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New 13" Macbook Pro keyboard
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do you think the new keyboard should be a deal breaker?
Im deciding on a new mac and its between the update mbpr and the macbook.
The two main drawing points for the new macbook for me is the keyboard and the fanless design. Does the mbpr make that much noise that its consider a nuisance?
Im deciding on a new mac and its between the update mbpr and the macbook.
The two main drawing points for the new macbook for me is the keyboard and the fanless design. Does the mbpr make that much noise that its consider a nuisance?
The fans in MBPs are usually silent (usually running at around 2000 RPM) and don't kick in to high gear until it gets really hot. I'm surprised that the keyboard would be a drawing point, but it could be a deal breaker in your opinion. I prefer thicker keys for better feedback though.
No, slightly faster processor, considerably better graphics, bigger battery with 10 hours instead of 9. I would return it if possible.
You should easily be able to exchange it. If you bought it from Apple they'll give you the new one without a doubt.
If you are considering the new MacBook, it means you would be OK with its performance. You are also wondering if the rMBP fan is noisy, right?
Let me tell you the following: If you are OK with an Intel Core M performance, you will probably never hear the fan in the rMBP. I would be OK with a 13" Air and I've never heard my rMBP fan.
I think you should be wondering: Do I really need the extra portability the new MacBook offers?
I really think that the new MacBook is really aimed to people who need extra portability and don't need the power. I see it more like a super iPad running OS X, which hopefully we will eventually get.
Well, I was hoping that the new macbook would be good for watching hd videos and that, but maybe its a stretch. One thing Im concerned about is eye strain due to the retina display. Some have reported on apple forums that they´ve gotten problems or conditions have worsed after using the retina display. Maybe the macbook air with lower res. would be a better choice ?
Except that the new MacBook is not an iPad, doesn't have touch, and has a keyboard and trackpad.