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Apple Ramping Up Production of 12-Inch MacBook Air for Q1 2015 Delivery
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Remind me, what Apple products have taken a hit in advertised battery life in the last 5 years?
Genuine question, I know iPad Air 2 is slightly less than iPad Air in terms of battery life, but the Air 2 still pulls 10 hours of use, the same as advertised as the Air 1.
Apart from that I can only ever recall increased battery life.
Nah, that was until recently. Now they can gimp their products without even changing the form factor. Look at the mini
Seriously, I can't see how it can be considered a laptop with a single connectivity & charging port. This would automatically mean that I will not be able to use my MBA at work (and at client's sites computer rooms) with an ethernet cable/adaptor while charging it at the same time ? Why would I want the new one ?
My current MBA can go anywhere. The new (rumored) one would be good for nothing.
Because there's a distinct difference between a notebook and a tablet (or should be at least) so people expect different things from each one. Connectivity does not only mean an external storage, mice, monitors etc. You won't be even able to plug a simple network cable without stop charging it. So much for a laptop.
And, on a final note, what's wrong with current MBA's portability ?
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This pleases me.
I was coming to terms with waiting until June, but Q1 (presumably March in line with the Watch) is an unexpected bonus.
I was coming to terms with waiting until June, but Q1 (presumably March in line with the Watch) is an unexpected bonus.
Lots of people moaning about a lack of ports in this thread. I can't remember the last time I plugged anything other than the MagSafe charger into my MacBook. Most things work wirelessly these days. Even my headphones.
Plus Apple hasn't even released this device yet, and until they do there is no 100% confirmation they won't add another 1 or even 2 USB Type-C ports. Maybe even a single thunderbolt port.
Plus Apple hasn't even released this device yet, and until they do there is no 100% confirmation they won't add another 1 or even 2 USB Type-C ports. Maybe even a single thunderbolt port.
If it's not good enough for your purposes then don't buy it simple! I myself won't be buying it because my rMBP Is miles better but I'm sure this is perfectly fine for someone that wants a cheaper machine
I just don't get this, why produce a 12" MBA when they already have a 11" and 13" Won't this potentially cannibalize either (or even both) MBAs?
Plus, I need a computer that has ports, pure and simple, (obviously this isn't for me), seems kind of ludicrous for apple to exclude a USB port imo.
Plus, I need a computer that has ports, pure and simple, (obviously this isn't for me), seems kind of ludicrous for apple to exclude a USB port imo.
Pry my mid 2011 11 inch Macbook Air from my cold, dead hands, with its few ports and all. It still runs Photoshop and other demanding applications well, along with connecting to a large display.
Likely a replacement for the 11 inch MBA at a lower price point in order to yield more iOS spill over sales.
No thunderbolt (great for target disk mode troubleshooting), no purchase.
Only one USB port, a deal breaker. At least two required for pendrive sharing and wireless presentations with devices like this:
Keyspan Wireless Presentation Remote for Conferences, Boardrooms and Classrooms
Model Number: PR-US2
http://www.tripplite.com/wireless-presentation-remote-control-laser-pointer-2-button-mouse~PRUS2
Only one USB port, a deal breaker. At least two required for pendrive sharing and wireless presentations with devices like this:
Keyspan Wireless Presentation Remote for Conferences, Boardrooms and Classrooms
Model Number: PR-US2
http://www.tripplite.com/wireless-presentation-remote-control-laser-pointer-2-button-mouse~PRUS2
Without pre-judging the product like so many here, and knowing I already have an Air and don't need a new computer for a few years, this is mainly a new form factor device. It will run Unix, Windows, OSX all in one device like all other Macs do. That's a thing all in itself.
Apple succumbing to USB as the primary I/O is interesting after all the counter-propaganda they did over USB3. One wonders if they will find a way to squeeze TB2 in there as well since they have been pushing it so hard. Really? Only one port?
Will it come with a splitter for docking which is a small USB hub and power station? My use case involves charging my iPhone off my computer some of the time.
Rocketman
Apple succumbing to USB as the primary I/O is interesting after all the counter-propaganda they did over USB3. One wonders if they will find a way to squeeze TB2 in there as well since they have been pushing it so hard. Really? Only one port?
Will it come with a splitter for docking which is a small USB hub and power station? My use case involves charging my iPhone off my computer some of the time.
Rocketman
You won't be using a Logitech MX Anywhere mouse when USB type C is all that's in the wild - until they create a type C dongle, that is. What this really looks like is that Bluetooth mice and keyboards will finally get the push they needed 10 years ago. There is no reason we should need dongles when our PC's have no less than two wireless radios and sometimes many more.
Or alternatively, use your iPhone to control your keynote presentation?
Or run airserver and mirror your ios device off your macbook.
Now that you mention it, I think it's the clicker that is the outdated piece of hardware. Seriously? Paying so much for a device with such a limited feature set?
I am sure people threw a similar hissy fit when the first MBA was released, but guess what? People either adapted, or realised that they didn't really miss features like a cd-drive or VGA port after all. Who knows - new technologies or software might evolve to take the place of USB drives and take file transfers one step further.
You do realize that what you just linked isn't even USB type C anyway? It's like everyone wants to point out how useless ONE USB port will be with a bunch of devices that can't even fit in that port anyway. This problem is going to go way beyond Apple - and it really makes you wonder if it's even true that the device will have Type C or just one port in the end.
Yeah, as someone excited about the watch this news is good because I now believe the announcement of this product will coincide with more watch info and a final release date.
Totally agree, and I hope this is what they release. I can attest (and someone else said this as well) that there's a big untapped group of coffee shop writers and students who have been using an iPad + keyboard to work for years.
I have been using the iPad + Logitech keyboard cover for nearly three years now, and it's only the Retina screen that's the reason. Well, that, and it's stupidly portable. All the heavy lifting is my iMac at home. I would sorely love to have a laptop with a retina screen that runs OS X to take along and do work anywhere. This is so very much my portable platform. Bring it on!
I took a look at your post history and couldn't find one post that wasn't cynical, trolling or was in any way helpful, constructive or informative. What do you get out of posting on this board?
In any case I'm glad for the ignore function. You are a worthy addition to the list.
Yup, I hear you. The new Dell XPS 13 with the infinity edge screen looks amazing and now I can't stand those thick bezels on my Macbook Air
I am really exited about this product and curious to see the Apple's design decisions. One USB-C port would be two little, but two should be enough for what this machine represents. It could honestly be a revolution in personal computing for the average user, if they can deliver a lighter, thinner, hi-res machine without sacrificing battery life. The performance does not matter much, even if its 10% slower than the current MBA, it will still be fast enough. Looking forward!
I am certainly not interested in purchasing one my computation needs are different. For for people who use computers as their personal research/communication/entertainment machines, this is perfect.
I am certainly not interested in purchasing one my computation needs are different. For for people who use computers as their personal research/communication/entertainment machines, this is perfect.
Another 2008 MacBook Air in 2015? No thanks.
Apart from an all-new design, a Retina screen and new insides, nope, nothing new here at all.