That's precisely what the intended audience typically needs, though: a boost for a short period of time.
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That's precisely what the intended audience typically needs, though: a boost for a short period of time.
^ This. I almost purchased it on the spot. I can't mention this enough - the keyboard is fantastic.
Good god
Yes, he said "more portable" not "portable".
1.5lbs makes a difference when you're carrying it around every day, from place to place, in a shoulder bag.
That's about half the weight of a big college textbook, which seems significant to me.
My MBP requires its own bag, the MB, like the iPad, could slip into my wife's purse.
Yes, he said "more portable" not "portable".
1.5lbs makes a difference when you're carrying it around every day, from place to place, in a shoulder bag.
That's about half the weight of a big college textbook, which seems significant to me.
My MBP requires its own bag, the MB, like the iPad, could slip into my wife's purse.
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Guess what, I don't really care that you think I'm grasping at straws. I'm sure I'll be happy with my purchase when it arrives and if I'm not I can return it. I was just attempting to answer your question but you don't seem like someone people can reason with since you're dismissing just what I'm saying.
I went from a 11" MBA to 13" rMBP and the weight makes a huge difference. It's not like I'm carrying a bag with just the laptop in it from my car to wherever I set it down.
I'm hoping the 1.2 GHz CoreM performs better with that wonderful retina display, early results with the 1.1 GHz processor have been disappointing.
Um, no. As someone who travels a lot, that 1.5 lbs makes a big difference. You might be covering a lot of ground or carrying other stuff in your bag, and it all adds up. Or you might be looking at a weight limit and that 1.5 lbs limits what else you can bring. Try toting a laptop and camera gear - that 1.5 lbs may limit how many lenses you can bring.
People can do whatever they like with their money. However, some people try to warn others from buying a Prius that costs the same as a Tesla.
Except there is no other retina Mac that's as portable as the MB. So there is no Tesla in this situation and I don't want to wait for one.
I've never understood this logic. When I'm traveling and the portable office backpack is just 1 of the bags I'm lugging thru the airport, every pound counts.
I'm sure others are loaded down with camera gear, video gear.. etc.
An hdmi port would be pretty sexy too. And thunderbolt is just done right? Wow that was short lived
saw this machine at the local apple store... it's too thin for an hdmi port. I definitely think it should have had 2 USBc ports but it's a damn sexy laptop
You missed the part where I insisted it has a retina screen. It's the reason I went from 11" MBA > 13" rMBP.
Oh no!
Don't let anyone on here see you write that.
Ethernet ports, CD Drives, SD card slots and multiple USB ports are super important for everyone, RIGHT?
Don't let anyone on here see you write that.
Ethernet ports, CD Drives, SD card slots and multiple USB ports are super important for everyone, RIGHT?
Depends on the use context
If you've ever mountain biked, backpacked, or any other activity that requires trade offs for weight you'll realize how important these things can be in the context of what you need. You might not need the most light weight portable computer but not everyone lives as boring of a life as yours
If you've ever mountain biked, backpacked, or any other activity that requires trade offs for weight you'll realize how important these things can be in the context of what you need. You might not need the most light weight portable computer but not everyone lives as boring of a life as yours
This was my dilema. I don't need the processor power or the ports, but I do want portability. I didn't buy the new rMB (on order, we'll see how long it takes to get it
) until I saw and used it in the store.Yes, the difference between the 11" MBA and the rMB is only 1/3 of a pound, but the new rMB feels more balanced and "feels" much lighter. Hard to explain until you go into the store an pick up both.
What I need is a computer that I can write on, use Illustrator for light figure making, surf the web and make presentations. I do all these things on the go, be it at a coffee shop (writing) or an airplane or while traveling.
If i'm staring at the computer for long periods of time while writing, the retina screen really makes a difference for me.
Interestingly, 13"MBA, 13"MBP and this new laptop are all around the same price point. the 13"MBA has a larger footprint and worst screen, and the 13" isn't just as portable as I would like. Its harder to stuff in a backpack and ride 10mi to work and if I'm doing intercontinental travel, the new rMB footprint and weight helps tremendously.
I'm not too worried about the ports.... i can get around that using dropbox or carrying a USB-C-VGA dongle (which i would need anyway for MBA or MBP to use VGA projectors for presentations).
I went with the 1.2/512. It seemed a reasonable upgrade for both more HD space and a bit of a speed boost.