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Apple Drops Prices on USB-C Adapters
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This is nice, but a concession that they aren't confident in their product and perhaps more importantly its sales forecast, in my opinion,
and though, as a 12" rMB owner, I am glad to see usb-c accessories on the price trajectory downward, I hardly believe that shaving the price off some of their still necessary accessories, without an extension cable in the box on a 1500 minimum machine, will silence the overwhelming criticism people have.
I dunno though?
and though, as a 12" rMB owner, I am glad to see usb-c accessories on the price trajectory downward, I hardly believe that shaving the price off some of their still necessary accessories, without an extension cable in the box on a 1500 minimum machine, will silence the overwhelming criticism people have.
I dunno though?
nope, new MBP is better in every way vs a low res, slow, slow internal i/o, slow external i/o, 2011 MBP. Oh wait you have a USB 2.0 port that makes it better, nevermind...
That's exactly the case, limbo. I'm not going to go all out on Lightning headphones...and I'm not buying one of each.
It's a minority of iPhone 7 users who are using a Mac. It's a tiny minority of iPhone 7 users who have a new MacBook or will have one soon. And an even smaller minority if iPhone 7 users who have just a new MacBook and nothing else. "Everyone else" is the huge majority.
Got my dongle discount credited after a slightly too long chat with Apple support. Would've been nice if their statement included an announcement of automatic credits for customers who bought adapters last week.
You provide another great reason the industry needs to switch to usb c/thunderbolt (faster file transfer). Apple has always kickstarted new technology in an industry that prefers to dip it's toes in slowly. Without Apple pushing the envelope we'd all still be using thick phones with fold out keyboards, computers with floppy drives, spinning optical drives, wired Ethernet (no wifi), spinning hard drives (the list goes on and on). By making a computer with only USB C/thunderbolt - they are forcing the industry to more quickly adapt than would normally happen. When the air came out with no optical drive everyone here bitched and moaned. Does your average person miss those? By making a technology popular Apple is able to reduce the costs of the new tech. In a year people will be very happy they have 4 USB C/thunderbolt ports in these computers. If you can afford one of these then I'm sure you can buy a couple of wires/dongles, if not then this is not the computer for you. I don't think this site attracts people who are excited about new tech and pushing boundaries.
Sorry, but if your not using wireless by now, i have no sympathy for you. DO you also wash your dishes by hand instead of using a device called a dishwasher?? LOL
I would always prefer to be wired! It's the professional gigabyte way!... and I prefer dishwasher.
That USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter should have been included by default on all new MBPs.
Apple has become really cheap, saving pennies and increasing prices.
Apple has become really cheap, saving pennies and increasing prices.
Even better would be a voucher for one dongle in the box (since it's difficult to know what type one needs).
Since that's not likely going to happen, Apple should make these price drops permanent and not only till year's end.
They also cut the price on the LG ultra fine monitors substantially - looks like a great deal
Sorry, but if your not using wireless by now, i have no sympathy for you. DO you also wash your dishes by hand instead of using a device called a dishwasher?? LOL
Hey dummy
Many secure sites do not have wireless. This dongle is essential for people that do real work with their machines.
APPLE, if you are reading this. Houston, we have a problem! Dongle price drop is a token of insincerity. This doesn't satisfy the issue of a 300$ more expensive computer with NONE current technology, and you want the customer to still pay for adapters. USB and Lightning should be include at the very least! And drop the damn price.. If you want this computer to sell, keep the price inline with what it always has been, 1999.00
Now just drop the price of the MacBook Pro
Get a reputable brand like Monoprice, Amazon, Anker, Belkin, and it should be fine.
You deserve to be gouged if you get them from Apple.
nice move apple. why not just make all the dongles same price $19. $49 dongle is still super expensive.
At least apple listened once!
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At least apple listened once!
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at least the 2015 models (if not 2016).
I waited until the Apple event to decide how to replace my 2011 4MB MBA. That evening I ordered a discounted 2015 13 inch 512GB MBP and saved £700 compared to the new 2016 13 inch 512GB MBP. I'm loving it!
But even better I can use all my old kit: mini-DP connector to iMac; USB to Lightning; USB3 memory sticks and back up discs; USB3 to RD45 network connector; direct plug in for my SD cards. Brilliant! Has saved me at least another £100.
Honestly, I appreciate that Apple's new UK prices are a bit bonkers due to Brexit, but I've saved around 40% by going for a 2015 machine. ;-)
Makes you realize the incredible markup on a $9 USB-C to USB Adapter.
If it was $19 and now $9, I'm guessing Apple's cost is $3-4
If it was $19 and now $9, I'm guessing Apple's cost is $3-4
after 4 years and delivering the worst laptop in apple's history, Tim lowers prices on adapters
PATHETIC !
Tim should fix the MacBook keyboard's wood feel, magsafe, memory limits, limited n. of ports and outrageous prices instead of dumping discounted adapters on apple customers
PATHETIC !
Tim should fix the MacBook keyboard's wood feel, magsafe, memory limits, limited n. of ports and outrageous prices instead of dumping discounted adapters on apple customers
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