I'm torn between the 12" rMB and the iPhone mini. I still use both daily and adore their form factors.
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I have one of those, in blue.The original iMac mouse, just so I can beat up kids with it and tell them how easy they have it with user interput interfaces these days.
Right.
Remember when iPhones didn't need a case, because they would just bounce back instead of shattering or denting when dropped?
I mentioned the 3G/3GS form factor previously, this of course includes the plastic back.
The 5c was pretty good too, except that the phone itself sucked as it was basically a 5 after the 5S had been released.
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Personally, I think it-just-works-AirPlay would be enough, but I am sure there is smart home integration, personal private relay, Tailscale-like functionality with Bonjour support, screen time administration and such they could dream up.
The Netgear Orbi forums are filled with posts from frustrated users having issues with their recent Apple devices. I have considered switching from my very expensive system to Ubiquiti, but it is a significant cost and a lot of work just to see if it is any better. I'd buy from Apple in a heartbeat, even if it means losing bells and whistles I like.
I do believe you are right that there is not a huge market of people with the same use case.
what is special about the extended keyboard? what did the top right button with a triangle do? IIRC it was power button?
You're putting a lot of faith in Apple magically being able to make something that is significantly better than the competition in terms of compatibility and bugs. The Macrumors forums also have plenty of posts from frustrated users having issues with all sorts of aspects of MacOS and iOS.
Back when Airport products came out, Apple were somewhat ahead of the game when it came to offering built-in WiFi in Macs & matching consumer-focussed router/NAS products & there was less competition - and even less that was "Mac Friendly". Apple had an open goal to shoot at. Now, most of the third party networking equipment aimed at consumers is now designed to "just work" and - most of the time - it does. Of course some people have problems because everybody's use case is a little bit unique - but many, many people just happily follow the instructions and connect their Mac and iDevice to the bog-standard router they got from their broadband provider.
Also, back in the day, most users weren't streaming video/audio or using the network for telephony. They didn't need to connect their TV, fridge, washing machine, game console, doorbell etc. to the network, and there was certainly nothing like grid networking, certainly for consumers. Again, you're counting on Apple to simplify an increasingly complex system.
True. However, I would trust Apple to buy (or partner with) a decent mesh supplier and make sure that whatever they come up with works really well with Apple devices, and that is by far the most important factor for me.
No other keyboard I have tried has managed to replicate the feel of it.
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I have missed this feature since it was removed. I keep my laptop clamshelled on a shelf underneath the desk, so if I ever power it off I need to go spelunking and open the lid to get it to start again.
Maybe there is a good USB-related reason the Magic Keyboard Touch ID button is not also a power button, but I am sure if Apple wanted to solve it they could do so easily.
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27" iMac. Complete with chin, black bezels, and Apple logo on front. Bonus if they'd go with the iMac Pro case.
M5 upgrade kit to go inside the original Cube case! Though knowing Apple's history it'd be within $50 of just getting a M5 Cube.
M5 upgrade kit to go inside the original Cube case! Though knowing Apple's history it'd be within $50 of just getting a M5 Cube.
It had all the tools I needed in a logical layout I quickly picked up on.
I know one of the programmers of the Apple's Aperture went on to make their own Aperture equivalent for 2025.
I just dont rememebr it's name though.
Maybe you’re thinking of Gentlemen Coders’ Raw Power and/or Nitro.
True. However, I would trust Apple to buy (or partner with) a decent mesh supplier and make sure that whatever they come up with works really well with Apple devices, and that is by far the most important factor for me.
No other keyboard I have tried has managed to replicate the feel of it.
Correct.
I have missed this feature since it was removed. I keep my laptop clamshelled on a shelf underneath the desk, so if I ever power it off I need to go spelunking and open the lid to get it to start again.
Maybe there is a good USB-related reason the Magic Keyboard Touch ID button is not also a power button, but I am sure if Apple wanted to solve it they could do so easily.
dang... you actually still use that keyboard and its compatible with new macos?
nice setup btw, does the pink light in background help the eyes with looking at the screen or pure aesthetics?
It works more or less like any USB keyboard with one of these:
ADB2USB — Drakware
Use your old Apple or NeXT ADB keyboard on a USB system. Mini-DIN 4 to micro-USB.
www.drakware.com
All three lightstrips are merged into one device in Apple Home, so they don't normally have different colors. They are set to warm white during the day and to red at night.
I'd love more of a form factor return, rather than a specific product. I'd love to see Apple bring back the "system in a keyboard" similar to the old Apple IIc and the like.
If I had to pick a specific product, the G4 Cube. Like an anniversary Studio but in the Cube form factor (acrylic and all).
If I had to pick a specific product, the G4 Cube. Like an anniversary Studio but in the Cube form factor (acrylic and all).
I am still using an even older Apple Extended Keyboard I as I much prefer the tactile feedback. Also have an Extended II as a backup.
It works more or less like any USB keyboard with one of these:
ADB2USB — Drakware
Use your old Apple or NeXT ADB keyboard on a USB system. Mini-DIN 4 to micro-USB.
Mine is connected using a Griffin iMac USB to ADB adaptor.
Nope, all the lettering is still there. No fading as far as I can detect. Keys are still the original light grey but the rest of the keyboard plastic has yellowed. Multicolour Apple logo still going strong! I take it apart to clean every now and then. Some years back one or two keys stopped working but I found another Extended I and replaced the keys. These keyboards are built to last...
I tried to get a new one when mine gave up, but they were super expensive on eBay.
The Drakware adapter had been fine, although it lacks the retro feel.
