I would really like MagSafe as well as those little battery indicators on the side of the case.
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2021 MacBook Pro Rumored to Feature More Ports: Here's a Look at What Previous Models Offered
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With the new M1 macs, they don't need as much internal space. They can increase the battery AND afford space for ports along the sides of the computer.
MAYBE we could get the SD card slot back? One can only dream...
MAYBE we could get the SD card slot back? One can only dream...
2.5# with touch screen and pen input would be a plus like Lenovo X1 Titanium Yoga.
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/coming-soon/X1-Titanium-G1/p/22TP2X1X1T1
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/coming-soon/X1-Titanium-G1/p/22TP2X1X1T1
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Maybe they're "listening" to the customer or realised that because other companies make adapters, it's just as profitable to bump the price on each device by a couple of hundred $$ and include the ports. I'm sure they'll also be missing out on their constant revenue stream that magsafe power bricks with the frayed cables likely afforded them!😂
There will never again be a USB-A port on an Apple laptop.
I wish it wasn't so, but I just can't see it happening.
Dongletown until 2030 when USB-C actually is the most common connector.
I wish it wasn't so, but I just can't see it happening.
Dongletown until 2030 when USB-C actually is the most common connector.
Dongle?
USB-C's been out for nearly half a decade. Why aren't you on a 100% USB-C ecosystem already? Come to think of it, the only USB legacy device I have is a USB-A & USB-C Combo drive.
There's now way they add Ethernet and USB-A, will add to the thickness and USB-A is on it's way out.
Been using a 2017 MBP and used to just having a variety of cables in my bag, 6 ports would be nice and a mini-phono plug is all I would require, mag-safe would be a definite welcome.
Been using a 2017 MBP and used to just having a variety of cables in my bag, 6 ports would be nice and a mini-phono plug is all I would require, mag-safe would be a definite welcome.
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Yes, we need a portable workstation for road warriors. Not expecting one, but will buy one immediately if they exist. My old 17 inch is getting a little old.
Announced at WWDC and available 2 weeks later. I'd like a ethernet, personally, but I don't think that's even possible, now, without a dongle, due to the connector size. Perhaps the industry will rethink the rj-45 form factor someday? Due to security, latency, and potential rf interference, I will always prefer a wired network.
This has been solved. Plenty of Dell and other vendors laptops now use a slim port which opens up to accept the RJ45 connector when in use.
I still use my 2012 classic. To me it’s the best MBP of all time.
I wonder if this is because Apple wants to only include one Thunderbolt 3/USB 4 controller rather than 2, as this is a step backwards.
The Touch Bar though is a good move, although, wasn't there a rumour that Apple is going adopt changeable keyboard?
The Touch Bar though is a good move, although, wasn't there a rumour that Apple is going adopt changeable keyboard?
Hot take: They should not bring back most ports.
Port lineup should be; USB-C/Thunderbolt, HDMI 2.1, headphone/optical in and out, maybe SD card reader. (And audio in is a reach TBH)
Having lived the USB-C life, and building my setup accordingly, I now much prefer it. If things keep up the way they are going, it'll work out better for everyone in the long run if they keep the ports to a minimum.
Port lineup should be; USB-C/Thunderbolt, HDMI 2.1, headphone/optical in and out, maybe SD card reader. (And audio in is a reach TBH)
Having lived the USB-C life, and building my setup accordingly, I now much prefer it. If things keep up the way they are going, it'll work out better for everyone in the long run if they keep the ports to a minimum.
You seem out of touch with the enterprise world. Any client I go and see will have presentation capabilities using HDMI or a USB-A clickshare dongle. We share files via USB-A flash drives etc.
Debatable, type C has of course taken over where speed is a factor like data cables, but USB data sticks are mostly still type A unless you go out of your way to get a type C or dual one, if you buy a wired mouse it's still likely to be type A, most Windows laptops still ship with a mix of A and C ports so they're likely to still have a long tail of utility ahead. IF type A is one of the ports to make a comeback I suppose you can think of it as a single built in dongle to save you the trouble for those occasions you need it.
99% of wired keyboards, mice, monitors sold today still use USB-A and HDMI.
USB-C products are usually premium or have a USB-C tax.
Well, when fashion is prioritized over function you get a sleeker machine.
because, ****, those I/O ports are ugly as ****.
because, ****, those I/O ports are ugly as ****.
The only port I’d like to see added would be a CF Express slot with XQD backward compatibility. Great option for both photography and extended fast storage. Ethernet port maybe, though things are different now that WiFi is more ubiquitous. Other than that more USB-C TB4 connections would be nice.
and because it will be a pad-on-a-wire it will be called “wireless-charging”
not be included
cost a fortune
the rest, like more ports and get rid of the stupid ledbar i do not beleve
not be included
cost a fortune
the rest, like more ports and get rid of the stupid ledbar i do not beleve
Yes, this for me.
Don't need SD card, don't need ethernet.
Heck, I don't even need MagSafe although it's nice.
But HDMI and USB-A though? Still must-haves in 2021 unless you really want to carry a dongle.
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