MacBook Air Coming in 2022 Also Rumored to Feature Notch Design

[eatrains]

Apple isn't adding a notch. They are adding pixels across the entire top of the screen except in the very center where they have to leave space for a camera. They could, instead, leave that entire row across the top black. Why is this so hard to comprehend?

Because that concept doesn't work on a Mac.

 

[cardfan]

I just want a xdr monitor with notch. Is that too much to ask for?

 

[drumcat]

I actually don't mind a notch if they clean up the menubar and split it. The current soft split is stupid.

 

[darngooddesign]

Apple isn't adding a notch. They are adding pixels across the entire top of the screen except in the very center where they have to leave space for a camera. They could, instead, leave that entire row across the top black. Why is this so hard to comprehend?

Nope, Apple is cutting a notch out of their LCD panel because they made the bezel tiny.

 

[Psychicbob]

The Scots better be worried. Apple will release a Notch Egg!

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Welcome to the notch era!

 

[Lucas Curious]

If they fill the whole screen without any borders, I dont mind the notch. I never see it on the phone. Im waiting for this MacBook. Please 12 inch size with 13 inch screen. I pray to you Apple Gods.

 

[darngooddesign]

The Scots better be worried. Apple will release a Notch Egg!

Now that’s a tasty upgrade.

 

[Kierkegaarden]

Judging by the comments the past few days, there is likely to be an uptick of PTND cases — Post Traumatic Notch Disorder!

 

[darngooddesign]

Judging by the comments the past few days, there is likely to be an uptick of PTND cases — Post Traumatic Notch Disorder!

The rest of the people will notch be bothered by it.

 

[Psychicbob]

And sales of gnocchi are going to sky rocket

 

[ghanwani]

Sad if true. Where do we go? Anyone have luck with Linux laptops supported by the manufacturer?

 

[satchmo]

Old timers and fans of the Who might get this reference.

 

[darngooddesign]

And sales of gnocchi are going to sky rocket

And notchos.

 

[4743913]

the phone people will feel right at home...

 

[4743913]

Sad if true. Where do we go? Anyone have luck with Linux laptops supported by the manufacturer?

2019 Macbook Pro 16 waves. 👋

 

[Heat_Fan89]

Sad if true. Where do we go? Anyone have luck with Linux laptops supported by the manufacturer?

System 76 if you want Linux and system support. Dell at one time were selling Linux laptops but think they got away from that. There’s a MR member who started a thread and he said he’s very happy with System 76 support as they provide expert Linux supprt.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Maybe people love the notch! Who knows.

 

[aohus]

one thing I've noticed. people that complain about the notch, don't know the reason why they dislike the notch.

 

[Kobayagi]

Really hope this isn't true. I mean, the notch on iPhones isn't design feature, it's an unfortunate necessity.
After all these years, you'd think they would've come up with a better solution, especially for a laptop, which has a bigger bezel than a phone anyway, thus plenty room to hide the camera(s) and sensors.

I'd say, just place them all next to each other... sounds simple, but it probably isn't.

 

[EchoplexSE]

those of you obsessing over bezels, this is what you get. Enjoy, for me I'll be happily holding onto my M1 air for as long as I can

 

[bobcomer]

I would prefer a black notch instead of having white bezels.

How about black, or your new laptop's color bezels? I wouldn't like white either, but I wouldn't buy a white laptop...

 

[asiga]

First it was the NBP. Then, the NBA.

 

[Xenobius]

Someone has lost their marbles...

 

[beach bum]

Maybe people love the notch! Who knows.

If the rumor is even true, and if it is, I guess we’ll have to see how it’s presented. Will it be low-profile and barely noticeable, or will it be like, ‘OMG, the notch just smacked me right in the face’!!! Or ’once seen, it can never be unseen’.

All I want is an upgraded Mac Mini that can support multiple monitors. Tomorrow will tell the real story and we’ll know for sure and then everyone can make decisions that will best suit them.