Kuo: New MacBook Pro Models to Feature Flat-Edged Design, MagSafe, No Touch Bar and More Ports

[joelhinch]

So what are we predicting? 1x MagSafe, 4x USB-C/TB4, 1x SD card reader, 1x HDMI, 1x 3.5mm ?
I don’t see USB-A making a comeback.

 

[Serban55]

As expected, but glad Kuo came and gives us more detailed specs. flat design...expect the same design language as the razer blade laptops
So it seems no 14" in March too
Glad to see Apple adopting the car industry design lang...where every mercedes/bmw etc has around the same design lang for all of their products that is recognisable
So March probably only ipad pros 1 hour max event

 

[Serban55]

I seriously doubt Apple includes anything but USB-C. When have they backtracked on anything in recent years?

from macbook butterfly keys to the original mechanics , but there you can argue that was due to issues....so..usb_C no issues your statement could be true

 

[Realityck]

The refreshed MacBook Pro models will have additional ports, and Kuo says that Most people may not need to purchase dongles to supplement the available ports on the new machines.

Good we need additional ports, not reliance on some dongles.

 

[Fowl]

MagSafe is not too specific, especially when coming from unofficial source. Maybe Kuo meant a magnetic detachable Apple-proprietary USB-C connector, not the old MagSafe power-only connector.

 

[Klyster]

No upgrade on the Webcam?

 

[HandITOVER]

SMH.

 

[skardvin]

No upgrade on the Webcam?

Downgrade possibly...480p Webcam. 😆

 

[sw1tcher]

Could Apple finally be listening to customer concerns and wants/needs?

- No more butterfly keyboard
- Return of MagSafe
- More ports
- No Touch bar
- Larger (edge-to-edge?) 14" display

Throw in

- M2 chip
- Wi-Fi 6

This is an instant buy for me.

 

[ilikewhey]

I seriously doubt Apple includes anything but USB-C. When have they backtracked on anything in recent years?

the butterfly keyboard.

 

[sw1tcher]

Sounds like a return to Macintosh greatness!

A return to MacBook Pro greatness would mean having an easy user replaceable battery, RAM, and storage drive. But we know that won't happen.

 

[Hieveryone]

I'm surprised people are excited. I'm upset. Take away features people love, then re-introduce them again later to make everyone excited about the "new" features. What to heck?!

 

[jwolf6589]

What???? No Touch bar???? I love my touch bar! Glad I upgraded from my 2012 to 2020 MacBook pro last year then.

 

[macsba]

Will it include the SDXC slot? Would love it.

 

[ikramerica]

The problem with TouchBar is that it was not universal so couldn’t be important for software functionality.
Not on iMac, mini, Pro, or 1/2 the laptops. So only power laptop users get to use it, but high paying Pro and iMac Pro users don’t?

 

[jwolf6589]

No Touch Bar? More ports? REAL MagSafe is back?!? No needed dongles?? And it’s not April 1st?!?

Very good (rumored) news!!! Makes me wish I was in the market for one.

Probably will include standard USB ports, HDMI, and a SD Card reader just as the older MacBook Pro's had built in.

 

[jwolf6589]

Will it include the SDXC slot? Would love it.

Funny how my old 2012 MacBook pro had that one built in, but my 2020 MacBook Pro does not.

 

[adam_cy]

Amazing news! Sounds like it'll be more "pro-user-friendly"! But when is third quarter? We don't use that term in my area... Is it April?

 

[jwolf6589]

Am I the only person to prefer the Touch Bar to the keys? It wasn’t ground breaking and all as they claimed it would be, but it was a step up from fixed keys that was a baggage from the mainframe era.

I love the Touch Bar. Its a shame they will take it away.

 

[Marty80]

The irony is these these new features where on the older MacBooks. By removing the Touch Bar and adding keys it’s a new design .

i guess we had a hint from the return of the startup chime, that Apple was going to return to its traditional design.

 

[adam_cy]

The irony is these these new features where on the older MacBooks, by removing the Touch Bar and adding keys it’s a new design .

i guess we had a hint from the return of the startup chime.

We're going full circle!

 

[sw1tcher]

The introduction to this new MBP will start off with "Can't innovate anymore, my ass!"

 

[kerr]

While the Touch Bar has arguably been a failure, I would not have a problem with a smaller Touch Bar.

I have no need for 12 physical function keys that for 95% of the time will never be used, with some of the keys never being used at all.

 

[jwolf6589]

While the Touch Bar has been a failure, I would not have a problem with a smaller Touch Bar.

I have no need for 12 physical function keys that for 95% of the time will never be used, with some of the keys never being used at all.

I love the touch bar!

 

[Karllake]

The new MagSafe will become inductive charging in the MacBook Pro. Apple will include a charging mat as part of the package.

My guess is something more like / the same as the smart connector on the iPad Pro, this may be commonised across the rumoured portless iPhone, iPad and MacBook.