There is also no successor to the 2017 13" nTB MBP Kaby Lake processor yet so far (Coffee Lake doesn't have any 15-W chips, Kaby Lake R doesn't of the higher-end integrated graphic and Whisky and other Lakes aren't out yet).I think the fact that they didn't update the none touch bar MBP at the same time as the 2018 MBP's says something, this 13" MacBook could replace that model and the Air with the current 12" MacBook dropping to $999, the long stated rumour that it was delayed because Apple wanted to put a 10nm inside it but has now changed to the 14nm Kaby Lake because Intel delayed them until 2019 makes sense, Mark Gurman stated this early in the year after Apple had the intention of announcing it at WWDC but later changed the plans (according to Gurman)
Reminds me of the people claiming that wireless headphones could never match wired ones in terms of sound quality.No wireless charger can match the speed and power of the wired ones yet. Yes, it is convenient to have these charging mats lying around places to top up the compatible gadgets, but then it gets really expensive.
Part of that price discrepancy is due to Intel charging significantly more than, eg, Qualcomm for the main processor unit.The market in a bit of a weird position at the moment: most competing sub-$1000 (or even low $1000s) laptops still only have 1080p screens (which are probably dirt cheap due to their ubiquity), while $400 tablets are sporting retina displays...
Let's hope the 12" Macbook gets Thunderbolt USB-C and Touchbar...
spect ratio of the Airs is bad... so even with Retina I'm not interested in those...
And, yes we definitely need a new Mini...
That's why I prefer the Mini... fits the pocket... if necessary even the backpocket of a jeans...
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That processor class doesn't come with a built-in TB controller yet. It might get one next year.Let's hope the 12" Macbook gets Thunderbolt USB-C and Touchbar...
I need, it’s small and comfortable to carry and it’s larger than a phone.Who needs a iPad mini?
Maybe Apple will release a new 'plain' 9.7" iPad with much reduced bezels next year. Goes somewhat towards offering something more iPad mini-like.I'm interested in the 11" Pro, but I do wish Apple would keep the mini alive even if just to slap an A10 in it but keep all of the other specs the same.
Because the people buying an iPad mini are likely getting one in place of a larger iPhone, which means that the iPad mini may actually be causing Apple to earn less money, not more.While an upgraded mini won't sell in the same volume as the regular size, it will sell. And it's not like Apple can claim model lineup simplicity anymore so... why not make more money Apple?
Stockholders (and mini fans) want to know.
Yeah, I’m kind of amazed that 3.5 years later the 12” MacBook hasn’t moved in price. I can appreciate at launch that they couldn’t hit the $999 price point with a new product like that. But you’d think over time if the purpose of it was a low end laptop to sit alongside the MacBook Pro that after 3.5 years they could have slowly reached $999 and maybe even had a 13-14” non-Pro version of it as well.
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I don't think the size of the iPhone has anything to do with Apple's decision to kill the Mini... if they do indeed kill it. I think it will have everything to do with price.You're right of course. But I wonder if (soon to be) existence of the 6.5 iPhone at a $1000 is a reason why Apple is apparently sort-of EOL-ing the iPad mini. Partly because for some tasks a 6.5" phone can substitute a 7.85" tablet (probably movie watching as the 16:9 crop on the 6.5" iPhone is very close in size to the same crop on the 3:4 7.85" iPad mini). And partly because Apple rather sells $1000 phones for those purposes than $400 tablets.
I don't think the size of the iPhone has anything to do with Apple's decision to kill the Mini... if they do indeed kill it. I think it will have everything to do with price.
I am a fan of the iPad Mini 4 and was hoping for a Mini Plus (Pencil support). But when I saw the introduction 2018 iPad at the entry price of $329 I concluded that there is no place (price-wise) for a mythical Mini Plus. Apple took a few steps back from the Air 2 and Pro 9.7 to get the 2018 iPad down to that $329 price. Doing the same thing with the Mini I don't think would translate well. Keeping everything in the Mini 4 as-is but upgrading the processor and adding Pencil support would push it to $400-500... for a Mini Plus that is a hard sell. Yes, there are people who would buy it at that price... I'd seriously consider it. But I don't think it would be at the volume that Apple would expect.
Where are you seeing that? Article clearly states new iPad pros. 11” and 12.9. Both will be bezelless per prior rumors. The 10.5 screen gets stretched , the current 12.9 gets bezels lopped odd.Wait... So the rumored FaceId no bezel iPad Pro is now not happening???
Is it possible that 12" Macbook become that $999 laptop and new 13" will cost $1200?
Exactly. bigger is not always best.They're actually super handy. My mum has two that she uses. She can easily carry one around in her bag.
Yup - Exactly what I think they'll do. Especially since the current 12" MacBook has gotten better with upgrades over time. I think the 13" model looks a lot like the 12", using the same processor class, with the Retina display found in the current 13" MacBook Pro (and hopefully an additional USB-C port.)
The 13" model will be thinner and lighter than the Air (and MacBook Pro "Escape") it replaces, with as good battery life and performance as the Air, but now with a Retina display.
It probably took Apple a little longer than they wanted to get to this point (thanks to Intel), but it looks like it's probably here. And the lineup becomes much simpler:
Macbook: 12" and 13"
MacBook Pro 13" and 15"
with clear distinctions between the two product lines (weight, processor speed, storage options, TouchBar, Thunderbolt 3) to justify the positioning and pricing.
Oh ok, I was looking at the pictures and still saw the Home Button. My bad.Where are you seeing that? Article clearly states new iPad pros. 11” and 12.9. Both will be bezelless per prior rumors. The 10.5 screen gets stretched , the current 12.9 gets bezels lopped odd.
Not if the customer buys an iPad and the smaller iPhone as that meets their needs.Because the people buying an iPad mini are likely getting one in place of a larger iPhone, which means that the iPad mini may actually be causing Apple to earn less money, not more.