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First Impressions of New 12-Inch MacBook: Ridiculously Light, but Thin Keys and Trackpad Take Getting Used To
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Huh?
"Been about" meaning a large portion of their business or even a main focus. That $20 server software doesn't seem like a solution for much more than a small business that likely doesn't have full-time IT.
Business has always been a small part of Apple's goals. Constant upgrades and not supporting legacy equipment is a big sign of that.
Are you saying Apple should design their products for a minority of their users?
"Been about" meaning a large portion of their business or even a main focus. That $20 server software doesn't seem like a solution for much more than a small business that likely doesn't have full-time IT.
Business has always been a small part of Apple's goals. Constant upgrades and not supporting legacy equipment is a big sign of that.
Are you saying Apple should design their products for a minority of their users?
I like this Macbook, it's crazy forward thinking but that also means it's controversial to some.
The only thing i'm worried about is the new keyboard.
Personally I don't have a use for it now because i'm still happy with my late 2013 rMBP but maybe next year when Cannonlake comes around and a larger version of the new Macbook is released i might get it.
The only thing i'm worried about is the new keyboard.
Personally I don't have a use for it now because i'm still happy with my late 2013 rMBP but maybe next year when Cannonlake comes around and a larger version of the new Macbook is released i might get it.
See, here's where you're confusing me.
You're absolutely intent on coming up with excuses as to why they're making their computers harder for businesses and corporations, and easier for consumers. So much that you're basically telling me I shouldn't have purchased an Apple and should be buying something else, like a Windows laptop. You're actively trying to talk me out of continuing to use Apple, so you can continue to stick to this charade.
I like it except for the single do all port, but nothing's perfect for every customer. It will be fun check this out to see what it's like in person. I also wonder if they are going to keep the MBA long term? This new MB will probably be the mainstream consumer model.
Computers at that price range are usually only bought by people who need to use them for their business. Saying that "the only people griping about missing feature X are NEERRRDDDS" is short sighted, and missing the point of what the Mac now is in Apple's lineup.
As has been stated here many times before, the average person buys iPhones and iPads. Macs only make up a relatively small portion of Apple's bottom line, and that small portion makes up the more power user oriented percentage of their demographic. If people are complaining that they can't do their job because it's missing an external monitor port or needs more USB ports, Apple should listen, because these are the people buying their laptops.
I never thought I'd hear that from an Apple fan after being told for years and years that there's nothing that a Windows computer can do that Mac computer can't also do.
I suppose there is after all.
having just looked at the specs for the new MBA's I think they are slotting them in a weird space in the line-up at the moment, it confuses me that the MBA is higher spec yet cheaper (Which actually makes it more tempting for me). The only real difference is the retina display which goes a long way explaining that, but I think you are right, it looks like this will replace the MBA.
Okay, purchase new headphones, got it.
Still on target with external media and devices vs charging?
Huh?
Oh, there's definitely one thing Apple can't do that Windows definitely can:
Cling to legacy devices and processes.
Oh, there's definitely one thing Apple can't do that Windows definitely can:
Cling to legacy devices and processes.
That was not the point at all the poster was making. It's certainly not how I read it.
Huh?
Also wireless.
Though if you need those things, why would you buy a new MB?
Also wireless.
Though if you need those things, why would you buy a new MB?
screen real-estate
Am I the only one who thinks this will be quite a useless display for any kind of productivity or web browsing?
The desktop will be the equivalent of 1152x720..
Take away a few pix for the dock and the menubar and you have something like 600? pix left in hight..
Scroll, scroll, scroll your screen gentle down the stream..
Am I the only one who thinks this will be quite a useless display for any kind of productivity or web browsing?
The desktop will be the equivalent of 1152x720..
Take away a few pix for the dock and the menubar and you have something like 600? pix left in hight..
Scroll, scroll, scroll your screen gentle down the stream..
I'm thinking it will. I'm thinking Apple is going to consolidate their lineup with two laptops: The 12" Macbook, and the 15" Macbook Pro. It's what they're doing with everything else they make, so it makes sense they're doing it here as well.
Useless for your needs.
This is a perfect device for many. Try finding a similar laptop with a trackpad as nice as apple makes. Everything is delivered as a service these days in businesses who are up to date. Only thing lacking in this is more battery life.
Hmmm...
Not a 12" MB, 13" Air, 15" Pro?
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Except for that one guy who needs CD drives to make ISOs.
Not a 12" MB, 13" Air, 15" Pro?
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Except for that one guy who needs CD drives to make ISOs.
Can I requote this? Because this is very true in this forum. Especially in Watch threads.
Nerds love to think their technology needs represent the needs of the public. They usually do not.
Who the hell uses USB headphones? And if you do and have the need to use a flash drive while listening to something, get a freakin $10 USB hub.
I think this is intended to be the entry level MB, although it may be more appealing with the retina screen over the MBA to the average consumer.
Probably not. Apple looks like they're going for a little-big selection with all their devices.
Like right now, we have the iPhone 6 and 6+. Since the 6+ kinda overlaps with the iPad Mini, which Apple is all but letting wither on the vine, I'm pretty sure they're going to nix it, and go with the iPad and the rumored iPad Pro. iMacs are the same way. 21" and 27" are your two choices there. A little Macbook, and a bigger Macbook Pro make sense when you consider it alongside everything else.