Heavier? Last I checked 2.03lbs is heavier than 1.85lbs. That's with an i5 vs the core m.
I was going to post more but I'd just be repeating myself. Try reading and comparing those two again. You're really missing something.
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Heavier? Last I checked 2.03lbs is heavier than 1.85lbs. That's with an i5 vs the core m.
I was going to post more but I'd just be repeating myself. Try reading and comparing those two again. You're really missing something.
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Yeah? Other machines? So where's their sub-$1000 notebook with 2016 parts...??
I.e., where's the portable Mac for the rest of us (who don't have pink MB $$ to spend on a functional totable), which has been the Air (their best selling computer ever)... ...but the "update" on the Air says only that it's been left to molder with last year's parts at this year's prices (i.e., no price drop for outdated innards) - and just a dollop of RAM to call it a "new" model....??
Worst sub-MBP refresh cycle. Ever.
Apple seems more interested in watch bands and chassis colors than in this segment.
Yeah? Other machines? So where's their sub-$1000 notebook with 2016 parts...??
I.e., where's the portable Mac for the rest of us (who don't have pink MB $$ to spend on a functional totable), which has been the Air (their best selling computer ever)... ...but the "update" on the Air says only that it's been left to molder with last year's parts at this year's prices (i.e., no price drop for outdated innards) - and just a dollop of RAM to call it a "new" model....??
Worst sub-MBP refresh cycle. Ever.
Apple seems more interested in watch bands and chassis colors than in this segment.
I ordered one today. I thought I had put Rose Gold behind me, but when I saw photos of it I had to have it. They gave me the triple adapter for free.
We don't know how much faster the MacBook Air is over the MacBook. Other than it is i5 processor.
The MacBook won't be a suitable everyday machine until Cannonlake. The Core M processors and abysmal iGPU leave us lacking.
Now, for those looking for an ultra-portable complimentary machine, it's perfect. Still, it won't be replacing the MBA or MBP anytime soon.
Now, for those looking for an ultra-portable complimentary machine, it's perfect. Still, it won't be replacing the MBA or MBP anytime soon.
Mixed reaction? Yeah, because pro users continually get on here to whine about it. There are three lines of MacBooks and some people need to completely bitch and moan if they all don't fit their needs.
I would love one of these eventually if a larger display option comes out (I look at my 13.3 MBA and figure the right engineering could pack a 15" display in this case. I could not deal with 12.), wireless peripherals get better (I don't have BT headphones, thus port needed) and the power catches up with the MBA line.
So guess what? I have a MacBook Air. It's pretty awesome except for my short-sightedness on storage. I mean I couldn't have known I would need to throw MS Office on here and then later Parallels and Windows, but oh well. It took me a couple of years to get to that point.
I would love one of these eventually if a larger display option comes out (I look at my 13.3 MBA and figure the right engineering could pack a 15" display in this case. I could not deal with 12.), wireless peripherals get better (I don't have BT headphones, thus port needed) and the power catches up with the MBA line.
So guess what? I have a MacBook Air. It's pretty awesome except for my short-sightedness on storage. I mean I couldn't have known I would need to throw MS Office on here and then later Parallels and Windows, but oh well. It took me a couple of years to get to that point.
Is Cannonlake a 10 nm transistors than the Skylake that is 14 nm?
I hear Cannonlake is to come out later this year. So Apple may jump on it.
Tim Cook is busy taking pictures and accepting interviews and spending time with any other organization other then Apple. Jony Ive is also always busy taking pictures and getting interviewed. They both crave attention. Ive try to show off his design with skinny fonts, transparency everywhere and products that are light and thin but don't work. Both of these people ego is beyond comprehension. These two can't be left alone and need adult supervision. Without Steve Jobs these idiots are killing Apple.
I think they're getting there, at least for the Macbooks, but they need some more time.
I don't think the Macbook is the right product for my needs, but if it was I wouldn't mind having a custom Soc instead of an Intel x86. CPU speed is the least important aspect of such a product, so ARM would be a good choice since iPad pro is really close to the Macbook. GPU power is becoming more and more important so as long as you put a fast GPU on a product like the iPad or the Mac you're good to go
Totally agree and what a waste of money the MacBook is. My Air 13" 256g is almost 3 years old and it's been excellent.
The best Apple products to own together is:- MacBook Air, 12.9 iPad Pro and iPhone 6s plus. Apples watch will only be any good once it has GPS and a sim card.
You are not the target group of this product. Those who are interested appreciate color variety. Recent Apple products are always also some kind of fashion statement. Tech nerds are interested in ports, ram and other unimportant spec details. The actual buyers of this product have different priorities and those are being catered for by Apple.
Here! *raises hand*
Coming from a rMBP, I was first pretty reserved towards it after I tested it in a local electronics market. Today I appreciate it even more than the comparably wobbly keys on the rMBP. I feel that I can type faster with less errors on the MB keyboard and I really love the precise travel of those keys, no matter where you hit them. It took a while to learn to use less force while typing and get (mentally) adjusted to the lower key travel. Once that phase was over, I have started to enjoy typing on it.
I'm not only convinced it will be part of the revised MBP's this year, but I'm really looking forward to it becoming the new standard keyboard in Apple notebooks. Just like with music - the really good stuff needs some time and multiple listening sessions before you appreciate it.
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Only that once you've looked at a Retina screen you have a hard time returning to that crappy lo-res screen in the MBA. The Air had its prime, but it is outdated by now. For me, buying an Air today would be a waste of money.
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In comparison, the Air is bulkier, heavier, has a significantly worse screen and an (arguably) worse keyboard for fast typers. Different tools for different use cases.
Screen, screen, screen, screen.
Weight, weight, weight, weight.
It does not really matter if the Airs are better in every other way, since these two factors are some of the most important for many notebook users.
Are people intentionally not getting the point of this computer?
Just ran the GeekBench trial on my rMBP mid 2012 2.6 i7 and the scores for single core came out more or less identical to the video and the multi core score came out roughly 2x better (assuming the macbook is duel core and the rMBP is quad core).
These seem like pretty good results to me for something that is touted as 'useless'.
* The trial of GeekBench only allows the 32bit version to test with.
** It's the morning so the scientific merit of this test cannot be verified.
These seem like pretty good results to me for something that is touted as 'useless'.
* The trial of GeekBench only allows the 32bit version to test with.
** It's the morning so the scientific merit of this test cannot be verified.
Everyone bear in mind that it doesn't support USB-3.1 up to 10gb/s, but only 5gb/s (as with usb3.0)!
it was kind of expected, since the native support is only coming with kaby lake.
also for those who were wondering, the graphics in the air model is still superior, but not that much: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html?type=&...
it was kind of expected, since the native support is only coming with kaby lake.
also for those who were wondering, the graphics in the air model is still superior, but not that much: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html?type=&...
People need to calm down a bit.
The Macbook is not a replacement for Macbook Pro, those will be updated, most likely on WWDC or later.
This Macbook, is all about portability (for those that travel a lot) and for usage that doesn't require much from the specs. For someone, that the only intensive thing he uses is the word and Excel or to see email and surf the web and travels a bit, this laptop for them.
The others who use a bit more demanding apps, then clearly this Macbook isn't for you.
I for one welcome they improve the specs, but despite not agreeing with the price tag, the small bump on specs, makes me the specs are slightly closer to price tag I agree.
let us see what else Apple will bring this year.
The Macbook is not a replacement for Macbook Pro, those will be updated, most likely on WWDC or later.
This Macbook, is all about portability (for those that travel a lot) and for usage that doesn't require much from the specs. For someone, that the only intensive thing he uses is the word and Excel or to see email and surf the web and travels a bit, this laptop for them.
The others who use a bit more demanding apps, then clearly this Macbook isn't for you.
I for one welcome they improve the specs, but despite not agreeing with the price tag, the small bump on specs, makes me the specs are slightly closer to price tag I agree.
let us see what else Apple will bring this year.
It is meant for people who value weight, low footprint without compromising the screen quality above all else in addition to those who just want a beautiful notebook no matter the cost.
Apple is another luxury brand right now, you wouldn't recommend to this mother a Prada suit for their kid either.
1500 USD or euros, is a lot of money.
So go ahead and "punish" Apple by buying an iPad Pro with all the accessories. That will teach them.