HATE the Body on new M1 MBPs - Squared-Off, Cheap Feel???

[Bustermd]

You wouldn't be driving a Lada would you? Or a Yugo?

No.

But people spend $150000 on Mercedes G Wagons that resemble Lada's don't they?

 

[pi=e=3]

The only thing I dislike about the new design is the etched MacBook Pro on the bottom. I would’ve preferred a more subtle engraved word toward the top or something. As it is now it looks kinda like a cheap Dell laptop, in my opinion.

Maybe a bit like an XPS? But they cost as much as a MBP anyways.

 

[turbineseaplane]

Sort of mixed on the designs also, but I am happy they went for function over form this time

 

[kp98077]

I think the new 14 and 16 are absolutely, beautiful! Works of art, what these Macs should have been! Not these thin, non-practical, lets fit everything into skinny, skinny jeans!? with no cooling!

 

[DeepIn2U]

I saw the new M1 MacBook Pros - "16" and 14" tonight. The body is squared off and thicker than my 2013 MBP. WHAT??? And it feels cheap, not like the former Airplane Grade aluminum. You knock on it and it feels hollow-ish. And the bottom feet are harder than previous models, almost like a cell phone case that is hard plastic and sort of hits the desk too hard. I am pretty disappointed. Why, Apple, Why? I waited years to upgrade. Almost tempted to get a deal on an older one now.

I like the squared off edges from the top view or the lid. Regarding the bottom edge, I like the better ventillation, it's a functional need/must-have to get the best performance over longevity on battery power.

I actually agree with you with regards to the bottom plate. But that issue is easy to forget when you start using it.

Out of sight, out of mind as it's on the bottom and an owner is looking at the screen. Personally I'd like to see an M2 Pro in a 13" MBP or the upcoming sleeker MBA (SpaceGrey/Black/DeepBlue) but NOT with white bezels - that's just idiotic an makes no sense with a Notched-Bezel. If no no, I hope DBrand can make a bezel 3M skin if it is white. Eeesh.

cool, dont buy one then. nobody cares.

4 pages long in this thread, apparantly a LOT of people care.

Ignorance must always be bliss in your world, even if you're wrong or missing out on ideas/points of view.

 

[TSE]

Don't. Insult. My. MacBook. Pro.

Mods, take this guy out. Now.

 

[Mr. Awesome]

Maybe a bit like an XPS? But they cost as much as a MBP anyways.

I was thinking the Inspiron, actually:

 

[Ploki]

Actually given the thermal design for these SOC’s, and given they are generally more efficient than the previous Intel+GPU configs, I’m surprised Apple went with a thicker design. I’m sure over time they will work on getting the enclosure more sleek without compromising thermals.

Anyone know what the average power draw/heat output was of the outgoing core i9 model?

that's because it's not a thicker design, it's just less tapered.

 

[MBAir2010]

Apple made a great laptop aesthetically in 2010 with the air.
the look and usability still rocks today
the 2013 retina are beautiful!
the look and usability still rocks today
and
I can cook an egg on the keyboard!
win/win!

 

[bb9]

This article feels more like clickbait, like cars designs, it is subjective, what you fine ugly other do not. Go buy some that look good to you.

 

[MBAir2010]

This article feels more like clickbait, like cars designs, it is subjective, what you fine ugly other do not. Go buy some that look good to you.

aint teh' internets great!

 

[julesme]

Sure, and I think it's great that Apple delivered a high-end Thunderbolt implementation (actually, the security features of their approach are much more important in practice than the additional bandwidth). But it's still three ports. In my office, I am using a USB port to connect my monitor + peripherals + power, one USB port to connect to ethernet and one USB port to connect a backup drive. On the older models, this still left me with a high-speed USB port that I could use for an additional HDD or Flashdrive for exchanging data. On the new models, I am out of ports entirely and I will need to get an additional hub for my office setup. It's a minor thing, but it does illustrate that the solution is not without drawbacks.

I think your use case shows why Apple should have added ethernet directly to the power adapter. This would have solved your issue without even having to add a 4th thunderbolt port (I’m also assuming you could use Magsafe for power and HDMI for your monitor, thus freeing up one of your thunderbolt ports).

 

[Tozovac]

Sure, and I think it's great that Apple delivered a high-end Thunderbolt implementation (actually, the security features of their approach are much more important in practice than the additional bandwidth). But it's still three ports. In my office, I am using a USB port to connect my monitor + peripherals + power, one USB port to connect to ethernet and one USB port to connect a backup drive. On the older models, this still left me with a high-speed USB port that I could use for an additional HDD or Flashdrive for exchanging data. On the new models, I am out of ports entirely and I will need to get an additional hub for my office setup. It's a minor thing, but it does illustrate that the solution is not without drawbacks.

Funny, when i griped here about needing a dongle for usb A hardware, I was met with responses about the superior versatility of usb C ports and suggestions to buy an adapter or hub. So here…why not just carry around a hub/port expander? Problem solved!

 

[Vermifuge]

How's notch, easy to get used to? Only thing that stops me from buying.

not even a thing. I almost immediately stopped noticing it

 

[burgman]

This article feels more like clickbait, like cars designs, it is subjective, what you fine ugly other do not. Go buy some that look good to you.

So someone can't express their dislike for a new designed Apple product? Watching the exploding heads is entertaining but kinda sad too.

 

[turbineseaplane]

Funny, when i griped here about needing a dongle for usb A hardware, I was met with responses about the superior versatility of usb C ports and suggestions to buy an adapter or hub. So here…why not just carry around a hub/port expander? Problem solved!

LOL

This gave me a good laugh and you are spot on.

Funny when the shoe is on the other foot and suddenly some folks don’t like it!

 

[arche3]

It's a bit too thick. The thermals are great on the 16max 32gpu. I think we run into raw horsepower issues before thermal issues on these. So they could of made it slightly thinner. I can handle a bit of fan noise.

 

[Pilot Jones]

How's notch, easy to get used to? Only thing that stops me from buying.

TopNotch for macOS

Makes the notch disappear like a ninja.

topnotch.app

 

[mariusignorello]

Didn’t some people say they don’t care if it’s thicker or how it looks as long as ports come back? But now that the ports are back, of course the goal posts have moved.

 

[Jorbanead]

I have the impression that Apple design language has been driven by a certain "nostalgia" recently, and that the new Apple Silicon Macs are designed to evoke the memories of Apple's "golden age" and recommitment to the good old times and values. It's more of a PR decision than a technical necessity. Colorful new iMacs, which directly derive from the iconic first iMac models, and now sturdy-looking square MBPs that are based on the same design as the 2006 unibody models, which were widely regarded to be "the most pro laptops Apple ever made" (even if this memory is highly subjective).

Agreed - though I think it also just has to do with design being cyclical in many ways. Like how fashion trends come back in style but in a slightly different way. Same with how Apple is subtly adding in a tiny bit of skeuomorphism again into their UI, or how Apple used the flat edge design for iPhone 12. There’s only so many things you can do with a rectangle and a screen.

 

[techspin]

The new MBPs are much more powerful and functional. With that being said, they're absolute chunky monkeys in comparison to the old chassis.

 

[leman]

I think your use case shows why Apple should have added ethernet directly to the power adapter. This would have solved your issue without even having to add a 4th thunderbolt port (I’m also assuming you could use Magsafe for power and HDMI for your monitor, thus freeing up one of your thunderbolt ports).

That wouldn’t help me at all. I am not using MagSafe for charging, I rely on power provided by my monitor via USB-C. You are basically suggesting that I go from a single-cable solution back to multiple-cable. How is that more convenient or flexible?

Funny, when i griped here about needing a dongle for usb A hardware, I was met with responses about the superior versatility of usb C ports and suggestions to buy an adapter or hub. So here…why not just carry around a hub/port expander? Problem solved!

Some of us have transitioned away from using USB-A years ago. Seriously, why do you still have USB-A hardware? It’s an issue a cheap modern USB cable can fix trivially.

 

[leman]

It's a bit too thick. The thermals are great on the 16max 32gpu. I think we run into raw horsepower issues before thermal issues on these. So they could of made it slightly thinner. I can handle a bit of fan noise.

It’s less that 2mm thicker than the previous model… and the second-thinnest MBP model in history of Apple. How is it too thick?

 

[Richu]

I saw the new M1 MacBook Pros - "16" and 14" tonight. The body is squared off and thicker than my 2013 MBP. WHAT??? And it feels cheap, not like the former Airplane Grade aluminum. You knock on it and it feels hollow-ish. And the bottom feet are harder than previous models, almost like a cell phone case that is hard plastic and sort of hits the desk too hard. I am pretty disappointed. Why, Apple, Why? I waited years to upgrade. Almost tempted to get a deal on an older one now.

You (or at least the overwhelming majority) will probably associate these quirks as a premium build in a year or so. It’s strange!

What’s perceived as a ”quality feel” changes over time. It’s mostly by association to other high quality products. Apple keeps moving the needle.

I remember feeling that going from square iPhone to round felt strange at first. After a year it felt premium. Now they’ve reversed the design language, and it’s the same journey.

To some degree, Apple dictates what “feels” as premium.

 

[leman]

What’s perceived as a ”quality feel” changes over time. It’s mostly by association to other high quality products. Apple keeps moving the needle.

Very true. Another fun fact is that these things go in cycles. Current MBP is basically a return to the unibody era, just with a bit more refinements and tweaks here and there.