Major benefit of the single USB-C

[Rigby]

I think you need to go back and review this image again.

The angle in this image was carefully chosen to hide the true thickness of the device. Perhaps this press image from Apple helps (although it too tries to hide the thickness by fading out the color toward the bottom):

 

[Newtons Apple]

We're on the same page. I, too, value USB ports and SD readers. I have a DSLR, and a printer, and an iPhone. It's not my preference to remove these things. It's my preference that Apple create new options, like an incredibly thin and light laptop. It's not my preference that it's only 12". Where's my 15" version?

But yeah, nothing wrong with saying wants and chatting. This is why we're here. I Was simply responding to some people who get super carried away, for example stating that Apple's core reason for removing ports and introducing USB-C was the profit of removing internal components, as if creating this starting vision of the essential laptop has nothing to do with it, and dismissing the fact that there is a clear segment of Mac buyers that want an essential laptop.

That, to me, is creating its own reality in order to spin an Us vs Them debate (Apple vs Sensible people). In other words, trolling.

Also, I think we can all rejoice when Apple makes the Air retina.

I remember when there was just rumors about about a larger screened iPhone. The iPhone 4 users were freaking out saying they would NEVER buy a iPhone with a larger screen!

I love the 6/6+

 

[DakotaGuy]

In reading another thread I noticed this picture...

Any good reason they couldn't have added a second USB-C port on the right side? Looks like there is plenty of room and having one on each side would have been a really nice feature. Plug a charger into the left port and still have the right available for use.

Why would that be a terrible thing? Anyone?

 

[6749974]

In reading another thread I noticed this picture...

Any good reason they couldn't have added a second USB-C port on the right side? Looks like there is plenty of room and having one on each side would have been a really nice feature. Plug a charger into the left port and still have the right available for use.

Why would that be a terrible thing? Anyone?

Apple made a laptop with only one USB-C port. Get over it.

Our lives continue beyond some laptop company.

 

[Mildredop]

The angle in this image was carefully chosen to hide the true thickness of the device. Perhaps this press image from Apple helps (although it too tries to hide the thickness by fading out the color toward the bottom):

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Why have you ignored the thickness of the screen?

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In reading another thread I noticed this picture...
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Any good reason they couldn't have added a second USB-C port on the right side? Looks like there is plenty of room and having one on each side would have been a really nice feature. Plug a charger into the left port and still have the right available for use.

Why would that be a terrible thing? Anyone?

I'm sure they sit in an office and 'undo' their designs in order to map-out an update path.

I suspect they could easily have two ports, but chose to put in only one. That way, for revision 2 when it has a faster CPU, two ports and a 720 camera, Apple can claim it's the "best MacBook ever".