Probably like this:
Macbook (one size only)
MacBook Pro Retina 13
MacBook Pro Retina 15
MacBook Pro Retina 17 (future ?)
MacBook Air (decommissioned for good)
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New MacBook Pro Still Planned for October, USB-C MacBook Air Also in the Works
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Probably like this:
Macbook (one size only)
MacBook Pro Retina 13
MacBook Pro Retina 15
MacBook Pro Retina 17 (future ?)
MacBook Air (decommissioned for good)
They may just slot in a Skylake or Kaby Lake chip. However, it's nearly as easy for them to replace the USB-A ports with USB-C
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As I recall, back when Thunderbolt came out in the first place Intel petitioned the USB-IF for permission to use the USB-A port but was rebuffed, so they decided to use mDP instead.
That said, there are a fair number of Windows PCs with Thunderbolt 3 ports.
Yep, its catching on a little bit, but I still have my doubts about its long term prognosis.
- I'm fairly confident USB-C will be everywhere. But I'm not sure everyone will implement Thunderbolt 3 as well, either.
That is already the case right now with USB. I think I have at least 8 variations in my drawer.
Type-A, Type-B, Micro-A, Micro-B, Mini-A, Mini-B, Type-B SuperSpeed, Micro-B SuperSpeed
So, now we finally get a one-size fits all version and then it is a problem to have a few more cables or adapters during transition time?
My life won't be ruined, its just a pain in the backside an additional cost to a $3500+ computer to buy four adapters for for the two workstations i have at my home and office.
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Wow! And here I was thinking the Apple II didn't have a web browser! You're a hardcore coder man
It's already like that now. Nothing changes but the type of cables you'll be carrying.
Except everything everywhere uses standard usb, headphone jack and hdmi. Whenever I forget one of these things tons of people have them.
I know they're maybe not getting rid of the headphone jack but as a music producer and dj if they do and I can't use my headphones without some sort of adapter it's going to be the worst.
Also magsafe was the ****.
Nice. I have a 512gb ssd, 8gb ram, and 2.9ghz i7 processor. When I got the computer to replace my failing 2010 MacBook Pro, I didn't mind losing the DVD drive as I already had a USB blu ray drive. The only thing I miss about my previous one is having both USB ports on the same side of the computer, instead of opposite sides.
Actually, I don't think you'll need to. There's this HooToo hub that has USB, SD and HDMI. For the Ethernet, just carry around the dongle you already have, and hook it up to the USB.
However I bet even that won't be necessary, Apple's size alone will probably drive 3rd party suppliers to offer a hub with Ethernet integrated.
As for the audio jack, do you use it for a headphone, or for external audio? If you think Bluetooth won't suffice (and I'd be inclined to agree with you), there are speakers like the Logitech S150 that are USB-based.
The audio jack is also used for optical out. I use it to connect to my Surround Sound speakers. It will be a bummer if they remove that. Not the end of the world though.
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Well, let's be clear what we're talking about here. I was was referencing mainly external drives, and USB peripherals which currently use a myriad of connector types (I'm looking at a least 6 incompatible USB types on my desk now), and that's not even including the various Apple varieties of Firewire and Thunderbolt.
However, since USB-C natively supports HDMI, that is one that will likely be replaced quickly throughout the industry.
I will respond to your specific concerns that I have never been in a professional audio setting where they did not have every form of connector I've ever needed, and they are particularly well prepared for Apple devices. I have never been without a needed cable in a pro audio environment, or even an amateur one. As far as the headphone jack is concerned, I feel badly about the average non-professional consumer who will run into situations in an old car with their Android buddies, or DJ at their friends party, and forget a cable, but I'm not worried one bit for professionals.
I'm buying products from the right company: P...C.
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Even though DVD drives are outdated, companies like WB, NBC, CBS, and many others still release TV series DVDs, iTunes, and other media. Some people are old school like that. Besides, your smartphone still has an memory card slot unless you own an S6 or a iPhone (unless I'm mistaken...my bad).
It depends on what kind of support Intel's motherboards come with. If Intel put TB3 on all their MBs, or don't have a significant extra cost to add it, then one would assume that manufacturers would add it to their computers, because they 'might as well'.
The problem with TB1 and TB2 was it needed the mDP connection. So no manufacturers used it, because they would rather put a HDMI, DVI and/or VGA connection on their laptops. A mDP would have been an extra port that their customer base would never use.
Now TB3 is on USB-C, I think more manufacturers will add it, because people are more likely to actually use a USB-C port. That means that the people who want to use TB3 can use that functionality, whereas the people who don't will not have a completely useless port taking space that could have been used for something else.
I think its more on the peripheral side. If a TB3 drive costs significantly more then its USB-C counter-part then consumers will be voting with their wallets and choosing the less expensive option.
In the end, with your dock and connecting cables, you will probably need a bigger "bag" to carry it all in and end up with a heavier and more awkward load for all that "cool" thinness; then there is the higher possibility of losing some dongle or cable that you find you need, guess some people think that would be good.
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We actually have that in the Philippines and we call it an octopus. No joke. Has eight plugs for different standards. I used one but it only had three cords and was for my original Xbox, GameCube, and PS2 when they were all next to each other.
No thanks to this new standard again. Planning to enjoy the SD slot for a little while longer since I transfer plenty of videos to my external SSD that connects to USB-A. Yup, I enjoy rolling old school sometimes. Oldie but still a goodie.
- Just a few. LG has a 4K one that handles both display signal, power, and drives a USB hub over that one USB-C cable. It's pretty cool.
Is this a rhetorical question, or a honest one?
Assuming the latter, here in The Netherlands we have a pretty great website that allows one to filter on connection type, and I only really get two hits. There are more but these are more like extra 15,6" screens, not meant as a main screen.
https://tweakers.net/categorie/344/...TJzSlKLipWsqpUMTc1MQXRZYo6SVbSSpZGJkVJsbW0tAA
LG 27UD88-W, which is a 27" 3840x2160 screen, retailing for 552 euros.
Acer H7 H277HU, which is also a 27" at a more regular 2560x1440, retailing for 549 euros.
There's also the Philips 258B6QUEB, which is on Amazon.de for about 405 euros. Resolution 2560x1440. What I find interesting about that one, is that it comes with an Ethernet connection.
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