? Is it true that an update is coming in June WWDC? Which specs changes are you aware of?
I would appreciate any information given big time!
Yeah, higher profit margins. There's nothing else that needed to be changed to go to broadwell. They literally could have kept the same exact agenda/process with Intel to get that chip just changed the SKU to use broadwell. The only change would have been a bigger check that would have to go to Intel. Apple decided their users weren't worth that check.
Here is my pure guess.
The new Macbook Pro will have 2 USB-C with TB3 (one one each side of the laptop so you can charge from either side). The Power adapter be a small Hub which will connect with a small usb-c lead to the laptop and itself will host a couple of usb-A / 3.0 ports, hdmi socket, Network socket, and connect to a power out let via a regualr magsafe connection, thus keeping everyone happy.
If that doesnt happen, someone will invent it anyway.
Chinky (please dont let me down again apple) Bob
Makes me think they'll put 2 TB3 ports on the left (as a replacement for the pair of TB ports there now) and two USBA ports on the right.
I agree with you. I posted this before, but Serban's predicted dimensions on December 10, 2014 for the rMB were incorrect (both thickness and weight). On top of that, the processor Serban predicted was a 15W U class 1.6 GHz chip instead of the Core M one it did get.
Serban said this was due to changes to the prototype, which of course could be true, but I find it improbable that a prototype rMB in December 2014 would have a U class chip, as that would necessitate a fundamental change in the rMB's design (a fan). And it's not like the Core M chips just weren't available from Intel yet; they were released on September 5 and October 27, 2014.
That being said, I would love for there to finally be someone with true inside info on this forum. Unless Serban's predicted dimensions come true this time however, I'd remain deeply skeptical.
Just checkin in to give you the update you were waiting for!!!
Guys!! It happened!!
...
Yes, I just SSD'ed my 2009 macbook pro, along with 8gb of RAM.
Feels like new, the jump from Snow Leopard to El Capitan is quite huge
Well, that should keep me happy until the new macbook pro is updated to its second/third revision, with... Kaby - wait for it - Lake!!! Oh yeah!
Happy wait to everyone!!
Guys!! It happened!!
...
Yes, I just SSD'ed my 2009 macbook pro, along with 8gb of RAM.
Feels like new, the jump from Snow Leopard to El Capitan is quite huge
Well, that should keep me happy until the new macbook pro is updated to its second/third revision, with... Kaby - wait for it - Lake!!! Oh yeah!
Happy wait to everyone!!
I think it's a great decision to include USB C ports now. You should take this new MBP as futureproof computer, instead of thinking about the actual trends. Apple is designing it to be the next generation for the next 4-5 years, and I guarantee you that in 4 years USB A won't be there anymore apart from the already existing stuff that you already own. Apple is used to drop standards (Floppy disk, CD drive, Ethernet port) before anyone else, and people always complain, but the world won't end there.
If a connector prevents you from buying a concrete computer, there are many other options that will still have USB A ports, but when USB C becomes the standard, which will become since it's the mighty USB, you'll thank having USB C ports instead of USB A.
I agree with you tho, that Apple should include an adaptor, but if they didn't with rMB which had only 1 USB C, I doubt they'll do now.
Even best analysts fail at predicting sometimes. I wouldn't take Serbant info as if it was written in a rock by Tim Cook, neither I'd be skeptical about what he said. It's just more info, and since he stated he isn't in the final decisions board, he can be right or wrong (not our mate here, that'd be inception
). But it's clear his info gives us some more clear ideas about Apple options and what they could go for.
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Let's compare some recent highlights of this thread to Apple's WWDC 2016 cryptic invite
print("Hello, WWDC!")
Hello love at first swipe. - Some say Tinder, I say http://www.patentlyapple.com/patent...r-advanced-trackpads-iphone-headset-more.html
Hello other side of the road
Hello yogi on my wrist.
Hello driver, fast as you can.
Hello workout in my living room.
Hello every pitch, every highlight. - New speakers and screen on MBPs, as hinted at by Serban
Hello self-combusting selfies.
Hello double tap heart.
Hello rain in five minutes.
Hello 6 seconds of fame.
Hello big idea
Well played by Apple. If they have MBP production issues (damn you Intel) they can easily claim these lines refer to something else - smart.
print("Hello, WWDC!")
Hello love at first swipe. - Some say Tinder, I say http://www.patentlyapple.com/patent...r-advanced-trackpads-iphone-headset-more.html
Hello other side of the road
Hello yogi on my wrist.
Hello driver, fast as you can.
Hello workout in my living room.
Hello every pitch, every highlight. - New speakers and screen on MBPs, as hinted at by Serban
Hello self-combusting selfies.
Hello double tap heart.
Hello rain in five minutes.
Hello 6 seconds of fame.
Hello big idea
Well played by Apple. If they have MBP production issues (damn you Intel) they can easily claim these lines refer to something else - smart.
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