They continue to work just fine after six years as evidenced by my 2006 MacBook and 2011 Mac Mini.
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They continue to work just fine after six years as evidenced by my 2006 MacBook and 2011 Mac Mini.
You might consider tossing a $15 el-cheapo but breadcrumb-resistant external BT keyboard with you all the time to supplete your 7+ grand MBP.
It may stick slightly out of your 7 pound dongle bag, though.
Joni-style portability - my god, makes me wonder if those clowns ever travel around with their own gear...
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Agreed. I run my 2015 at 1920x1200, and it's sad that they can't double that with an updated Retina display. Does anyone really run 1440x900 on these things?
The 13” upgrade is quite nice. I may try to order it for my wife versus an upcoming MacBook.
It’s not much, but I receive a 7% discount through my firm. It’s effectively a mini sale.
I find the touch bar extremely useful. I was a skeptic at first.
That’s good to hear. I am still skeptical, but I am looking forward to it nonetheless.
It's not like those of us complaining about price lack the basic understanding of how a business works...
Not every complaint about price is some expectation that the precious Apple give us **** for free. It's pretty simple. The old 13" MBP used to start around $1300, now it starts at $1800 for a current model. The old 15" started at $2000 (mine cost that in 2015). An equivalent model costs $2400. There's been a huge markup on these models compared to Apple's own pricing of the past for what many view as less functionality and usability.
A little off-topic, but I'm betting that Apple's keyboard woes are intentional training of us in advance of transition to touchscreen keyboard.
(Not claiming originality on this idea, only that it makes the Touch Bar make much more sense. It will one day takeover the whole keyboard.)
(Not claiming originality on this idea, only that it makes the Touch Bar make much more sense. It will one day takeover the whole keyboard.)
If you don't find any buyers, I know a guy who'll trade you guitar lessons for it.
And the whining continues. Apple gave you EXACTLY what you kept asking for and you just don’t let up. Since 2016 it’s all been about 32g RAM and how the computer wasn’t fast enough. They’ve done it but of course it’s still not good enough for you. Then of course there’s the shock of the price. It shouldn’t be a surprise because realistically, you would be stupid and moronic to think that Apple would be dropping prices.
The 13" laptop still starts at $1,300, they just didn't update that one today (which I assume means they have other plans for the entry level 13" laptop).
I assume Tim wanted to build a machine that only he can afford - not his fellow Board members.
(to conclude that it doesn't sell very well, so he can kill off the Mac that he hates so much)
In Australia upgrading the soldered on RAM with an extra 16GB costs $640. That is pretty offensive.
Nope. They didn't. But that only vindicates my recent ThinkPad purchase, so I guess it's OK for me. Still sucks for those that were hoping they'd actually fix the keyboard and remove the touchbar (or at least make it optional).
You mean hardware support, i.e. repairs and replacements, right?
Because software support will be probably more like 10 years..
Well yes they're expensive, but to be fair, they are geared at the Pro market.
I hope lowered priced MacBooks and MB Airs are just around the corner.
Last time I check, the Mac was selling very well, despite the online outrage.
Could anyone tell me if I can upgrade the RAM and/or SDD of a 15inch macbook pro AFTER being purchased? like, in an official Apple way (?)
If the non-official (user based) upgrade is possible I would like to know too.
Anybody? Please = )
If the non-official (user based) upgrade is possible I would like to know too.
Anybody? Please = )
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I have a 2016 MBP and feel no need to upgrade to a faster model. As long as the keyboard works I'm really happy with my MBP. I just hope, in case I'll need a repair, I'll get the new quieter keyboard.
I love True Tone on my iPhone 8+ but is not a compelling reason to upgrade to a new Mac, not yet.
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I don't think so. RAM is soldered, you'd need to replace the entire logic board.
People want what they can't have. They couldn't have it before because it didn't exist. They can't have it now because they can't afford it. And they won't have it in the future, because by that time it will be 'obsolete'.
If these numbers for the i7 is true I’ll be floored. The 13” unicorn has finally arrived and it got me to upgrade my 2016.
As for the touchbar, it works great with BetterTouchTool. Making custom shortcut buttons for Adobe CC is awesome.
As for the touchbar, it works great with BetterTouchTool. Making custom shortcut buttons for Adobe CC is awesome.
Key takeaway is it’s still over priced garbage. The cpu update is nice and they are using ddr4 ram finally which has been the standard the last few years but the touch bar is still useless, the GPU is just the same chip from 2016 rebranded for the 3rd time and still only has 4gb of vram so there’s is nothing about this refresh that makes this over priced hunk of garbage any more worth the value Apple thinks it’s worth... It’s sad watching apple fall as hard as they have, they used to be the leaders of revolution and vision of the future now they have nothing fresh while everyone around them gets better and advances they just stay the same and charge more for it.
Why is Apple refusing to concede its mistake with the removing of the Mag-Safe port? It is their own invention, and literally the most convenient feature on an expensive portable.