After 4 days of use, this is really good. I can use it wherever I want: on my lap, laying on the bed, on the hammock... all that wasn’t possible in practice with the folio keyboard or the kickstand of the surface pro. I was worried about the trackpad, because I have the 11 inch version, but it’s almost perfect. And I was really skeptical about the merge of touch and trackpad interfaces, but they’ve made a good job, it’s unnoticeable. In fact, it has almost fully replaced my 13’ MBP, since it’s smaller, more versatile (I can remove it and do iPad stuff, like notes, read, etc.) and I even feel it more enjoyable. Now I only use the Mac for Xcode. I think many people miss the main point: It’s also a tablet. We all want it to be less heavy, but It’s not uncomfortable (at least for me) at all to carry, while using other solutions on my lap REALLY was. And a high risk, sometimes XD. I disagree with people saying that it’s a desk accessory; in fact, it gives you an iPad + laptop experience in the weight of a MacBook Air, and after this situation it will replace my Mac for non-professional travel. This is the first time I’ve used a real tablet behaving like a computer without comfort (interface or physical) compromises. Hope it helps.
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Day 4: The MKB is awesome
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Good to hear you enjoy it, actually the weight is the same as a MacBook 12” with a typical cover, which I’m hoping this combination can satisfactorily emulate.The fact that it’s two devices in one is the appeal to me, but only time will tell as everyone’s need is somewhat different.
I can't wait to try doing some minor Lightroom edits with the trackpad which is my main use for it. If I can avoid bringing my MBP with me when I'm out then it'll be a job well done!
My only real complaint so far is that the case is extremely hard to open with one hand (it might actually be impossible but haven't tested enough)
My only real complaint so far is that the case is extremely hard to open with one hand (it might actually be impossible but haven't tested enough)
Globe is normal for emoji , but you can remap it. I dont use emoji so I remapped it to escape.
