I agree — maybe this will be an opportunity to reset the rollout, and we will see the base, Pro, Max, and Ultra all released at the same time. I think Covid messed with plans they might have had to do this. I think it would simplify the releases, but on the other hand having all variants ready at the same time might complicate or delay the schedule.
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New MacBook Air Rumored to Launch in April With These 5 New Features
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What's more important is how many ports will it have?
It's a hardware thing.
But no worries since the difference between 5.0 and 5.3 isn't huge.
Additionally, Apple doesn't really seem to take advantage of the stuff 5.3 adds just yet(?). So it's not like you're missing out on anything substantial.
The only thing I miss on my M2 air is faceid.
I think you're right. That would fit the timeline of debuting the M3 first
Would love to see Apple release a polycarbonate MacBook SE (or just MacBook like days of yore) which could pull double-duty of being an entry level model (to clean up the lineup, eliminating the 'last year's computer, cheaper' approach + the oddly anachronistic 13" MBP), as well as the great value / 'take a bit of rough & tumble' education model.
I hate having a numeric keypad because that means sitting off center when using it. Having the webcam in the center while the keyboard and trackpad are off to the left is another issue.
No numeric keypad means you're always centered
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Well, the good news here is the 2023 Ghibli will be the last Ghibli. They are discontinuing that overpriced, value hemorrhaging piece of trash. 😁
At most one more USB-C or Thunderbolt(USB-C) port since this seems to be, at its core, "just" a scaled up MacBook Air M2 with a few minor updates to internals.
The main feature will be the bigger the display and better battery life.
Apple is always super strict about making each step on the product ladder clear and distinct in value/$ and price point as to not threaten sales of the product priced directly below and above it.
My best bet is no more Thunderbolt ports than regular M2 Air since three ports is a MacBook Pro feature.
Crossing fingers that Apple lets us configure it with both M2 and M2 Pro to make it a little more exciting (Mac mini M2 isn't a "Pro" Mac but still got M2 Pro. So maybe there's a chance 15" Air can too? Idk.)
You gotta chill with the clickbait titles. You're better than this, MR.
Now an ugly display is even larger. Wish these had the Pro display. I can deal with less power and ports not something I have to look at most of the time.
The fingerprint issue is really overblown in my opinion but it's fun to make fun of because you know that it's going to be the first comment made after it's announced.
So the notch makes the display "ugly" even when there are visual solutions to that? Just wait until we get the Dynamic Island on the Mac. Then we're talking! 🤣
I have way too many fingerprints on my Mac's screen than the case. Not sure how that happens! I've only reached for my screen a couple of times by mistake.
Well it looks like you'll be ready for the touchscreen MacBooks when they come out!
It's ridiculous to be looking forward to spending money on technology we don't have a pressing need for.
That said, I can't wait to get one of these for my wife!
That said, I can't wait to get one of these for my wife!
Now THAT would be the way to go! I have always felt that the "MacBook" name needs a qualifier, as all Macs have had. There's never just been a "Mac" without a model identifier in the name. Even the first Mac was called the "Mac 128k".