Frankly it's more like putting some computer back into the pro models.
Agree, although what you've described are sense-checked futureproof components.
No need for more than 4 usbC ports into a laptop...people i think prefer an Sd card instead (remember if apple goes with magsafe, then you have all 4 ports free even when you are charging)
Let's please not blame it all on Jony. His best designs were coordinated by Jobs who channeled his talent and kept his vanity in check. Jony did what he did with the 2016 MBP because of the absence of leadership. He would even call it out on interviews that Cook just doesn't care about design and engineering, and the products show as much!
I wonder if they might do the same as the previous 13" and have both options—with or without Touch Bar. It would make sense, since anybody who does use the Touch Bar now will be justifiably upset if a tool that's become central to their process is removed. I may not be that user, but that's entirely beside the point. Whatever you think of the Touch Bar, it was a unique innovation, which really isn't replaceable by any existing technology (at least not built into the keyboard where it's ergonomically within reach).
I just hope no usb a and HDMI, they're too big and don't look aesthetic. USB C x4 and MagSafe on both sides for versatility, and an SD card reader 🙏🏼
USB-C is the future, but I want my laptop to be useful today. It's pretty standard in every migration process to have a period during which both new and old standards are supported, so people use the new when possible and the old when needed. People point to Apple removing legacy features in the past but neglect that they always did it gradually.
I'd not mind the Touch Bar at all if there were physical volume buttons. There's no way I'm waking up the bar, pressing the volume button, pressing it again cause the first press probably didn't register, then dragging a slider. Should take less than a second and not involve looking down.
I wouldn't bet on prices being cheaper and a prime example of that is the MBA the price is still the same with the custom silicon and the devices are really not that expensive where they are priced now. Touch Bar or not the 16" MBP would have still been the same price as well as I cannot see them lowering the price of the entry level MBP without a Touch Bar to any where in the sub 1000 range.
Please for the love of george no usb a. They are ugly ports and not needed as the only things using usb a are old tech and companies not wanting to pay more for the usb c licensing. SD cards make sense 100% and MagSafe would be welcome, just please have the option for charging on either the left or right side 😅
With BTT you can make a sick Mac Track pad shortcut where rotating your fingers turns the volume or brightness up and down. No need to wake anything! I use control + rotate fingers for brightness and just rotate fingers for volume!
And: If the touch bar is so excellent, why is there no Magic Keyboard with Touchbar?
I'm not allowed to install BTT on my corp computer, but also, that's a bigger workaround for a simple function than I'd like. The biggest thing is being able to mute quickly and without thinking about it. I've been in too many meetings where some random Chrome tab starts playing sound and I have to fumble to find the mute.
Whut? HDMI is exactly the port we need. Whenever I'd visit a client to present stuff I'd keep my fingers crossed that their screen/projector/whatnot would be compatible with my adapter, and not even half of them have Apple TV or another casting option.
One more reason to make the TB optional. Those who love it can still tweak and enjoy it to their hearts' desire. For all the rest of us, we'll be happier without it.
Exactly.. and thats why apple will do it since the camera is limited by the lid thickness
