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Next MacBook Air to Feature Off-White Bezels and Keyboard, M2 Chip, USB-C Ports Only, MagSafe, and iMac-Like Colors
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You thought airliners were operated by hobbyists, or Mom and Pop? American Airlines is a division of AMR Corporation.
Agreed. I just haven't seen very many people sporting bright pink, mint green, or sunny yellow laptops in the office and business environment. Also, in my experience, IT departments tend to buy conventional traditional colors so they don't have to anticipate, stock, and manage employees' color preferences.
But hey, maybe the work world is changing. Perhaps, there are tons of people in the corporate world using hot pink laptops with Hello Kitty decals on the back. But, I doubt it. I suspect that the overwhelming majority of corporate laptops are black, grey or silver.
The only reason I care about any of this is that I would like to see the MBA continue to have a strong presence in the business world. This will push Apple to maintain the platform and ensure that it remains capable. Anyway, I am sure Apple will provide a "traditional" (i.e., silver to go with the white bezels) color option, since they have done so in the past and it is in their interest to do so.
This is what concerns me. I would hate to see people up-sold into technology they don't need just because of Apple's color schemes. That would be a bummer.
Ah, yes, IT departments. As Dilbert said, “the preventers of technology”.
I was going to make a snarky comment about MBAs, but then I realized you meant MacBook Airs rather than worthless business degrees.
Are you aware that white is one of the most common office colors today? The traditional gray/beige is on the way out.
Absolutely, "worthless" business degrees. Here are just a few ne'er-do-wells that earned MBAs:I was going to make a snarky comment about MBAs, but then I realized you meant MacBook Airs rather than worthless business degrees.
Tim Cook
Colin Powell
Mary Barra (CEO GM)
If they do go the colorful route, yes, they’ll have a silver option just as the 24” iMacs do. Our company colors are teal and gray. If Apple somehow were to sell one in teal, I don’t think it’s out of the question.
Well, of course, my point was that it is kind of dismissive for the poster I was replying to calling an MBA or business degree "worthless". So, I was pointing out that there are certainly some pretty accomplished folks that have gone that route and probably found it worthwhile.
It is like many things in life, you get from it what you put into it. My undergrad was engineering, and I got an MBA (in the evening while working full-time) because my job started to involve more financial analysis and decision making. I found the program useful and worthwhile. Could I have done the job without an MBA? Sure. But, it definitely broadened my understanding of the business decisions our organization was facing, so it helped me do a better job.
Back to the new MacBook Air: It is been about 4 years since the last redesign, so next year is about time for a new one. Just be prepared for a couple hundred dollar price bump, which is common when they launch a new model. And, I really don't have a problem with the rumored design and colors, as long as Apple offers at least one options that is kind of neutral/traditional (e.g. silver), which they will undoubtably do.
I think it also raises another interesting question; what will happen to the current MBA model? There is a fair chance that Apple will continue to offer it as a lower priced option for people that like the old wedge design. In fact, it might fit perfectly into their "SE" lineup:
SE line-up: traditional design and lower price: GOOD
iPhone SE = $399
iPad SE (iPad 9th gen) = $329
Watch SE = $279
MacBook SE (2020 M1 MBA) = $899? or add the new M2 chip and keep it at $999
Air line-up: newer design language and medium price: BETTER
iPhone 13 mini/iPhone 13 = $700/$800
iPad Air 4 = $599
new MacBook Air 14in = $1,199
Watch 7 = $399
Pro line-up: latest design and technology at highest price: BEST
iPhone Pro/Pro Max: $999/$1099
iPad Pro 11/12.9: $799/$1099
MacBook Pro 14/16: $2000/$2500
Here in the Netherlands, Chromebooks are very common in schools, from elementary through high schools
I appreciate the differentiation between the white and black. Black will stand out as 'pro' while white is more 'consumer' and 'education' oriented. Like the good ol days.
It obviously means USB as the only input/outputs, as opposed to the SD card reader and HDMI port that are now on the Pro models.
I hope it also really does mean a plurality of Thunderbolt/USB4 ports. Three would be fine.
Suspect we're stuck with two on the Airs, especially if they're using MagSafe.
You are likely right. I'd like three so that I can use an external monitor (mine supports USB-C directly - and will charge whatever is connected), and a hard drive (e.g. an external SSD for Time Machine) and the freedom to do something else (phone, camera, USB stick, scanner, etc.) - simultaneously.
I'd live with two. Plus MagSafe for charging.
Thats not a contradiction. MagSafe isn't called a port in the same way that the powerplug on an iMac isn't called a port. Logically it implies that it will have MagSafe and USB-C instead of MagSafe, USB-C, SD, and HDMI.
No. I'd be wary of expecting a USB hub to cope with charging and display on one connection whilst also managing data transfers on others. And I don't want to have to pay for a hub and carry it around with me.
I saw a YT video where his monitor (albeit extremely high end) had a built in hub for his peripherals.
It charged his MacBook Air, connected to his SSD, and was an external display all with just a thunderbolt 3 connection.
I've been on the lookout for an affordable version. If anyone knows any affordable models that support those features I would greatly appreciate it. (24" - 27" size with 2k-4k res higher hz is nice)
There are many which have proven to do that well. I mentioned hubs based on what you said you wanted to drive, are you bringing your external display and scanner with you?
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Having my new M1 Max MBP, I can say that I'm glad to have MagSafe back! It's just extra peace of mind knowing that if someone happens to step on or trip over my cord it's not going to yank the MacBook off the table or damage a connector. I can still charge via the Thunderbolt ports if I want. The new power adapter is a USB-C/Thunderbolt power adapter so it can use a USB-C cord if you want. The included cord is the USB-C to MagSafe that's 2m in length.
I expect the new MacBook [Air] to also use MagSafe. Probably new iPads too.