I was thinking about that, too. BUT iPads require “thumb space” on the edges. So, iPads have a NOTCH, but it goes alllll the way around. There’s no reason why a MacBook screen can’t go all the way to the edges meaning you decrease the size of the screen (boooo) or notch it (yaaay!).
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For you experts out there: My 2016 Macbook Pro TB has issues running my new 4K monitor in scaled resolution, things get choppy. Would the new Macbook Pro coming out now fix this problem for me since its "stronger"?
Of course it will. Because if not, Apple will have one less thing to market in subsequent iterations.
Okay so for you it's an issue. Makes sense. For me, I never hide the menu bar. I like to see the time.
On a screen this size it wouldnt be annoying, however i do wonder how full screen apps would be affected. Notch or no notch this MacBook Pro is a buy.
Not necessary even WITH FaceID and ridiculous without it. There is no possible excuse for a notch on a device this size.
It will be the next upgrade. Faceid will get in there next gen. Otherwise it would be just too perfect.
And a less protruding wider notch would perhaps look better and more unified in the design.
but I don’ t think there will be a notch, but apple always manages to have a little controversial surprise . It keeps the buzz going on social media, YouTube , etc.
Interesting seeing some of these comments. I don’t think a notch would be a bad thing if it means Apple makes the display totally (or 99%) bezel less. Just make the notch take up a small center chunk of the menu bar. Then on one side of the notch are your program options, and the other side are your control panel options. That seems to make logical and organizational sense to me.
I suppose the problem would be on something like FCPX where there are what, 7 program option drop downs, that extend more than halfway across the menu bar. I imagine if they were to bring something like this on board they’d find a way to implement a new OS level way to compress those options a touch (and why they pay UI designers, excepting the clowns working on Safari).
I suppose the problem would be on something like FCPX where there are what, 7 program option drop downs, that extend more than halfway across the menu bar. I imagine if they were to bring something like this on board they’d find a way to implement a new OS level way to compress those options a touch (and why they pay UI designers, excepting the clowns working on Safari).
Rumor has it that the Apple Car will have a notch in its windshield too
It's a signature design. Bring it on, Apple!
As for bezels, they serve a purpose! Why are people constantly wanting to drop the bezels to zero? For the most accurate colour reproduction on the screen (for photo and video work), a bezel ensures there's no surrounding light bleed. We need this separation between the screen and the surrounding environment to achieve that.
As for bezels, they serve a purpose! Why are people constantly wanting to drop the bezels to zero? For the most accurate colour reproduction on the screen (for photo and video work), a bezel ensures there's no surrounding light bleed. We need this separation between the screen and the surrounding environment to achieve that.
So you want the notch but without the camera? An empty notch for you because surely they would not offer two totally different chassis choices. Bold request!
With iPads you need a bigger bezel to keep the hold the device in your hands . You don’ t need that with a MacBook Pro.
