The real question is, how many of these people will be bringing their new MBPs in for repairs after they fly out of their laps or off a table because MagSafe and the extension cables are no more?
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Apple Has Received More Online Orders for New MacBook Pro Than Any Previous Generation
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Obviously people who need new Macbook Pros will buy it. However, I'm in disbelief over them saying its more orders than any other Macbook Pro considering how much the internet has stirred up over them. I'd like to see some actual numbers 
Read it again. The article doesn't say they have received a record amount of pre-orders. It says there is a record amount of ONLINE orders. Since there are NO in-store sales, overall sales could very well be lower than past years, AND, no in-store sales only gives shoppers one place to buy! Which is why ONLINE sales are higher!
My guess is they are still putting the final touches on a Mac Pro redesign, plus waiting for a touchbar-enabled wireless keyboard to be ready before unveiling the iMac. Not sure how wise it is to delay your entire product line over one accessory, but that's the way Apple rolls.
Indeed. You can complain about the price (I call it first gen'itis' for redesigns and new product categories) and other Macs being left in the dark but that's all that's justifiable for complaining.
Any post that even mentions 'Jobs would never,' I'm not taking seriously.
I and many others probably came here to say this same thing. It's like if they didn't update the iPhone for two years and then bragged "It's the best selling iPhone of all time!" even though sales were down across the board for the previous year. Some people might even argue that's happening right now and when they redesign next year they'll have record sales again and everything will be better, lol. As for me, I don't think the 7 is a bad upgrade at all and the Jet Black practically looks like a new design. But this overall trend is worrying.
Yes, because...
...and who wants to use an archaic button?
These MacBook Pros* are the best ever!
(*) I read somewhere here on MacRumors, that they should be called MACBOOK PROfit. I find it extremely accurate.
...and who wants to use an archaic button?
These MacBook Pros* are the best ever!
(*) I read somewhere here on MacRumors, that they should be called MACBOOK PROfit. I find it extremely accurate.
So much for us giving apple the back side and telling them we need better for "Pro" grade laptops
I think asking why you can't connect the iPhone to your Mac is a dumb question but this is an even dumber response. "You don't have to buy a dongle only a less useful equally priced cable"
I checked today and they don't even have display models in store and don't know when they will, which is very disappointing. I would at least like to see it and try out the Touch Bar before I spend 3 grand on a new laptop.
Wow I had no idea that all these years I was a pro. Unfortunately when I upgraded to the iphone 7, I downgraded from a pro to.... what Phil? What exactly does that even mean?
Amazon reused an old product ID number so it pulled in the old price as well as some of the specs so I was nervous but I got an email yesterday saying that they would honor the price because it was their mistake. I was shocked tbh. It hasn't shipped yet but at least I know they wont cancel it.
Of course they have plenty of orders because they didn't release the update for ages and people where holding back.
I disagree completely.. Its one of the best arguments to keep USB ports, as there is no way to do factory restore or any kind of recovery with out plugging in to iTunes, keep an older laptop for this function is just plain ridicules..
What if you do have just that laptop and you need to do a full restore (your phone has iTunes logo on it) what are you supposed to do ? Go out to the store and buy a dongle ? Order it online and wait ? Removing USB ports while your other flagship devices are shipping with USB cables is just crazy ! Not even including a dongle to at least allow that is a slap in the face...
I`m really not understanding what is going on at Apple this days... They do things like this time to time, but not allowing 2 of there flagship devices to be connected together is not like them at all... I really do miss Steve Jobs, this would not be if he was around, no way we would need 4 different adapters to accomplish simple tasks....
I waited 4 years for this refresh only to want to jump ship now.... I guess back to hackintoshes it is...
Ah, yes, because maybe there are super-secret, stealth components that are going to make the mediocre specs scream like nothing we've ever seen in the computing industry! Maybe they'll even include a free Magic Mouse alongside this new Magic Mac!
Man in desert drinks more water than ever upon arriving in oasis; more news at nine.
After I read the part where Phil said an integrated SD card reader was left out because they're "cumbersome" I knew everything he said before that was probably B.S. as well.
So what's cumbersome about an sd slot? Let's imagine this new macbook pro is on the table. It has all the slots and ports of both new and old. It has the touchbar. The bigger touchpad.
What should we get rid of to make room for other things? Better things? You don't need 4 usb-c ports. Take a couple away. Keep the legacy ones. Keep sd slot. Dump the touchbar. Let's make it a bit thicker to put a bigger battery in and add performance. Allow more RAM. Let's upgrade that kb. How about an iOS 3d touchpad instead that can basically be a wacom? Since iOS is the only thing can accomodate an apple pencil... Make next ipad and iphone usb-c. Add OLED screen.
Now you're on the way Apple to perhaps delighting some core users who in turn will create cool things for the Mac and trickle down to the masses..
What should we get rid of to make room for other things? Better things? You don't need 4 usb-c ports. Take a couple away. Keep the legacy ones. Keep sd slot. Dump the touchbar. Let's make it a bit thicker to put a bigger battery in and add performance. Allow more RAM. Let's upgrade that kb. How about an iOS 3d touchpad instead that can basically be a wacom? Since iOS is the only thing can accomodate an apple pencil... Make next ipad and iphone usb-c. Add OLED screen.
Now you're on the way Apple to perhaps delighting some core users who in turn will create cool things for the Mac and trickle down to the masses..
This is just pure insult. Not only that this is damage control on Apple's part but its incredibly arrogant! I wanted to upgrade soon too from my 2012 rMBP 15" but its not happening. This is no longer something I will support. "Best notebook ever made"? You cannot be serious Phil! The razor is now more and more appealing compared to this.
Will wait this one out to see what will Apple fix because this is not acceptable for me.
Will wait this one out to see what will Apple fix because this is not acceptable for me.
So, only professionals need a headphone jack, and they don't use SD cards. Very interesting (and untrue)