It would make sense to introduce it at WWDC in order to allow developers time to prepare, but more likely an August or September announcement
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New MacBook Pro Models Coming at WWDC, Suggests Leaker
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If the rumors were true, this Macbook Pro will probably the biggest backtracking Apple has ever done.
going back to magsafe, dropping the touch bar, going back to legacy ports. Although it will satisfy some youtubers to create more clickbaits, I would really question Apple's "vision." Do we really need those legacy ports, considering we're progressing more towards remote working and cloud (hastened by the pandemic)?
I thought Apple ditching magsafe for USB-C charging is for the better. This means no more expensive proprietary Apple only charger. All Apple needs to do is put USB-C ports on both sides of the laptop for versatile charging locations. Going back to the proprietary magsafe seems backwards, although it does give Apple more profit for people needing to replace their chargers/cables.
going back to magsafe, dropping the touch bar, going back to legacy ports. Although it will satisfy some youtubers to create more clickbaits, I would really question Apple's "vision." Do we really need those legacy ports, considering we're progressing more towards remote working and cloud (hastened by the pandemic)?
I thought Apple ditching magsafe for USB-C charging is for the better. This means no more expensive proprietary Apple only charger. All Apple needs to do is put USB-C ports on both sides of the laptop for versatile charging locations. Going back to the proprietary magsafe seems backwards, although it does give Apple more profit for people needing to replace their chargers/cables.
After reading this post, I'm suddenly noticing my Mid'15 MBP is slowing down...
One can make an argument that his 1998 iMac design saved apple
If you need a new MacBook Pro, buy a new MacBook Pro.
you can wait and wait and wait and wait and wait, because whatever will be announced next year will be better than what comes this year, and whatever comes a year after that will be better than the year that came before.
If the New MacBook pros don’t have mini LED, it’s not that big of a deal. From everything I’ve read and watched on the new iPad Pro, it doesn’t make that big of a difference in regular, everyday usage.
The current LCDs they use on the 16 inch MacBook Pro are fantastic, you won’t be disappointed.
Go back to WWDC 2017, it was chock full of hardware releases and announcements.
He has a mixed track record. But he shared a perfect rendering of the Airtag, down to the regulatory text-
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Yes he got the release date wrong for that, but we know for a fact apple intended to release them earlier than April.
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The new MacBook Pro will still have USB-C.
Magsafe will just be an additional option for those who like it.
as for the legacy ports, the majority of consumers do not need them. That’s why the low end 13 inch MacBook Pro, the MacBook Air, and the new 24 inch iMac all don’t have them.
but a high-end 14 inch MacBook Pro, and especially the 16 inch MacBook Pro are not made for regular consumers. They are made for high end professionals who frequently need HDMI ports, SD card slots, and multiple other inputs. So yes, for them, bringing it back is a step in the right direction
I had no problem with the Touch Bar. It was different and innovative. They could have tried improving it before deciding to scrap it. Maybe move it above the function keys.
depends on what you qualify as low end? to me it was always the 15inch with integrated graphics.
not happening ... iMac 24 just announced and the "new" MBPs will feature M2 ... I do not think Apple is ready to announce unless we are weeks away from shipping, and I do not see that happening until late Q3 at the earliest ...
I’m unsure what exactly is legacy about HDMI? Literally the most common media interface.
It was stupid to remove HDMI to begin with. Its very common to need to connect laptops to TV’s or projectors. A dedicated port for that is obviously a must.
yes, you are so right - there will always be something better. WWDC is only a few weeks away and if nothing gets announced there, then yes, I will bite the bullet so to speak and get the current M1 MacBook
Cannot wait! I am ready to finally retire my MacBook Pro from 2012. 14 inch would be nice. I will probably cry at the price in Euro but I already put my tax return money aside. Was waiting for a redesign and it would be amazing to retain my hdmi and sd reader
OK but the 24 inch iMac and the 16 inch MacBook Pro we’re never going to have the exact same processor. Ones made for regular consumers, ones made for professional video editors, audio engineers, etc.
But it's not like you cannot use HDMI with current Macbooks. You just need a dongle. In fact, pretty much most Windows ultrabooks use dongles as well. The only difference is Apple sells the dongle separately, while most Windows OEMs include at least 1 basic dongle (usually USB-C to USB-A + HDMI) with the laptop.
I'd rather have a multi-purpose port like USB-C that I can convert to almost anything vs a single-purpose port like HDMI.