Lenovo, LG and HP Introduce MacBook Lookalikes at CES 2016

[O and A]

I'll just put this out there. These are all higher resolution than the MacBook Air.

thats cuz the screens are bigger.

 

[Rogifan]

That title made me smile

The HP display sounds good but hardly bezel free. The bottom bezel is huge
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Dell XPS models look better than this one.

I'll just put this out there. These are all higher resolution than the MacBook Air.

Um, because the MBA is being phased out...

 

[SpiderDude]

Shameless.
But great. This way Apple will be forced to get off its ass and make something even cooler to stand out from the crowd.

 

[skinned66]

That gold and black Lenovo Yoga looks pretty slick. I'd like to see more black options in Apple's product lineup.

 

[Asarien]

Apple comes up with a new model and everyone else copies it and then goes on later how Apple doesn't innovate anymore. If that's true, then why does everyone copy Apple designs in such a rabid manner?

People aren't ready for your knowledge.

 

[Tech198]

Apple actually has the idea about multiple adapters

 

[Siris4]

Apple's got some competition! The MacBooks are too slow for that pricepoint

 

[snebes]

thats cuz the screens are bigger.

The Lenovo is 12" and the HP is 12.5". Both outclass the MacBook Air (non-retina) significantly, the later even having a 4k display.

 

[naeS1Sean]

If you can't beat them, join them...?

 

[SSD-GUY]

This seals it. Waiting for Apple's skylake refresh. Was so close to getting a rMB, however seeing these vendors with 12' laptops that have 2/3 ports has made me seriously reconsider getting a rMB.

Maybe Apple can give us a Retina MacBook Air?

 

[Tech198]

Good start to the new year .....

 

[dannyyankou]

They even copied the promotional picture.

 

[AdonisSMU]

1. Buy laptop.
2. Install Linux.
3. ???

They need a Linux option. I could buy a laptop and install windows 10 as well... If i'm paying the same rate as everyone else I should get the same service. At least the linux option should be cheaper because there is no windows license to pay for right?

Apple comes up with a new model and everyone else copies it and then goes on later how Apple doesn't innovate anymore. If that's true, then why does everyone copy Apple designs in such a rabid manner?

Multiple ports is an innovation?

 

[DNichter]

Ah, but what's the replacement? "copycat"ting a proprietary interface completely controlled by Apple won't fly. So do the copycats make other proprietary interfaces so we can have huge fragmentation away from one standard? Can't wait for needing multiple adapters to unhook headphones from an iDevice to then plug into some piece of home audio equipment not made by Apple, and then maybe yet another adapter to jack into a friends mobile music device when they want to share a listening experience together. Horray!!! The Future

No adapters, jus Bluetooth.

 

[npmacuser5]

I'll just put this out there. These are all higher resolution than the MacBook Air.

Tech Spec's do not necessarily equate to a better user experience.

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

No adapters, jus Bluetooth.

Bluetooth is a poor answer for all audio applications. Fine for those willing to make the compromises and in niche situations where a wire can get in the way, but weak for many other people and situations.

 

[El Hikaru]

Oh sad. All the works are copied within months.

 

[DNichter]

Bluetooth is a poor answer for all audio applications. Fine for those willing to make the compromises and in niche situations where a wire can get in the way, but weak for many other people and situations.

I guess get used to it? That's what's happening.

 

[ctyrider]

I'll bet any money the rMBP gets a redesign with Skylake and all the ports will be there.

OK, how much do you want to bet that the next rMB will have a single USB-C port?

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

I guess get used to it? That's what's happening.

Wow! So we're "hearing it wrong" (now)? Glad Apple is driving this change to make it all so much better:

• proprietary jacks completely controlled by Apple or licensed from Apple (at an Apple premium and Apple "sharing with others" pace) vs.
• lightning adapter (again licensed only by Apple at an Apple premium) vs.
• bluetooth wireless which brings the compromises of a "standard" not really made to maximize wireless audio quality playback.

Pick a favorite option (knowing that no matter which one anyone likes, there will very likely be at least one adapter to add to our (off device) load: lightning to 3.5mm, so that the new headphones we have to buy can work with just about everything we already have, including everything from Apple that doesn't have a lightning port).

"The future" looks so bright I can barely look toward it.

 

[gadgetgrapevine.com]

Where are the linux options? Windows 10 doesn't cut it for me.

Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition. About as good as it gets when it comes to ultrabooks pre-loaded with Linux.

 

[HenryDJP]

That's not how i remembered it...

I like the LG one.

This is one place Apple hasan't caught up is in speakers

No Apple laptop has Dolby sound yet..., not even the iPad Pro with the "sound that adjusts as u tilt"

Sure, its cool, but its no Dolby...

Just for the sound alone, I wish Apple had caught up in this, but maybe to much focused on these little tricks instead.

Oh please, how could you even write any of that with a straight face? I don't see how anyone would care about wanting Dolby sound out of some laptop speakers, especially with these super thin laptops. Historically, speakers in a laptop sound like crap. Even the larger speakers in the 27" iMac sound like crap. The only way to get great sound is through a great pair of headphones or plug in a great shelf speaker system.

 

[DNichter]

Wow! So we're "hearing it wrong" (now)? Glad Apple is driving this change to make it all so much better.

Not at all. Bluetooth (or some other form of wireless technology) will improve over time. If anyone see's the future as wired, they are being pretty naïve. I understand high end audio will exist, but wireless via Bluetooth will be the standard for the next few years.

 

[ProjectManager101]

I had this guy who I never liked and he always had a girlfriend that look like me.... never the same.

 

[Rigby]

Uh, I don't really see how the Lenovo and LG are "lookalikes" of the Macbook (unless every ultrathin notebook is now a lookalike). One is a convertible that looks nothing like the Macbook, the other is a 15" laptop that looks more like a larger Macbook Air. The HP is closest, but has a 180 degree hinge and less tapered design.

Interesting that all of them managed to put more than a single port into their thin designs. Probably the keyboards are better too.