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Redesigned 14-Inch MacBook Pro Expected to Feature Brighter Mini-LED Display With Slimmer Bezels and More
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No, it's grown on me. In certain applications I find it quite handy, giving fast access to tool settings and shortcuts. Like typing, after a while it's in the fingers. And scrubbing past adverts on YouTube, priceless. On my old Macs I used the F row keys almost exclusively for volume. And getting to the function commands is the same keystroke anyway. I'll manage without it, but rather than seeing it go I'd like it bigger.
I think he's saying that you might as well get a pro-grade laptop today, and get a spec greater than your current needs, because otherwise you'll find yourself needing to upgrade more frequently. After 4 years, the "pro" machine you bought will just be the ordinary consumer level, so you will avoid being under-gunned in the future by over-gunning today.
For all those worried, Apple will keep the MBP Touch Bar. It’ll just be a virtual TB on the screen, simply triggered by the re-integrated real Function Key row.
Throw in Dynamic Pictographic individual OLED keys, 14” Screen and FaceID, we’ll have a winner.
Throw in Dynamic Pictographic individual OLED keys, 14” Screen and FaceID, we’ll have a winner.
Do you buy a Mac for its looks? Can looks create a word document, presentation, do coding or a plethora of other essential tasks? Are you wanting to get a new design so you can brag to other people, that you got the new Mac? If not, why spend extra money on a pro model when the Air fits your needs? Buy the Mac for the hardware and integration ability not its looks. Its not an investment. It is a disposable item.
Apple already offers virtual Touch Bar when SideCar is invoked.
Not sure if it is admitting mistakes. More like create a problem, introduce the solution so people buy new ones.
If they are adding hdmi I seriously hope its standard not mini hdmi. if its mini you would have a port that basically still needs an adapter and it would be no different than having a usb c port with a dongle on it for hdmi. also I hope they add a USB A port to eliminate adapters entirely. Unfortunately with apples obsession to make things as thin as possible I have a feeling even if we do get an hdmi port it will end up being mini and we will still end up needing a dongle. just a different kind.
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I am glad at least this screen does not come with a notch.
honestly, I think the touchbar could be good if implemented correctly. Apple's version of it was bad I think.
I would like to see the iSheep that thought Apple is so advanced to bring the 2016 Macbooks with butterfly keyboards and dropping all ports. I remember that argument, being "future proof" ... that future has yet to come 🤣 thank you for beta testing.
Hey I don't like hating on Ive. Ive designs is responsible for what Apple is today. The original iPod, iPhone, iPad, Macbooks, iMac, Macbook Air...that was all Ive...Ive and Jobs. Thier designs set standards and inspiration to other companies and designers. Maybe he went overboard without Jobs guidance though later on.
honestly, I think the touchbar could be good if implemented correctly. Apple's version of it was bad I think.
I would like to see the iSheep that thought Apple is so advanced to bring the 2016 Macbooks with butterfly keyboards and dropping all ports. I remember that argument, being "future proof" ... that future has yet to come 🤣 thank you for beta testing.
Hey I don't like hating on Ive. Ive designs is responsible for what Apple is today. The original iPod, iPhone, iPad, Macbooks, iMac, Macbook Air...that was all Ive...Ive and Jobs. Thier designs set standards and inspiration to other companies and designers. Maybe he went overboard without Jobs guidance though later on.
I already don’t have that ability. I have a MacBook Air and both ports are on the left.
Speaking as someone whose kid almost knocked their laptop over the other day I think very strongly otherwise. Also, it’s just flat out easier to plug and unplug with one hand. It was a great design and hopefully will be again.
We're getting closer and closer to the modern day version of the legendary 2015 MacBook Pro and I must say this excites me. Can't wait to see the full reveal, it should be quite a show indeed.
Yep. Magsafe has saved our laptops from our rampaging dogs countless times.
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Why do all of these mockups show a screen with rounded corners? That would be such an ugly design choice for a laptop.
I like this idea of MagSafe, HDMI and SD card coming back as it becomes clear that those ports will not change design any time soon. I just hope the MagSafe still detachable to the power brick and connects via USBC on the power brick end.
I wonder what if Apple keeps the Touch Bar by adding another row at the top of the function keys? As they're some use case for it but not much. Though considering the cost increase of MiniLED and all the addition of ports and etc. I guess they'll axed it in favour of reducing the cost as I would guess the TouchBar module adds quite a bit to the laptop costs.
I wonder what if Apple keeps the Touch Bar by adding another row at the top of the function keys? As they're some use case for it but not much. Though considering the cost increase of MiniLED and all the addition of ports and etc. I guess they'll axed it in favour of reducing the cost as I would guess the TouchBar module adds quite a bit to the laptop costs.
Spicy phrasing and oh so right. Good riddance.
The worst part is that the touch bar would be a great option if it were both optional, and if selected, were there in addition to the function keys. So touch-bar above the existing function keys!
The last macOS version that felt like macOS. More than aesthetics, I can't pin it down, but something about the idiosyncrasies of the older macOS UI paradigm just felt comfy. Helps that is was also super fast!
Now here's my Wishlist:
- Magsafe
- SD reader
- onboard ethernet
- battery meter
- keep the headphone jack
- socketed SSD
Design is about more than looks. A redesign could bring features like FaceID, which I think could be very useful on a laptop, as well as binging back some beloved ports that I miss, such as MagSafe and the SD card slot.
The Air fits my needs in terms of computing power but could definitely be better in other ways. And even if it was a perfect match, there’s nothing wrong with wanting a newer design. If I’m buying a new laptop and planning to hang into it for a while, what’s the issue with wanting the most up-to-date machine?
Agreed 100%. There is very little that annoys me more than typing away and repeatedly hitting Siri, then having that screen show up asking me what I need.
Man...every rumor I read about these new laptops....just makes me even more eager to get one...the smoke is getting thicker...the laptops are coming soon!
I miss that so much.
Given the choice between this and an SD reader, USB A, HDMI, MagSafe and Ethernet I would definitely choose the battery meter.
I can’t even begin to imagine how wildly your hands have to flail for your fingers to hit stuff off the keyboard completely