I also had the 17" and replaced it with a 15" (my back, dragging that behemoth to and from work every day!) — but I'd love a 17" MacBook Pro, as long as it's not too heavy. An M1X or M2-based MacBook Pro XL version would be awesome!
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You forgot to add the caveat that it is the ARM version of Windows that you are running through Parallels and not the regular x86_64 version that normal people and anyone else who wants to run Windows uses.
In addition, the ARM-based version of Windows can't run 64-bit versions of apps. You can only run 32-bit versions or ARM-based versions of apps, of which there are only quite a few.
So yeah, by running Windows on an M1 Mac, you aren't going to be as productive as some of the most popular apps aren't supported.
Still going very strong with a maxed out Retina 2015 15". But I'm slowly looking at a replacement, especially with the new Apple monitor to also replace my Thumberbolt one.
I do have a i9 16" from work and man, the touchbar is annoying AF.
It's not only that I dont like using it, it's annoying that you cant ''feel'' which button you're pressing, so you have to look at it every time. Musscle memory just wont work like with a normal keyboard, because it's basically a long flat surface.
And then the accidental touches...
Changing the brightness or volume because I wanted to press a number underneath it and if you just slightly touch the touchbar as well, it will react. It's super annoying. I really, really hope Apple ditches it or atleast makes it a option for the people that for some reason like the touchbar.
I do have a i9 16" from work and man, the touchbar is annoying AF.
It's not only that I dont like using it, it's annoying that you cant ''feel'' which button you're pressing, so you have to look at it every time. Musscle memory just wont work like with a normal keyboard, because it's basically a long flat surface.
And then the accidental touches...
Changing the brightness or volume because I wanted to press a number underneath it and if you just slightly touch the touchbar as well, it will react. It's super annoying. I really, really hope Apple ditches it or atleast makes it a option for the people that for some reason like the touchbar.
I can't wait for people to find out that the new MBP has the same old 4 TB3 ports as before - especially the guy that was given the 3 TB ports+HDMI+SD+Magsafe version of the fake schematics made to flush out the leaker...
(NB: joking, please don't waste time arguing about that suggestion!)But let's just assume we can trust the rumours:
Last I looked, "MagSafe" was "a proprietary magnetic connector power cable". I don't think anybody will be surprised if any new MBP MagSafe isn't compatible with the old MagSafe 2 connectors, though.
The iMac version pretty obviously isn't intended to be "safe" against being pulled - but then that wouldn't make sense on a desktop which (a) was mostly going to be used with the power cord safely tucked behind a desk and (b) doesn't have a battery so will crash and loose all of your work if the power gets disconnected. The magnet on the iMac seems to be there for thinness and to supply > 100W (the TB limit).
Apart from the breakaway "safe" bit, the only other reasons for bringing MagSafe back to the MBP I can think of are (a) freeing up a TB port from power-supply duties (if they are cutting one) and (b) if they need more than the 100W power provided by TB... but then a 240W version of USB power delivery has just been announced, which won't be a surprise for Apple so not making it "safe" defeats at least part of the whole point...
Remote possibility is that it will be a complete TB3/4 implementation in magnetic form. Not holding breath.
Might be to add the ethernet power brick. Which I would personally not mindI can't wait for people to find out that the new MBP has the same old 4 TB3 ports as before - especially the guy that was given the 3 TB ports+HDMI+SD+Magsafe version of the fake schematics made to flush out the leaker...
But let's just assume we can trust the rumours:
Last I looked, "MagSafe" was "a proprietary magnetic connector power cable". I don't think anybody will be surprised if any new MBP MagSafe isn't compatible with the old MagSafe 2 connectors, though.
The iMac version pretty obviously isn't intended to be "safe" against being pulled - but then that wouldn't make sense on a desktop which (a) was mostly going to be used with the power cord safely tucked behind a desk and (b) doesn't have a battery so will crash and loose all of your work if the power gets disconnected. The magnet on the iMac seems to be there for thinness and to supply > 100W (the TB limit).
Apart from the breakaway "safe" bit, the only other reasons for bringing MagSafe back to the MBP I can think of are (a) freeing up a TB port from power-supply duties (if they are cutting one) and (b) if they need more than the 100W power provided by TB... but then a 240W version of USB power delivery has just been announced, which won't be a surprise for Apple so not making it "safe" defeats at least part of the whole point...
Remote possibility is that it will be a complete TB3/4 implementation in magnetic form. Not holding breath.
You can also get around that 100w limit somewhat, Dell does 130w over C in the XPS’s.I can't wait for people to find out that the new MBP has the same old 4 TB3 ports as before - especially the guy that was given the 3 TB ports+HDMI+SD+Magsafe version of the fake schematics made to flush out the leaker...
But let's just assume we can trust the rumours:
Last I looked, "MagSafe" was "a proprietary magnetic connector power cable". I don't think anybody will be surprised if any new MBP MagSafe isn't compatible with the old MagSafe 2 connectors, though.
The iMac version pretty obviously isn't intended to be "safe" against being pulled - but then that wouldn't make sense on a desktop which (a) was mostly going to be used with the power cord safely tucked behind a desk and (b) doesn't have a battery so will crash and loose all of your work if the power gets disconnected. The magnet on the iMac seems to be there for thinness and to supply > 100W (the TB limit).
Apart from the breakaway "safe" bit, the only other reasons for bringing MagSafe back to the MBP I can think of are (a) freeing up a TB port from power-supply duties (if they are cutting one) and (b) if they need more than the 100W power provided by TB... but then a 240W version of USB power delivery has just been announced, which won't be a surprise for Apple so not making it "safe" defeats at least part of the whole point...
Remote possibility is that it will be a complete TB3/4 implementation in magnetic form. Not holding breath.
Fair point, I just dislike the verbal shorthand that Apple tend to use to make expensive products seem somehow less expensive.
yep. My expectation is that I’m going to probably be spending over 5k a laptop when they’re available. Steep
I think a lot of the criticism fails to take into consideration the target market that Apple is appealing to.Oddly enough people are getting used to the narrow white bezels if you are reacting to a larger version of the 24" iMac. I seen this observing customers looking at the 24" models. At first it was more of a complaint, now its the higher price you are paying for a reasonable configuration that people think most about with the 24" iMac.
Now colored 16" MBP with white trim, that would be radical, but I doubt any MBP would utilizing any significant trim around the displays.
The 24" iMac is solidly geared at the mass consumer market. In this context, bright colours make it look warmer and more appealing, and white bezels make the iMac look like part of the household by letting it blend in better with the wall background.
I am not sure if these design considerations will appeal to the "pro" crowd or not. I am not entirely convinced that black vs white bezels make all that difference when it comes to video editing, but what do I know.
You hit on it. It is simply because they are dropping to 3 TB ports and don't want to be seen as dropping to 2 since one would be required for charging. What I meant about MagSafe vs. magnetic connector is that it most likely won't be a breakaway design, since the effectiveness of that is highly questionable now that the devices themselves are so light.I can't wait for people to find out that the new MBP has the same old 4 TB3 ports as before - especially the guy that was given the 3 TB ports+HDMI+SD+Magsafe version of the fake schematics made to flush out the leaker...
But let's just assume we can trust the rumours:
Last I looked, "MagSafe" was "a proprietary magnetic connector power cable". I don't think anybody will be surprised if any new MBP MagSafe isn't compatible with the old MagSafe 2 connectors, though.
The iMac version pretty obviously isn't intended to be "safe" against being pulled - but then that wouldn't make sense on a desktop which (a) was mostly going to be used with the power cord safely tucked behind a desk and (b) doesn't have a battery so will crash and loose all of your work if the power gets disconnected. The magnet on the iMac seems to be there for thinness and to supply > 100W (the TB limit).
Apart from the breakaway "safe" bit, the only other reasons for bringing MagSafe back to the MBP I can think of are (a) freeing up a TB port from power-supply duties (if they are cutting one) and (b) if they need more than the 100W power provided by TB... but then a 240W version of USB power delivery has just been announced, which won't be a surprise for Apple so not making it "safe" defeats at least part of the whole point...
Remote possibility is that it will be a complete TB3/4 implementation in magnetic form. Not holding breath.
They implemented x64 emulation six months ago:
Introducing x64 emulation in preview for Windows 10 on ARM PCs to the Windows Insider Program
Updated 11/16/2021: x64 emulation for Windows is now generally available in Windows 11. For those interested in experiencing this, a PC running Windows 11 on Arm is required. Today, we're releasing the first preview of x64 emulation
blogs.windows.com
I'm not sure that qualifies as a non-sequitur, but perhaps our meaning is the same. They want developers (and all their customers) to have them as soon as possible.
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My wishlist
- no touchbar, proper function keys
- ports including HDMI and SDcard, USB-A would be useful in 2021
- magsafe
- thermals that work - no more throttling an expensive CPU down to Pentium-II-333 levels
- thermals that work - no more loud fans when watching YouTube at 1080p
- 32GB+ RAM for the MacBook Pro models ... and also because RAM is shared with video RAM on Apple Silicon
- an OS fix for the crazy levels of IO (swap?) on the SSD ... there is no excuse for Terabytes per week for a basic workflow.
- durability and reliability over "thinness" - nobody is asking for am even thinner laptop, we want it to work and be reliable.
Started a new job this week and they've requisitioned me a new 16" MacBook Pro. How I wish they would have just waited a couple of days
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Can’t you trade it in lol 😂Started a new job this week and they've bought be a new 16" MacBook Pro. How I wish they would have just waited a couple of days
Sadly, I suspect a reasonable 15" configuration (32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD) will be well north of $3k.
Nah, it’ll be $3k or less just like it is now. They’re saving on the dGPU and Touch Bar and adding on mini-LED.
I learned something new. Thanks.They implemented x64 emulation six months ago:
Introducing x64 emulation in preview for Windows 10 on ARM PCs to the Windows Insider Program
Updated 11/16/2021: x64 emulation for Windows is now generally available in Windows 11. For those interested in experiencing this, a PC running Windows 11 on Arm is required. Today, we're releasing the first preview of x64 emulation
This has been fixed through an OS update, I think macOS 11.2.3 fixed this issue -
