If the usb type C port is the charging port then apple could easily overcome the lack of ports issue by making the AC adapter brick also function as a USB3 hub with 2 full size USB slots, it could even carry a MiniDP port as USB type c can carry a displayport signal.
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Does no one remember this?
Think USB Type-C instead of lightning, and a single Type-C connector starts to make a little more sense with pass-through and daisy chain possibilities. Additionally ports on the power brick, mag safe on the other end of the cable (near the brick), and perhaps as another user mentioned the power brick can be connected to a inductive charging mat you set the laptop on may be options.
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Think USB Type-C instead of lightning, and a single Type-C connector starts to make a little more sense with pass-through and daisy chain possibilities. Additionally ports on the power brick, mag safe on the other end of the cable (near the brick), and perhaps as another user mentioned the power brick can be connected to a inductive charging mat you set the laptop on may be options.
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The same dude lecturing someone about karma is wishing people get cancer because they posted something about a computer on the internet they didn't agree with. Stay classy.
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His post was probably removed for trolling. So was mine. First time on macrumors? It happens...
Yeah, that's true. Thing is, no one's been able to produce a single shred of evidence that prolonged exposure to EMF does anything to the body in normal, everyday doses. As long as you're not being actively burned to a crisp by it, it's doing nothing to you.
Even studies on self described electromagnetic hypersenstive people haven't turned up anything besides good old fashioned hypochondria.
What exactly is the point of an ultra-portable laptop tethered 100% of the time by Ethernet and display cables? Enterprise use is definitely not the intended audience of the MacBook Air. I applaud Apple if they do not base their decisions on this use case in the with respect to an updated Air.
If your organization can't tell the executives "No" when it comes to IT, then you're the next Sony Pictures Entertainment waiting to happen.
I wouldn't be surprised if this air does have a solution for your issues though. USB Type-C can carry all of your connections through a single cable, not to mention the display can power the laptop so the power adapter can stay at home or in the bag.
If you're plugging in a Bluetooth dongle to use a Bluetooth mouse with your Bluetooth-equipped MacBook, you're doing it wrong.
This is obviously made for the casual user market. Most of the time, what these light users need is a keyboard, and...that's it. Uploading images/songs/ apps/files from your iPad/iPhone to the laptop can be done through iCloud, or Bluetooth. This is a completely minimalist solution relying on cloud storage & wireless functionality. I like Apple's specialization here. Very cool product line if the rumor is true.
Don't worry, MBP Retina line will still be around for those who like more options, connections and ....holes.
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If I have my way, I would go even further and have a wireless battery charging system and this laptop will have only one port: the headphones jack.
Imagine the marketing campaign: "A brand new 12" laptop from Apple, with no string attached."
YES!
I assume you want 4 type-c ports for 3 devices in addition to the power adapter. If you're consistently plugging 3 devices into a MacBook AIR, you're doing it wrong. Good job making your portable laptop non-portable.
I don't know what you're syncing your heat too, but perhaps a heat SINK would help.
You, hleewell, and I are all on the same page here!
I pointed out that you sterotypically insulted an entire region of the U.S., dude, that's classy?
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I'm not saying it's not a wonderful thing to sit a few feet away from it, for an hour or two everyday, but I'd rather not.
This is just a product of Ive's obsession with thinness, with his pathological inclination to always favour form at the expense of function.
I think Jobs kept him in check whilst he was alive but now the Golden Child of Apple has no one left to tell him when his **** stinks.
I'm just waiting for him to do one of his cheesy product introductions on a laptop and boast about shaving off another 4mm by "freeing" us from the constraints of having a screen.
So you see no reason for the Mac that sells the most to exist? I'm happy you are not in Apple product development.
Yeah, it could make for a helluva nut baker if it doesn't have good heat management.
And considering you'll be spending nearly $100,000 for one, it damn well better.
Looks good..
Appears to have 4 speakers too.
I can see that new keyboard getting in the way.... Where would u rest when u'r typing the outer keys ? Looks like now u must be a touch typist or forever resting on the keyboard and making mistakes.
12-inch is too small for me though... It took me weeks for my eyes to adjust to my 13-inch.
Appears to have 4 speakers too.
I can see that new keyboard getting in the way.... Where would u rest when u'r typing the outer keys ? Looks like now u must be a touch typist or forever resting on the keyboard and making mistakes.
12-inch is too small for me though... It took me weeks for my eyes to adjust to my 13-inch.
I'm not impressed by a car full of laptop batteries, but I would be by a laptop, that runs on internal combustion.Yeah, it could make for a helluva nut baker if it doesn't have good heat management.
And considering you'll be spending nearly $100,000 for one, it damn well better.
I'd get one if you could put spinners on them. It'd go great with my Pro-Performance High WPM keyboard with the spoiler on the back.
Dinosaurs
Dodo Bird
Good HW Designers
Firewire
Thunderbolt
Lightning
Pesky "obsolete" HW peripherals (Hard Drive, Scanners, Printers, Mice, Keyboards, Video/Audio equipment)
One port to rule them all!!!
Seems like a pretty clear trend. Apple's goal is eventually to have ALL Apps/Data in the cloud ONLY. They start by foisting the idea of a portless computer onto the low end email/surf crowd. They then phase it in across the board. When the complaints start the sheep will accuse complainers of being Luddites. And Apple will explain that there is not enough demand left for machines with ports, expandability, etc. Mac Pro will be dropped. If trend is adopted across PC industry, hard drive manufacturers will try to replace wired drives with wireless personal drive, but Apple will eventually force you to HAVE to use the cloud for even your most personal data.
This plan has been approved by the NSA.
Dodo Bird
Good HW Designers
Firewire
Thunderbolt
Lightning
Pesky "obsolete" HW peripherals (Hard Drive, Scanners, Printers, Mice, Keyboards, Video/Audio equipment)
One port to rule them all!!!
Seems like a pretty clear trend. Apple's goal is eventually to have ALL Apps/Data in the cloud ONLY. They start by foisting the idea of a portless computer onto the low end email/surf crowd. They then phase it in across the board. When the complaints start the sheep will accuse complainers of being Luddites. And Apple will explain that there is not enough demand left for machines with ports, expandability, etc. Mac Pro will be dropped. If trend is adopted across PC industry, hard drive manufacturers will try to replace wired drives with wireless personal drive, but Apple will eventually force you to HAVE to use the cloud for even your most personal data.
This plan has been approved by the NSA.
Usually Samsung does the copying.
But I would love it if Apple added a bit of scallop to the keys like Samsung's recently announced Ativ Book 9.
But I would love it if Apple added a bit of scallop to the keys like Samsung's recently announced Ativ Book 9.
The days of processing power being a major requirement are a thing of the past for the majority of users. Most people's main requirements are battery longevity & portability. It's why thin & light notebooks and tablets are wildly popular.
Apple still offer MacBook Pro's for people that do need the horsepower of a fully featured notebook but it's clear that ultrabooks/thin & light/tablets are what most people want to use to do their stuff. So it's why at CES we have seen some really amazing machines from a variety of manufactures. Even Dell managed to pull this stunner out the bag:
Ever considered that the iPad Pro and 12" MacBook will both use the same 12" IGZO screen
In Holland we have supermarkets with free WiFi. Actually, a lot of stores have that (including McDonalds for example). You won't have to charge all the time, your iPhone is charged in half an hour, and you won't keep your camera plugged in I presume? Even if you want to use external storage for example. Plug the hard drive, transfer files, unplug. It's not ideal, but if you need it to be there all the time you are a professional or you are way to deep into photography ;-)
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By this logic, of course you don't need a keyboard or trackpad. Everyone should be on the ipad. The only people who would need a keyboard or trackpad are the people working with music and video. But for those people they invented the Mac Pro.
You're kidding obviously but there's actually much truth in that. I think 80% of the people who use computers for browsing and stuff are just fine with only an iPad. An iPad 2 for that matter.
I see this as a device for those who want the portability of iPad but full keyboard/trackpad and running OS X. And for people that need more ports or more power there is the MBP. It does make me wonder about the future of iPad though. I hope Apple doesn't neglect improving iPad software. We know Apple can make great hardware. It's software that needs work.
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Um there was no reference to touch screen or detachable keyboard in this rumor. So I highly doubt this is an iPad. The report specifically said next generation MacBook Air.
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Um there was no reference to touch screen or detachable keyboard in this rumor. So I highly doubt this is an iPad. The report specifically said next generation MacBook Air.