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Could they redesign it in 1 or 2 years?
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A (friendly!) newsflash: there is this technology...they call it BlueTooth...
A (friendly!) newsflash: there is this technology...they call it BlueTooth...
But it's not to the point where the majority of people are using Bluetooth headphones. I don't.
Yeah, I know. It's just that looking at the rMB, it seems a good guess that they could have found room for a second USB C port over there instead. And maybe someone could tweak the USB standard to permit analog audio over the port? (Not my field.)
That's not a bad idea actually, but something tells me we won't see USB 3.x in it either way.
You mean to say, we won't see USB Type A in it, right? Because the new MacBook currently supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 through the Type C connector, as well as through other connectors (using adapters). I'd assume that all new Macs will support at least USB 3.1 from here on out, whether they have one or more Type A or Type C connectors.
I guess he means no second USB port.
Anyway put me down for the 14'' version, I'd really love (and buy) that
I guess he means no second USB port.
Anyway put me down for the 14'' version, I'd really love (and buy) that
I meant no USB A
As for the USB C, I'am pretty sure Apple would add at least one of them, but it would be like windows 8.1 - people wanted "start" menu back so MS brought back the "start" BUTTON alone.
I hope they will realize (like MS now did with W10 start menu) soon enough, before they'll do something even more silly (like killing the current MBA line), that USB type A is essential for at least 5 more years or so. I mean, current high end PCs come with type A and A only, so this USB standard is not going to die anytime soon that's for sure and will continue to be the most widespread connector.I meant no USB A
As for the USB C, I'am pretty sure Apple would add at least one of them, but it would be like windows 8.1 - people wanted "start" menu back so MS brought back the "start" BUTTON alone.
USB-C adoption is going to be quick, though. I'd personally rather have that than regular USB. People who need all those ports obviously won't be interested in the rMB.
it's not about which form factor you prefer, it's about what most equipment manufacturers prefer. Desktop PCs with USB-A have (and will have) much much much bigger marketshare than rMB with usb-c, so take a guess which they prefer. There comes inevitable conclusion that you NEED an adapter and will have to use it sooner or later (flash drives with both connectors is expensive one-time workaround, not a solution), if you think otherwise you are simply fooling yourself.
Can see all of that happening in future upgrades apart from the micro fan, upgradeable sad and replaceable battery. Not sure about the 13" screen although we may see a larger screen size.
Many of these, but NO micro FAN!
Here are many hopes that I share: better CPU and GPU, more memory and more even keyboard lighting. If a 13,3" display, the bezels should IMO be like Dell XPS 13's bezels.
Personally I would also like a shift to the screen ratio 16:9, as this more "square-ish" looking 16:10 display doesn't appeal to me as a more "cinemascopic" (film-friendly) 16:9 display does. (But on this point I think I belong to a minority.)
So last but by no means the least: I micro-fan sounds like a terrible idea. Just think of the potential noise! Small fans often emit such intense and often high-pitched noise. I am very very glad this new MacBook is fanless, and hope and think it will remain completely fanless.
Here are many hopes that I share: better CPU and GPU, more memory and more even keyboard lighting. If a 13,3" display, the bezels should IMO be like Dell XPS 13's bezels.
Personally I would also like a shift to the screen ratio 16:9, as this more "square-ish" looking 16:10 display doesn't appeal to me as a more "cinemascopic" (film-friendly) 16:9 display does. (But on this point I think I belong to a minority.)
So last but by no means the least: I micro-fan sounds like a terrible idea. Just think of the potential noise! Small fans often emit such intense and often high-pitched noise. I am very very glad this new MacBook is fanless, and hope and think it will remain completely fanless.
I think that the 11" MBA is the only 16:9 display in the Mac laptop lineup at this time.
Yup and it should stay that way. 16:10 is so much better and I'm glad Apple has stuck with it.
Yes they could redesign it in 1 or 2 years.
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