It saddens me to think that this is a real possibility.
“We’ve never offered a 16” laptop before. We think you’ll love it” [and you’ll pay through the nose for the privilege].
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DigiTimes: 16-Inch MacBook Pro to Launch by End of October With Ultra-Slim Bezels and Scissor Keyboard
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It saddens me to think that this is a real possibility.
“We’ve never offered a 16” laptop before. We think you’ll love it” [and you’ll pay through the nose for the privilege].
I can’t wait to come back and laugh hard at you when the MBP is announced shortly
There are other laptoos as thin as the MacBook Pro that don’t have these issues. If anything people seem to blame all problems on thinness. That’s what they blamed for the removal of the headphone jack on iPhone even though iPhones keep getting slightly thicker.
I doubt though that Apple is just reverting back to an older keyboard style. And I bet they won’t even refer to it as a scissor mechanism (if thats even what it is).
so funnyMakes sense. It has been a common complaint about the iPhones of recent years that they cost as much as a laptop, or more. Now Apple will show us that they listen to their customers.
Apple's widely rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro will be available by the end of October, suggesting that an announcement is imminent, according to supply chain sources cited by hit-or-miss industry publication DigiTimes.
16-inch MacBook Pro concept by MacRumors
The report claims Taiwanese manufacturer Quanta Computer has already begun volume shipments of the 16-inch MacBook Pro, which the supply chain sources expect to feature a more reliable scissor keyboard, an "ultra-thin bezel design," and Intel's latest Coffee Lake Refresh or Ice Lake processors, although Intel has yet to announce Ice Lake chips appropriate for a high-end MacBook Pro.
The slimmer bezels would result in the 16-inch MacBook Pro being around the same size as the existing 15-inch model despite having a larger display. IHS Markit analyst Jeff Lin said the notebook's resolution will be 3,072x1,920 pixels.
Last week, icons depicting a MacBook Pro with slimmer bezels in Silver and Space Gray were uncovered in the macOS Catalina 10.15.1 beta, lending credence to an upcoming release. Both icons were created just over a week ago, have "16" in the filename, and reference an unreleased MacBookPro16,1 model.
Apple's plans to release a 16-inch MacBook Pro were first revealed by Ming-Chi Kuo, who back in February said the notebook would be released in 2019. Kuo later said the notebook would be equipped with a scissor keyboard. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has also reported that the notebook is coming in 2019.
Apple is expected to position the 16-inch MacBook Pro at the high end of its notebook lineup, with existing 15-inch and 13-inch MacBook Pro models remaining available and following suit with scissor keyboards in 2020, according to Kuo.
Article Link: DigiTimes: 16-Inch MacBook Pro to Launch by End of October With Ultra-Slim Bezels and Scissor Keyboard
This is good news. The butterfly keyboard has been driving me nuts since it was first introduced in the MacBook 12, on which I am typing this, with a Logitech 811 sitting on top of the built in Keyboard, the keyboard disabled. If the keyboard is new and much better, I will buy the 16inch and trade it in for a 13inch whenever the 13inch is released. I've almost bought a Thinkpad a 100 times in the last few years. But I would prefer not to go back to windows.
You are asking the wrong people. Call upTim Cook at Apple to find out
In July 2018 Apple held a press briefing in NY to show off the new Touch Bar MacBook Pros. If there aren't any new iPad Pros, I could see them doing this for the new MacBook Pro.
I wanted to "LIKE" this comment, meaning I agree with it, but I don't actually like this comment... I'm torn.
I'm really starting to wonder if it will release at all. I'd be amazed if it was released without an event.
Still, this is the best MBP design there has ever been:
Still, this is the best MBP design there has ever been:
To be fair, many sources called for AirPower's release… and then it was canceled, which is incredibly rare. Apple screwed up. The end. I don't blame that one on DigiTimes, but I certainly understand your point that they aren't the most reliable source.
The biggest news is that it will be the most expensive MBP yet. You want a better keyboard, more reliability? Sure, buy the new improved MBP, a new keyboard, slightly bigger screen, same everything else, lets just call it $3,000 for cash before you hit up the BTO options.
And all I will hear on here when it gets released is "take my money..."
And all I will hear on here when it gets released is "take my money..."
The first Mac that will only run 64bit apps. Personally would like them to have the option of it coming pre installed with Mojave.
The 15" MacBookPro starts at $2399. This product is clearly meant to replace that product (and has been rumored to do so).
There is nothing about this product that justifies a dramatically increased starting price. The keyboard and return of the escape key are things Apple owes its customers after 3 years of a total joke.
Same casing with slightly larger screen is quality of life upgrade...its not a new tier.
Beyond that, what is there that isn't also iterative?
Even if this includes Face ID (which I hope to god it does), it still doesn't justify major increases.
I see this replacing the 15" MacBook Pro, and the new starting price being $2599, somewhere around that.
I also see myself buying one immediately.
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The 15.4" MacBook Pro is $2,399. To increase the starting price to $2,999 is going to take a lot.
...Unless it is Titanium.
There is nothing about this product that justifies a dramatically increased starting price. The keyboard and return of the escape key are things Apple owes its customers after 3 years of a total joke.
Same casing with slightly larger screen is quality of life upgrade...its not a new tier.
Beyond that, what is there that isn't also iterative?
Even if this includes Face ID (which I hope to god it does), it still doesn't justify major increases.
I see this replacing the 15" MacBook Pro, and the new starting price being $2599, somewhere around that.
I also see myself buying one immediately.
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You'll have to explain that. While we've certainly gotten used to this behavior from Apple, there is nothing here that justifies it.
The 15.4" MacBook Pro is $2,399. To increase the starting price to $2,999 is going to take a lot.
...Unless it is Titanium.
I believe it when I see it.
So for the past 4 years the only thing "PRO" about the MacBooks have been the price.
The rest, quality and innovation, has been quite a disaster.
So for the past 4 years the only thing "PRO" about the MacBooks have been the price.
The rest, quality and innovation, has been quite a disaster.
It isn't even a relevant comparison. Apple had AirPower in the box ready to go before someone came to their senses and said, "This thing is not reliable, and is going to start a forking fire." And then it was canceled. Apple was the source. Right until they hit the abort button.
It could also feature two additional USB-C ports.
Just imagine the possibilities.
Just imagine the possibilities.
Lately the "PRO" word in Apple products has only been an excuse to overcharge and obscenely rise prices.
A "PRO" Laptop does NOT ship with 8GB Ram and 128 SSD in 2019.
Not sure what is all the rant about increased price.
Configure existing MBP 15 with vega = 3149$
New MBP 16 will start at higher end configuration = higher starting price.
Configure existing MBP 15 with vega = 3149$
New MBP 16 will start at higher end configuration = higher starting price.
iOS 13 has PowerBeats Pro icons when changing the volume while they’re connected. There’s also images of them when the case is opened and the iPhone screen is on. So yes, there is precedent for visual integration.