For low to mid end MacBooks it is not important which generation of modern ultra fast CPU will be used.
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Again: why not? Processor speed is no bottle neck to most users.
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For low to mid end MacBooks it is not important which generation of modern ultra fast CPU will be used.
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Yep, they make them for the 2011 socket enthusiast line, which proves they can make them, and could put them in their 1151 socket consumer line. The issue isn't with Apple so much, as with Intel. Apple have always used top end, or at least close to top end CPUs in their computers. But if they don't exist, they can't.
As to the second part, quite frankly if Apple don't continue to offer the fastest CPUs, I'm not buying their stuff. And I expect a lot of others would dump them too.
I do mind, but that doesn't change the fact that at this moment the iMac 5Kmodel outperformed the current macpro model in certain areas.
Don't get me wrong, i'm looking forward for the new mac pro, but IF apple discontinues the "pro" line-up entirely then I might think about alternatives. For now it's just speculation.
To hell with most users. The MacBook Pro (esp. the 15" variant) is NOT MEANT FOR MOST USERS. Tim Cook has nerfed the entire Apple portfolio to cater to the low end mass. I'm frankly scared of what disaster his courageous "operational excellence" will spell for the Mac now
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'Most users' should be getting the MacBook.
Ah yes, the weight. Indeed, I'd forgotten about that. Perhaps they'll use the Series 7000 aluminum that's used in the watch and the latest iPhones. That may only give them 40, 50 grams but perhaps they'll be able to use a thinner chassis.
I agree, obviously we will have to find new ways to accomplish our tasks, so we can't exclude any option available...
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According to Apple most users should go with an iPad.
To hell with most users. The MacBook Pro (esp. the 15" variant) is NOT MEANT FOR MOST USERS. Tim Cook has nerfed the entire Apple portfolio to cater to the low end mass. I'm frankly scared of what disaster his courageous "operational excellence" will spell for the Mac
Valid point, the pro line of products should always be kept up to date. Clearly Cooky hasn't made it a priority.
Hopefully we don't see any more iPhone 5C type products and get some solid updates over the coming 12 months.
Hey, watch straps don't design themselves you know.
You have to focus on what's important you know.
Agreed. that will kill the product line for those of use who use a laptop for work. Nobody every complained about too much key travel, but plenty complain about not enough key travel. The problem is the rest of the industry blindly follow Apple and also end up making **** products.
Apple needs a new CEO.
Apple needs to put more focus on Macs rather than changing the world with prides, FBI's, political or celebrity ********.
Apple needs not to lost its PRO users.
Apple needs to simplify its product line. (Kill that joke Macbook Air for good, just Macbook, Macbook Pro, iMac, Mac Pro).
Apple needs to stop taking massive margins on stuff like RAM or SSD upgrades.
Apple needs to kill iPad Mini, like seriously...
And many more things to do...
*Keep dreamin', keep dreamin'....*
Apple needs to put more focus on Macs rather than changing the world with prides, FBI's, political or celebrity ********.
Apple needs not to lost its PRO users.
Apple needs to simplify its product line. (Kill that joke Macbook Air for good, just Macbook, Macbook Pro, iMac, Mac Pro).
Apple needs to stop taking massive margins on stuff like RAM or SSD upgrades.
Apple needs to kill iPad Mini, like seriously...
And many more things to do...
*Keep dreamin', keep dreamin'....*
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Yep, I'm with you. I'm getting either this new MBP or last year's MBP. One major deciding factor is the keyboard: If its the butterfly one, I'm gonna pass this years model. Coming from 2010 MBP I feel like the butterfly keyboard is too drastic of a change, many people have stated that they could not get used to it. So for me 2015 MBP is more suitable choice, I know the keys are different and do have less travel but they are not as bad as the new butterfly keys.
The size of the PC/Mac market is large enough for companies to make a lot of money is it not?
Worst case scenario, if you neglect the Mac market, what will people develop on? I guess before it gets to that, OSX and IOS might have merged by then and you will be able to develop on those machines instead. Probably something akin to a surface pro.
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That, for experienced users, had to be up there with one of the dumbest ideas ever. They are not even ergonomic.
Big companies like this have to do politics and FBI's(!) - Celebrity comes with popularity ( oh and the music business ) - Pride because it they can
Well given everyone that makes stuff for the Apps store is a Pro user and their are more and more of them everyday... But do agree they need some powerful machines ( New 16-24 core Pro please )
Why? They have a way simpler product line than anyone else - Macbook Air sells pretty well
Agree that Hardware jumps are a lot - but it's down to supply and demand - Bumps on PC laptops etc are also expensive
Again where is your reason for this. I know at least 50 people that love the mini and use them daily
Gibberish.
*keep talkin' Gibberish'
Of course, the whole industry did.
Performance jumps are not that big these days. A 2010 MacBook with ssd upgrade is still more than fast enough for most users.
Apple needs backlit keyboards for desktops.
Apple needs a monitor.
Apple needs top-end/latest processors.
Apple needs to correct their horrible iTunes software.
Apple needs to have yearly refresh cycles, whatever the updates.
Apple's 15%of the market in PCs could be 20%+ if they kept a conscious presence in the market.
Apple needs to run all operations as if they are the most important aspect of the company.
I've read that the risks would be high to develop your own desktop class chips for such a low volume per year (19 million macs)
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And what would I buy my kids if Apple didn't lower the price of the iPad to compensate for the loss of the lower price tablet?
So true!
With the current exchange rates, Apple should give up some of that 200 billion to consumers rather than shareholders
My Mac Mini is simply a dongle for iOS.
And it's silly that people still complain about the update cycle for OSX (macOS) products when Apple has long made it clear, via sales figures and releases, it's LOW PRIORITY.
The new norm, for some time, is we get refreshed desktop products every 2-5 years. No surprise. iOS products are dominating sales. For quite a while now. If you're a "Pro" user, why the hell are you still using a Mac?
And it's silly that people still complain about the update cycle for OSX (macOS) products when Apple has long made it clear, via sales figures and releases, it's LOW PRIORITY.
The new norm, for some time, is we get refreshed desktop products every 2-5 years. No surprise. iOS products are dominating sales. For quite a while now. If you're a "Pro" user, why the hell are you still using a Mac?
After reading your post I did a quick search and am shocked how much the MacBook looks like my 2015 13" rMBP http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2010-04-2-66-GHz-Notebook.33236.0.html
it should be interesting what next week rMBP look like. I guess very similar.
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After reading your post I did a quick search and am shocked how much the MacBook looks like my 2015 13" rMBP http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2010-04-2-66-GHz-Notebook.33236.0.html
it should be interesting what next week rMBP look like. I guess very similar.