They clearly wound't remove that option. So why would they add an additional charging port? It just doesn't add up. Why making things more complex for no benefit whatsoever? So that they can sell new chargers?
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Bloomberg: Next-Generation MacBook Pro to Offer Improved Displays, Faster Charging Over MagSafe
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They clearly wound't remove that option. So why would they add an additional charging port? It just doesn't add up. Why making things more complex for no benefit whatsoever? So that they can sell new chargers?
but when I’m plugging my MBP into power, I hardly ever want to get data from my AC power adapter. I don’t see a win there. One more cable doesn’t bother me.p, I’ve been doing it that way for decades.
Hope the MBP 16" will be affodable enough to buy one, don't want to scale down to 14" because of the money.
The MagSafe rumor probably refers to this, hard to imagine new MagSafe charging ports replacing usb-c...
This method of charging is not highly recommended, it will swiftly shorten the MacBook Pro battery life.
MagSafe will be supplementary and offer a faster-charging speed.
Newsflash: there are devices other than AC adapters that will provide power to a laptop.
Newsflash2: you aren't the only user of laptops on the planet.
They aren't mutually exclusive, lots of Windows machines have proprietary/ barrel plug charging and the option to top up with USB C.
This is the big that doesn't quite make sense.
On a laptop: use MagSafe and it will charge faster.
On a phone: use MagSafe and it will charge slower.
Some of us here understand that one is a magnetic connector for a physical wired charging circuit, and the other is an inductive charging coil. Joe Six pack likely does not, and I'd imagine the confusion would be widespread. People latch onto names.
Dell has this even in cheap notebooks, they can be charged with their old-style charger and usb-c too. I would be surprised if Apple lets Dell school them at the third of the price.
Looks good then! I'd still be a bit disappointed if they don't find a way to bring FaceID to the new Pros though.
iphone and watch batteries are so small, it's highly unlikely to affect the lifespan of a macbook battery.
could charge only when plugged in is another option.
Note: Amazingly I just sold my fully loaded 1TB 2016 MBP 15 (Apple having just replaced the KB and display) for 1400Eur, and this was to a no hassle reseller in Germany. A few hundred less than maybe a private sale, but no headache and I think a good price since I just got a M1 MBA that would blow it away for the same price, so a "swap"
As much as a complain about Apple, they do hold their value and for the most part stand behind their products long term (though they're not fessing up to the external display-GPU power issue with the MBP 16 🤬)
Oh hell no, that would mean less battery capacity for a retarded feature.The MagSafe rumor probably refers to this, hard to imagine new MagSafe charging ports replacing usb-c...
But does it come with a charger in the box? Of course not!
At this point and time I couldn't care less about magsafe. I've got one beefy USb-C brick I use to charge EVERYTHING. I don't want any proprietary garbage no matter how convenient it might be. It doesn't compare to not having to have two extension cords to have enough slots to plug in a different charger for every device or the ability to have a charge port on each side so I can always use whichever is the most convenient for me. I actually purchased two different "magsafe" cables for USB-C. Ended up donating them both as I didn't see need for them and it was getting annoying having to pick out the adapter from the port whenever I needed to use that port for something else.
So thanks, but no thanks. Give me USB-C or give me death.
At this point and time I couldn't care less about magsafe. I've got one beefy USb-C brick I use to charge EVERYTHING. I don't want any proprietary garbage no matter how convenient it might be. It doesn't compare to not having to have two extension cords to have enough slots to plug in a different charger for every device or the ability to have a charge port on each side so I can always use whichever is the most convenient for me. I actually purchased two different "magsafe" cables for USB-C. Ended up donating them both as I didn't see need for them and it was getting annoying having to pick out the adapter from the port whenever I needed to use that port for something else.
So thanks, but no thanks. Give me USB-C or give me death.
How is that a "retarded" feature? It would be extremely convenient. Half of the time I don't use my Apple Watch is because I can't be bothered to bring a charger with me. If I could top it off with my laptop, that would be incredibly practical.
Can't be charged with a cable?
It takes up space for something only a handful of people needs, I have the same problem with magsafe in iphone too.
Only if you carry a cable around.
It doesn't take any space at all. What are you talking about? It could be incorporated into the existing form factor without any changes. Obviously it's not a wanted feature if it would increase the laptop size, price or sacrifice battery life. But if they can add it in "for free", it would be a really nifty little thing to have.
flat design means lid and bottom to be flat...today the mbp has flat bottom only...so the lid will be flat also...that agrees with Kuo flat iphone 12 design but also marks that says will be similar...since it will not be major design...simillar does not equal identical
Flat lid design (probably close to razer blades laptops) means Apple has now the room for 1080p web come and in the future place for faceID tech
Flat lid design (probably close to razer blades laptops) means Apple has now the room for 1080p web come and in the future place for faceID tech
They would probably need to slightly increase the lid thickness to accommodate miniLED backlights. FaceID is still way off IMO (sensors need too much space), but a 1080p camera could be a possibility.
Apple can add their own, faster power delivery spec for faster charging through MagSafe.
Consumers will be still be able to charge via USB-C but MagSafe will be even faster. And of course, MagSafe accessory profits.
Gurman always copies Kuo’s info after these major announcements. Take a close look at a current MacBook. The bottom is far from being flat. The 14” and 16” will be major redesigns.
I have never once wished I had faster power delivery on charging a laptop, but thats just me and really like the simplicity of the current machines. An additional port for charging is just painful to me and the ability to currently charge on either side is something I really enjoy.