Huh?
Did you say the same thing when the original iMac didn't have a floppy drive?
Did you say the same thing when the original iMac didn't have a floppy drive?
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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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Ah, so you're saying Apple should include hardware up until it's completely obsolete?
I really don't understand your issue here. No one is taking away your cd drive.
Ah, so you're saying Apple should include hardware up until it's completely obsolete?
I really don't understand your issue here. No one is taking away your cd drive.
Time to replace my 11" MBA with the new MacBook. Didn't Apple use to have MacBook version before? Way before MBA and MBP came out. I think it has the white "piano" finish.
I really like this simplistic and minimalist look of new MB. I don't use my MBA for heavy works, but I carry it around everywhere to do some documentations or light works. This new MB is the perfect choice for that purpose.
I really like this simplistic and minimalist look of new MB. I don't use my MBA for heavy works, but I carry it around everywhere to do some documentations or light works. This new MB is the perfect choice for that purpose.
This is the big question. Will it over heat that is. Also how much of a performance hit are we getting.
The potential of a performance hit that is too much has me waiting to see solid reviews of this machine.
Apple did NOT take away the optical drive in the MBP, they designed new ones that didn't include it.
If you didn't like it, why did you buy an Apple laptop at all?
Also, here's another analyst showing a report that says media viewing online will eclipse optical media by Q3 of this year: http://www.nscreenmedia.com/2015-svod-streaming-bigger-market-disc-sales/
The market is bigger than you think.
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Beautiful machine, love the design - but lack of ports for me is a bit of a killer.
Having said that, this machine clearly isn't designed for a pro user - its designed for people who just want a laptop to get on with life, and to take around.
If I ever needed a second laptop to compliment my 13inch rMBP - then this is perfect!
Having said that, this machine clearly isn't designed for a pro user - its designed for people who just want a laptop to get on with life, and to take around.
If I ever needed a second laptop to compliment my 13inch rMBP - then this is perfect!
Not to play semantics, but that is essentially the same as taking it away.
Because my rMBP is still one of the best laptops I've ever owned and is perfect for what I use it for. Are you saying I don't have the right to be critical about a product I have purchased?
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Have you actually tried the machine yourself? Keyboards are very personal devices as such don't dismiss it until you have tried it.
Light on Ports, Heavy on Fail
Total fail.
One stinking port - Fail.
$79.00 adapter - Fail.
$1299 starting price - Fail.
And the one stinking port on it doesn't work at the fully-spec'd USB-C standard (10 Gbps.......Macbook's is only 5.1Gbps) - Fail.
Total fail.
One stinking port - Fail.
$79.00 adapter - Fail.
$1299 starting price - Fail.
And the one stinking port on it doesn't work at the fully-spec'd USB-C standard (10 Gbps.......Macbook's is only 5.1Gbps) - Fail.
Correct on all accounts. It's not for heavy uses. It's more for people like high school students, housewife, grandparents, etc. who needs computer for homework reports, net browsing, paying bills, etc. It's also an optional to replace iPad. The fact that is cuts down the number of clutters (cables, ports) and th thickness/weight make sense that it aims for mobility.
Nope
No it is not. If you had a MBP with an optical drive, you still have one.
And being critical about a known "issue" (or did you not know about the drive beforehand?) after you bought the damn thing is ridiculous. It's like buying a motorcycle and then complaining about not being able to roll the windows up.
Ever think that the reason it's so well designed was that they didn't have to make room for an optical drive?
No it is not. If you had a MBP with an optical drive, you still have one.
And being critical about a known "issue" (or did you not know about the drive beforehand?) after you bought the damn thing is ridiculous. It's like buying a motorcycle and then complaining about not being able to roll the windows up.
Ever think that the reason it's so well designed was that they didn't have to make room for an optical drive?
Jesus, no one is asking for a LOT of ports, but expecting at least a USB Port, HDMI and port to connect to a monitor for a $1,600 computer isn't asking for a lot. God you people really drinking the ***** cool aid on these forums.
Dude, one port on a laptop is inexcusable. I don't care how thin it is, I care how functional it is. Especially for a device that costs more than the 13" Retina MBP. This should not exist, this is an absolute disgrace as an Apple product.
If this device was, say, 600-800 dollars, I wouldn't mind. But it's not. This device is absolutely useless from any perspective you look at it.
I just bought the 15 inch for 1619 at best buy with a 10% coupon and the 200$ off deal last week. Is it worth to return it for a 13 inch? Just dont want buyers remorse with something new that just came out. But for 300ish more I have more real estate and a quad core. I am not sure between the tradeoffs....
It's not a normal port. Why do you need so many ports for? It's unnecessary clutter****. If you MUST, there is always a hub.
Nerds love to think their technology needs represent the needs of the public. They usually do not.
Sorry I keep my phone, drawing tablet, charger, and headphones plugged in most of the time.
You act like the only thing people do on their computers is use the internet.