was slightly thicker and weighed slightly more, would you be interested in it?
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If Apple introduced a new MacBook Pro with a redesigned keyboard that has more travel and ports BUT
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You can get the 2015 one which is what I'm describing in the refurb store (I think) for less than the 2016 and it has ports and better keyboard...
Ha, the 2016 has better ports, and the keyboard is fine for me. Those who have trouble with the 2016 features have been buying the 2015, though.
Yes as battery life & the quality of the keyboard are very high on the list for me, the 1/8" (3mm) reduction is of zero benefit for my needs.
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No. The keyboard is a massive improvement over the wobbly previous one, why would I ever go back?
Yeah I was using my 13" today from 2013 and I was admiring the compact size. It's not that much thicker or heavier for what you're getting IMO (better keyboard, ports, etc)
I would like that bigger trackpad but hey I guess we have to compromise somewhere.
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Was yours wobbly? Mine's still OK. I can feel a slight wobble but it's not bad.
Sure you do, with tiny, cheap adapters. I put them on the ends of my cables and they work as before.
I read that on here. Someone said you can just switch the cables out. Like I have an external hard drive that is USB. If I can get a usb c cable i wouldnt have to get a new usb c external hard drive.
What are these adapters though?
I regularly have to work with the 2015 (or earlier) Macs as well and in comparison to the 2016 MBP the keys are much smaller and less stable, which makes the older keyboard a hassle to work with once one got used to the newer one. Not to mention that its easier on the fingers and also allows for quicker typing.
Yeah, my external hard drive is USB-A, as is my DVD player, thumb drives, etc. I use the Aukey adapters:
https://www.amazon.com/AUKEY-USB-C-Adapter-MacBook-Nexus/dp/B01AUKU1OO/
https://www.amazon.com/AUKEY-USB-C-Adapter-MacBook-Nexus/dp/B01AUKU1OO/
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Yes, conditionally, if it used the same industrial design as the 2016. With that said, it is conditional as I like the current 2016 design also, so which I would choose would probably come down to what I can get the better price on. I'd be thrilled with the current design if they added a microSD slot, tho. I no longer love either keyboard design so whatever as far as keyboard goes...I made the mistake of buying a really nice keyboard.
Now if Apple implemented a variable size trackpad...then I'd go nuts for it.
Now if Apple implemented a variable size trackpad...then I'd go nuts for it.
Without side by side comparison I think most would be pushed to notice. 2016 MBP results in too much compromise for my needs, resultantly I have dropped Apple as the provider for my 13" class solution.
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You are correct they just won't run at USB C speeds. So I had a USB CD drive and then went to mono price and picked up one of these.
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=14854
For my camera picked up one of these.
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=14832
Both are working great for me and I have a travel adapter that has pretty much every port I'd need but I really haven't used it.
Hmmmmm...
I just sold my 2015 rMBP.
It was thicker and heavier. Like most owners, I prefer the new keyboard. I have both the 13 and 15" tMBP and these are the best yet from Apple.
Not much room for improvement on these, but they could always be lighter and thinner and I'll always be up for better screens. I'd be happy to see the SD slot return.
So...no, I don't want to go backwards.
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I just sold my 2015 rMBP.
It was thicker and heavier. Like most owners, I prefer the new keyboard. I have both the 13 and 15" tMBP and these are the best yet from Apple.
Not much room for improvement on these, but they could always be lighter and thinner and I'll always be up for better screens. I'd be happy to see the SD slot return.
So...no, I don't want to go backwards.
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Yeah I can type faster on the new keyboard. It's not bad IMO. But the older ones have more travel. So it's a trade off. Also, I'm more accurate on the newer ones.
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Yeah I was describing the 2015 haha. It sort of like a trick question. I need USB ports, HDMI, SD, and magsafe is a nice touch.
Yes, because those missing items is what I've complained most about.
Now I am confused. What is so important about having more travel that one would want to go back to a slower and less accurate keyboard?
Comfort! The new one makes my fingers tired. The old one never does.
Nah, getting used to the keyboard and lack of ports, it really isn't a problem. Even with my MBA 2013 I had to carry around an HDMI adapter, NIC adapter, and VGA adapter. I do wish however they put a couple more USB-C ports on the other side of the nTB 13 for convenience sake. Agreed with others, 2015 is a great alternative for those wanting older keyboard and more ports.