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Hands-On Video With the New 14-Inch MacBook Pro
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The specs are nice. But it's the design is uninspired.
Hmmm. The 14" does seem to be a good deal smaller. What is the actual resolution difference? I think it's 1440x900 (15") vs 1512x982 (14") by default. So you would actually get more content on the 14" than the old 15", albeit rendered smaller.
My MBP16 is 1792x1120 by default, so the 14" would be about 10% smaller in both dimensions - probably quite noticeable, but not a deal-breaker.
I stopped noticing it after I unboxed it. I said "Oh there's that notch" then I started to use the computer and never saw it again.
It's ugly all the way, too bad
yeah sure, cause you turned blind out of the blue. Brainwashing yourselves won't do
Actually, "auto-brainwashing" is what humans are good at. It's pretty easy to filter out external stimuli that we're not interested in. In most cases it will be in your peripheral vision in any case, so will be out of your central focus.
I don't think the notch is going to be a big issue unless you are really going out of your way to intentionally look at it and hate it....
I think the case design is "solid". It's not particularly elegant or attractive, but this is a tool, not a super-model. I don't lovingly gaze at my collection of workshop tools either.
If you really can't get over it, then just don't buy the MBP.
I guess you know me better than I know myself?
Of course he does! This is the Internet!
No, I didn't get any headache yesterday. I'll use it a lot longer today so I'll let you know if I do
Thanks, already tried. It states it’s loading the options me u but then restarts back into its loop
Not worried about dealing with apple as they are always great. But with with shipments for Macbooks having already slipped into December would just be a pain. Especially as this macbook pays my bills.
What notch? ?
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Nice video! Really happy that MagSafe along with ports have made a comeback
Awesome, thank you. It looks quite a bit thicker, but the specs sheet has it as only a few mm difference. Is that because of the tapered design of the 13"?
"Notch = Failure in All Three..
Seriously, it's getting tiresome. Get an Air then.
notch-o's with cheese still available in the peanut gallery, apparently.
Apple made the right tradeoffs with the notch until such a day when it can become seamless; meanwhile, get creative.
There are ways (and reasons) to get used to the notch. Maybe it pushes you toward trying dark mode to hide the notch. And maybe that's not such a bad change for you. A good exercise in adapting to the environment.
Because, if you think the notch is bad, look at a toilet. Seriously. Most toilets are objectively much uglier than notches, yet scarcely anyone notices. The notch won't negatively impact me one iota. I was using dark mode way before it was a thing. As early as 2005 or so, I had my desktops dark as I could get them, Not because I don't like light, color, beauty, and art; I work early in the mornings and/or at night enough to not enjoy being overwhelmed by the light from the screen in my face when surrounding lights are subdued. I also realized it doesn't waste as much energy both in the equipment nor neural energy of a brain filtering the unneeded light subliminally.
The tendency to resist themes one is not used to is natural, and the need to adapt is ongoing. When I see others using dark mode with syntax coloring schemes that I can't personally relate to, their desktop can look really awkward to me, even though I'm at peace with dark mode itself. So, if you're new to dark mode, do yourself a favor and try to waste a little too much time finding a set of syntax highlighting and theme colors that completely resonate with you, and you might find yourself starting to appreciate dark mode.
Picking themes and syntax highlighting schemes can be a time-consuming, if not aggravating exercise in OCD, to get things 'just right' for your tastes. Like choosing the right paint colors and aesthetics for your home (if that matters to you). But there's a huge comfort and enjoyment payoff for the ordeal. If you live at your screen, it's probably well worth it, since you might not find editor and desktop color schemes that are just right for you.
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A toilet serves a functional purpose. The notch does not - it doesn't need to exist.
The notch provides space for the upgraded 1080p camera, and the ambient light/true tone sensors. Therefore a functional purpose.
First full work day. 89% battery start
Just hit 10% after 8 hours of constant use.
14" c:10/16 16gb/1tB- mix of tasks (no rendering).
Keep in mind this will include the usual background indexing / spotlight / data download / photo processing stuff that normally happens when setting up a new Mac.
Just hit 10% after 8 hours of constant use.
14" c:10/16 16gb/1tB- mix of tasks (no rendering).
Keep in mind this will include the usual background indexing / spotlight / data download / photo processing stuff that normally happens when setting up a new Mac.
Thanks for posting that, I've got a Late 2013 that was maxed out at the time, I've been waiting to upgrade for a couple of years. Who cares about the notch? 1" more screen in a near identical case.... winner winner!