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Apple to Introduce New Macs at October 27 Event
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I am disappointed at the potential loss of the SD as well as other common connectivity options. I always assumed the "pro" was an acknowledgement to those of us needing a versatile workhorse platform. Seems a simple $35 raspberry pi could very well provide more built-in connectivity options than the MBP.
I mean, cmon, I think it'd be silly to think I'd complain about the trackpad without actually having used it. So yea, and no it does not feel mechanical at all. And when using it to see how well it'd do in music programs, it failed severely.
See the thing about the USB, is that so many hard drives, thumb drives and other things use USB, that if someone forgets an adapter, they are screwed. Especially college kids. That is one thing I think needs to stay. I'm all for some adapters, but some things need to stay because adapter get forgotten and lost, and the a majority of people will have issues without an adapter for the headphone jack, and the USB.
I get it though. Apple is trying to move one to the way of the future, but when I think of my children's future, I don't imagine killing my grandparents. Know what I mean?
My initial reaction to that news was the same...after more pondering I imagine it had something to do with the MSFT event. MSFT announced 26th, and if Apple wanted to go after them they had to move the schedule of the Mac event to the 27th, therefore they were forced to bump the earnings call.
A tiny usb card reader vs. more room for battery? I'll take more battery any day.
Besides, my DSLR uses compact flash.
Ha, yea, those posts would be funny and it's true; Nobody says that.
I'm excited as well, but mainly because I think the rumors are wrong. The more technology advances, the more they get the predictions wrong. So I personally think it will be more balanced for the macbook pro. I'm betting on USBc, USB, thunderbolt, 3.5mm jack, and SD card slot, no touch screen, and not much thinner, if at all. The other Macs, I don't care about.
Otherwise, this will be one Apple that fell far from the tree.
This is the first MBP I don't pre-order sight unseen, unfortunately. Maybe if the keyboard isn't horrible like the MB's I might upgrade at some point.
Yeah it's a bummer but SD cards may be about to change again. Samsung had a new super high speed kind that was rumored to go with the Note 7 but then didn't materialize as far as I know. Anyway that's one where I can understand why Apple left it out. I don't like it because we have a lot of devices that use SD cards...mostly digital cameras. But...I can understand this one.I'm excited the event is happening and looking forward to finally upgrading my macbook, but super bummed that they are going to leave out the SD Card slot
Mine was doing the same thing; it's a known problem in the video section of the logic board. Take it in to an Apple store and they'll replace the logic board FREE. Runs like new now. Put in an SSD and I'm good for a few more years.
It's possible you have some other problem, but it's really worth your time to take it in.
Agreed; the MacBook's keyboard sucks in comparison to the current MacBook Pro's keyboard.
Nnnnnn so true it actually hurts.There oughta be - after all, the Mac Mini is the ideal modern laptop - it comes with nothing and you plug everything into it, even a keyboard and display! Even the upcoming Macbook Pro still has an integrated display, so the mac Mini still has the edge.
Hallelujah! But I will reserve additional enthusiasm until I see what they release. Not gonna get excited about a $2500 port-neutuered pro laptop.
Wow this is a very smart idea.... Should get on Kickstarter and get a proper investment
Wait what?! Are you saying all I have to do is go start my dirt bike, and somehow I will get an investment for my new business?
I don't think getting rid of the HDMI port is a good idea. I use mine all the time for plugging into external displays, TVs, and projectors. Literally everything works with HDMI. The other ports I could maybe leave behind if they include adapters in the box.
MacBookPro Retina, ya brought us Apple users back from having to use adapters in conference rooms for a few years since the Pismo and its standard VGA port left us over ten years prior. We hardly knew ya.
MacBookPro Retina, ya brought us Apple users back from having to use adapters in conference rooms for a few years since the Pismo and its standard VGA port left us over ten years prior. We hardly knew ya.
Uh, no — They're Thunderbolt 3/USB-C ports. I don't know about the others but there will be absolutely zero USB-A ports on the new Macs.
Have been interested in what a refresh would bring for a while.
Will stick with my current rMBP if the elimination of direct USB-A, HDMI, SD, and headphone access occurs. That's not the refresh I seek.
Will stick with my current rMBP if the elimination of direct USB-A, HDMI, SD, and headphone access occurs. That's not the refresh I seek.
I wouldn't get my hopes too high about the new Mac Mini just yet. Chances are extremely high that it won't get mentioned at all come end of October. Some day, perhaps. But not right now.
You honestly think they will do a USB C and USB A port on the same machine? You have to be kidding me. There is absolutely no way they will do that. Design atrocity.