Just noticed that. Edited.
Still, far too compromised at the alter of "thinner!"™. Nobody was complaining about Pro machines being too thick. This is absolutely, astonishingly, gobsmackingly unfit for purpose.
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Apple Unveils New 13-Inch and 15-Inch MacBook Pros With Retina 'Touch Bar'
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Still, far too compromised at the alter of "thinner!"™. Nobody was complaining about Pro machines being too thick. This is absolutely, astonishingly, gobsmackingly unfit for purpose.
If I end up buying one of these laptops I'll likely pick up this too:
https://www.amazon.com/nonda-Adapte...7593054&sr=1-1&keywords=USB-C+to+USB-A+socket
Nice and compact and looks good.
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You forgot to mention it doesn't let you connect your 1-month old EarPods. Or any iPhone ever, including the latest and greatest.
MacRumors, if you're going to report on the new Macbook Pro, report on ALL the features, those added and those taken away, rather than just showing us the standard press release Apple probably gave out to all the technology websites that conveniently forgets to talk about anything the average user might be upset about.
MacRumors, if you're going to report on the new Macbook Pro, report on ALL the features, those added and those taken away, rather than just showing us the standard press release Apple probably gave out to all the technology websites that conveniently forgets to talk about anything the average user might be upset about.
I can state new Mac Pro's, iMac's, and display's have been waiting in the shadows. I posted this explanation yesterday but will trim it down as it's a read.
Intel's missed releases benched new Mac prototypes. Numerous delays prompted the decision to release new MacBook's before the holiday season. Updated desktop systems will be released next year as some models require Intel's improvements in integrated graphics while other models will offer professional level BTO options with dedicated GPU's and server class CPU's. Refreshed displays with possible dedicated GPU's have also been developed. Waiting for CPU and GPU advancements has been a hurdle for production cycles, most notably the "X" nomenclature replacing "E" and "K" CPU's.
In August, Intel announced Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X would be shelved until late 2017. Some close to the situation claimed Cook channeled Jobs' level of anger as Apple began seeing declines waiting for Intel to get it together. Rumor mills suggest a possible move towards in-house production for crucial components (CPU's) while introducing high-end dedicated GPU display components with new production lines.
Intel's missed releases benched new Mac prototypes. Numerous delays prompted the decision to release new MacBook's before the holiday season. Updated desktop systems will be released next year as some models require Intel's improvements in integrated graphics while other models will offer professional level BTO options with dedicated GPU's and server class CPU's. Refreshed displays with possible dedicated GPU's have also been developed. Waiting for CPU and GPU advancements has been a hurdle for production cycles, most notably the "X" nomenclature replacing "E" and "K" CPU's.
Skylake-X and Kaby-X
In June, Intel announced ditching the E and K nomenclature in succeeding the Broadwell-E chips with the introduction of "X" for its Skylake and Kaby Lake processors. Unfortunately, constant delays meant benched Mac's. Primary interests were Thunderbolt 3, improved integrated graphics and 4K+ support, Xeon E3-1500 v5 server chips, etc. We held back as Kaby Lake was on track for a Q2 2016 launch with "X" variants in June promised no later than Q3.In August, Intel announced Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X would be shelved until late 2017. Some close to the situation claimed Cook channeled Jobs' level of anger as Apple began seeing declines waiting for Intel to get it together. Rumor mills suggest a possible move towards in-house production for crucial components (CPU's) while introducing high-end dedicated GPU display components with new production lines.
Craig Federighi referred to the Touch ID part "clicking"—I assume it's also the power button? Not certain, though.
Apple just priced themselves out of the stratosphere. I used to think sub $2K was a lot to pay for a laptop. Now if I were to spec a base 15in MBP with 512GB ssd, it costs $2800 before taxes. Holy Hell that is expensive!!! Not to mention you're making some compromises with the i/o ports!!
The brighter screen will be nice.
I think the touch bar is pretty nice and I will be interested what developers end up doing with it.
Touch ID is good.
I'm liking the size and weight of the 15" model
I'll have to see how the keyboard feels. They mentioned more tactile feel than the 12" macbook; let's hope so.
Bigger track will be nice, but I was fine with it as it was in terms of size.
I personally don't mind the four usb-c ports as I don't use many peripherals, but I can definitely understand people not liking that feature.
I love that they finally upped the speed of the memory from 1600Mhz to 2133Mhz.
The price is a couple hundred dollars too high for what you're getting.
I'll probably wait 6-8 months to see if they do a silent update of the processors when intel releases the next gen.
I think the touch bar is pretty nice and I will be interested what developers end up doing with it.
Touch ID is good.
I'm liking the size and weight of the 15" model
I'll have to see how the keyboard feels. They mentioned more tactile feel than the 12" macbook; let's hope so.
Bigger track will be nice, but I was fine with it as it was in terms of size.
I personally don't mind the four usb-c ports as I don't use many peripherals, but I can definitely understand people not liking that feature.
I love that they finally upped the speed of the memory from 1600Mhz to 2133Mhz.
The price is a couple hundred dollars too high for what you're getting.
I'll probably wait 6-8 months to see if they do a silent update of the processors when intel releases the next gen.
Agreed. The prices are outrageous for what you're getting.
You will still need some sort of dongle for that. I don't see a native display port port on those macs. By the way that dongle is $49.
I waited a long time for a new Macbook and then get hit with old tech and a huge price increase. No thanks.
does anyone know about new graphic card benchmark ? it is called radeon pro 450
if any one know which cpu they use it would be helpful for me
if any one know which cpu they use it would be helpful for me
Did none of you whiners watch the event??? You can customize the toolbar... so the buttons can stay static for OS use. The magic happens in the apps. Pretty amazing stuff
This is the first time where I feel like Apple had made something the purely feels like a gimmick. 3D touch and touch ID I can get behind, but I am so used to keyboard shortcuts in my workflow. What can this touchbar possibly offer?
Also what the hell with the ports?
Also what the hell with the ports?
The touchbar is a solution in search of a problem. It failed that search so it created its own - inhibiting user's productivity by forcing them to keep shifting their eyes between the screen and the touchbar, while also forcing them to constantly move their hands between the keyboard, touchpad, and touchbar. It's like juggling but without the amusement.
For all the folks who don't like the Touch Bar there is a version of the 13" that has function keys. It's 300 bucks cheaper too.
The top rMBP costs about as much as a 12-core Xeon laptop.
Perhaps it wouldn't work for you (I have no idea of your needs) but I'm a professional film editor and I could use these all day long if I needed to cut on set, on a plane or just sitting on the couch.
16GB RAM, maximum? In a $3k "Pro" laptop? Guess I'll be buying a non-Apple computer for the first time in more than a decade.