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Apple's 12-Inch Retina MacBook Air Shown in Artist's Renditions
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usb-c supports external monitors via display port.
No thunderbolt
One port. One. Power, Display, Accessory. Pick one.
Maybe it's just me but I'm not really digging these edge to edge displays. I felt the same with that Sharp phone that had no bezel on the top or sides. Visually I need some kind of border.
Wireless charging!
And... If it has a wireless charging, can you buy an upgrade for your balls to charge it?
If it's as light or lighter than the 11", I, for one, will be all over it.
People always gripe when Apple removes features (DVD drive anyone?) until they realize it wasn't a big deal after all. People associate losing features with losing functionality, even if they never or rarely need it. Hoarding is an innate human trait.
And for those who need ports, MBP's are already thin and light, so it makes perfect sense to further differentiate the Air from the Pros in both weight and features.
People always gripe when Apple removes features (DVD drive anyone?) until they realize it wasn't a big deal after all. People associate losing features with losing functionality, even if they never or rarely need it. Hoarding is an innate human trait.
And for those who need ports, MBP's are already thin and light, so it makes perfect sense to further differentiate the Air from the Pros in both weight and features.
hmmm that would make more sense. I forgot this is a rendition based on rumors. I have been waiting for this lappy for months now
I hope a few of these get tweaked and they are not just strategically leaking the low port #.-d
Speakers look like crap all separated on the top, I agree with others that it will be under the keyboard. Not sure why the artist would place the Power button on the opposite end of where it is now...people would hit that thinking it was escape all the time.
Not a fan of the single USB port, definitely needs to be a second as well as a thunderbolt port.
Not a fan of the single USB port, definitely needs to be a second as well as a thunderbolt port.
I disagree, as personally I have no need for any other "Pro" aspect than a retina screen of 13-14". I don't need a faster CPU, I don't need more ports, I don't want more weight, and I don't want to pay extra for the "pro" moniker... Which is why I'd prefer a 14" MBA retina over a 13" MBP.
The effing point of the MagSafe connector is to ensure a loose link, on top of being reversible and blindly pluggable with the magnets. Some people have to stop thinking because the new USB connector specs would allow to charge a laptop it would be a good idea as a replacement; it would be a regression.
http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/6/7501385/dell-xps-13-2015-edition-announced-at-ces-2015
If Dell can do near edge-to-edge displays, no reason why Apple can't.
I actually enjoyed more than I thought I would. Plus, the type a person who would buy this MBA would be just as happy with an iPad, IMO.
'Artist's Renditions'...
This again. Isn't there enough legit news coming out of CES to not have to stoop to random coverage of renderings and "concepts"?
My guess as well. I would suspect that the power "brick" may well have one or more "normal" USB-A connectors on it.
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Yup, this exactly. I think that with the move to a single 12" model and potentially an extreme lack of ports Apple is firmly stating there will be a dichotomy between their ultra-portables and the MBP's. The choice of Core M will further cement this decision.