I really hope this rumour is true, I need a new iMac in the worst way and have been holding out for an update. New AMD chips would be nice. And so would some nicer storage capacities. Here's hoping for an update!
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Apple to Release New MacBook Pro and Air as Early as October, AMD iMacs and 5K Display With LG Also in Works
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Except the need of 46 architects in my example.
I don't hear people crying out for a more complicated computer setup.
I'm not sure what you mean by "they do exist alongside each other for years" but to explain my point, the retina MacBook Pros are just MacBook Pros. They had to be named 'MacBook Pro with Retina display" because it existed alongside the non-retina model. Although that is true as of today (the non-retina is sold online), it won't be after the new models are released.
I am a big fan of having the right tool on hand. I used to have a laptop I'd plug in to use as a faux desktop, but found it just cumbersome in general.
It's great to have the iMac as a big, stable main machine which doubles as a media server around the house, while having a relatively stripped-down MacBook Air 11" for writing and light stuff elsewhere.
Between Dropbox (for most files) and iCloud (for calendars, notes, Photos, some other stuff), I don't come across much that I'm missing between my iMac 5K and my MBA 11". As long as I put the Air on the internet once in a while, it updates its mail, iMessages, Dropbox files... pretty much everything is automatic at this point. Dropbox's selective sync means I can keep a subset of my files on the Air and not overload its smallish SSD with all the stuff that's on the iMac. If there's no wifi and I find I'm missing something that hasn't synced, worst case scenario is I tether to my iPhone for a few minutes and let it all sync up.
I've been using Macs for about 20 years and I will say that the state of syncing is vastly better than it's ever been before. Honestly I don't even think about it very often
What kind of specs are you looking for in a new MBA?
Many Air proponents keep pining away for a "Retina Air", but don't seem to realize that such a device would be extremely close to a 13" Pro in terms of size and capability. So what's the point?
Are you seriously defending this awkward design choice? What about putting a charging port on the back of the mouse?
Or why not redesign the Magic Mouse from the ground up since there is no alternative for the new lighting charge port?
That way it would look better when charging and it would be a chance to redesign the mouse and improve its ergonomic form since so many people are complaining that it is hard to hold and use.
On a slightly unrelated topic: I remember when the PS4 and XBox One were out, there was a confusion when referring to next-gen consoles or current-gen consoles. Everyone who didn't have a new console obviously called them next-gen consoles, and those who had them for a while called them current-gen. Everything is normal now, since they have been out for a really long time.
Same thing is going to happen with the Retina and non-Retina macs; as long as non-retina macs are sold and widely used, we'll have to point the difference. In the end, everything comes down to our own criteria of where an to who we are communicating so everyone understands what are we talking about.
Pure BS. Apple makes things that people buy. The iMac is Apple's best selling desktop by far. What on earth is your idea of "more sophisticated" concerning computer equipment? If anything, the average Joe just wants a simple, reliable machine, which is exactly what the iMac purports to be.
Probably THE most ignorant post I have ever read here. Congratulations.
So you think they will dump the MBP and call the rMPB the MBP? By todays prices this would be an insane price increase! The 13" rMBP with a 500GB SSD is $1799! The 13" MBP with 500 GB HD is just 1099! Swap out the HD with a SSD for $100 and you save $600!
Totally agree on that. Lots of people (average Joes) can't really tell the difference between retina and non-retina display or if they do notice it, they don't see it as a enough powerful reason to spend another $500.
I have been having the same recurring nightmare where nothing on my macbook pro is working at all. I wake up in real life and my track pad is still bad (like it's been since the last replacement of the trackpad by apple). Then I get really excited and think I can't wait for apple to release the new macbook pros and with 1tb standard for all their ssd's. My applecare expires on December 16th, 2016. I hope they will release them before then, I am ready for a replacement already (have had 4-6 repairs on this laptop already) (1st repair for the ssd.. it got fried, 2nd for a battery replacement..it was dying really quickly, 3rd for a few keys on the keyboard not working, 4th for the trackpad not working, 5th the auxilary input was misaligned after the last repair for some reason, 6th trackpad acting up again... I don't think they did anything with it this time...problem still occurs the same. I want 2tb ssd this time around even if I have to pay a premium. I wonder if they'll offer 2tb, I mean Samsung has 4tb ssd (which I know is 2.5" drive though).
Can't wait to get my hands on skylake!!! What do you guys think will be the lowest config for ssd's?
Can't wait to get my hands on skylake!!! What do you guys think will be the lowest config for ssd's?
Apple is aiming at two different markets; those who do notice a difference (like us) and those who don't. I totally agree that retina display look waaaay better; but not all people notice or care about that.
Pretty sure this is mostly Howarth & Dye territory. Ive has completely stepped back from directly managing hardware design, pretty sure he's working with Newsom on the car and future wearables and bigger picture type stuff.
I have a hard time agreeing with the "gross neglect" part of your assessment.
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That's not a problem, you charge it when you walk away for a few hours (or less?) and it's good for like a month or two. BIG ****ING DEAL.
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Why are people so desperate to make up nightmare scenarios that don't actually exist in real life usage of these products? Do you know how much usage you get from a Pencil on a single charge? Do you think you'd forget to plug it in once in a while when you step away from your work if you're aware it's getting on the low side? OMG WON'T SOMEBODY THINK OF THE CHILDREN (trying to use the Apple Pencil)!!!!11
Yes, yes: we're drawing, mousing and charging all wrong. Totally our fault and not in any way whatsoever related to piss-poor design from Apple. We get it.
Dude, maybe you should run an extension cord from the wall to your lightning cord and just use the Pencil wired all day long if you're so afraid of running out of battery. That should solve your manufactured crisis.
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But the iPad's development predates the iPhone's...
Of course it's not the end of the world; nor it's a terrible design flaw.
However, design is always perfectible and I really expect for Apple to gradually improve its designs. No product is perfect the first time but if 3 years from now pass and nothing has been done to improve the design to make the usage as easy as possible, I'd be truly disappointed.
The final design of a product is the result of technological, productive, economical (and a big etc) limitations. If design was as easy as making a wishlist of features, interaction and appearance; everything would be waaaaaaaaaaaay easier than it really is.
I am a big fan of having the right tool on hand. I used to have a laptop I'd plug in to use as a faux desktop, but found it just cumbersome in general.
It's great to have the iMac as a big, stable main machine which doubles as a media server around the house, while having a relatively stripped-down MacBook Air 11" for writing and light stuff elsewhere.
Between Dropbox (for most files) and iCloud (for calendars, notes, Photos, some other stuff), I don't come across much that I'm missing between my iMac 5K and my MBA 11". As long as I put the Air on the internet once in a while, it updates its mail, iMessages, Dropbox files... pretty much everything is automatic at this point. Dropbox's selective sync means I can keep a subset of my files on the Air and not overload its smallish SSD with all the stuff that's on the iMac. If there's no wifi and I find I'm missing something that hasn't synced, worst case scenario is I tether to my iPhone for a few minutes and let it all sync up.
I've been using Macs for about 20 years and I will say that the state of syncing is vastly better than it's ever been before. Honestly I don't even think about it very often
All good points. I have enjoyed having the 12-inch MacBook for everywhere my 27-inch (non-5K) iMac can't be. I like being able to sit at my desk and just hop on the iMac with no need to fuss with cables (although USB-C/TB3 would make that less of an issue). For the most part, I am using these Macs at home so I use Back to My Mac/local File Sharing to gain access to all files on my iMac if I need them. Back to My Mac even wakes the iMac for file access when it's sleeping so that's great. Unfortunately, Back to My Mac remotely can be very finicky, to the point where it's hard to rely on it working every time.
I keep most of my documents in iCloud Drive, so can't justify also paying DropBox even though the selective sync feature is more robust than iCloud. I also don't like the idea of all my files being exposed in the cloud with a simple password. I like using FileVault and local encryption free from Apple's control or anyone else.
This setup is the most expensive since it includes the purchase of two Macs, but it's probably the best of both words - very powerful desktop and ultraportable notebook. I suppose the only downside is you can't have a multi-display desktop setup like you can with a MacBook Pro and external display. Haven't ruled anything out, and am excited to see what will hopefully be available later this fall.
Yes, yes: we're drawing, mousing and charging all wrong. Totally our fault and not in any way whatsoever related to piss-poor design from Apple. We get it.
Do you even own and use these products? You hardly ever have to charge these things, and certainly not while you're using them. It's completely a non-issue.
I agree with your setup. I have a 27" iMac and a MBA. I use Synology NAS with their CloudStation to synchronize files both locally and remotely, and also perform Time Machine backups. It works really well, and because our city just installed municipal gigabit fiber. I can do it extremely fast no matter where I am. 4TB of online storage with no monthly fee for iCloud/Dropbox etc.
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Interesting read, thanks for link. So the idea of the iPad came first, but the development of the phone came first.