Tim Cook Says Apple is 'Very Committed' to the Mac and to 'Stay Tuned'

[steve333]

I have a bad feeling Apple is moving into the phase of only updating Mac computers that have built-in screens.

AKA, no more mac-mini and no Mac Pro updates

That would be awful. The Mini is the only computer of theirs I actually like

 

[cube]

I don't care about a 5K display with only one input, no hardware controls, and that it is not 3D either.

 

[albebaubles]

But, who cares how long it’s been? My Late 2013 MBP runs great. Even being a power user, I have no need for a faster CPU or GPU (I don’t game). And looking at Geekbench scores, the entire Mac lineup fares very well against competition. Sure, there are some faster scores, but Windows. Really? Windows. I’m just curious what people are doing where they find the currently available Mac systems inadequate.

If you want to argue cost, I concede that’s a valid gripe. 3 year old hardware with no price reductions. However, I’m willing to bet that too will change, based on what we say this week (Apple Watch Series 1 still available, upgraded, at a lower price point, and iPhone 6s/s+, upgraded, at a lower price point).

Really, I think people just get off on bitching.

a new MacBook pro has over twice the SOLID STATE DRIVE throughput of a mac pro. Browsing the internet does not make you a power user.

 

[pier]

Note I said "beyond the Air". The XPS CPUs Dell are using are the same low power ones Apple uses in the Air. Ones suitable for desktop or the MBP haven't been announced yet for availability (and desktop aren't due until next calendar year at this rate).

Honestly I'd rather have a "low powered" CPU which is much better than the current MBP line (all things considered).

If Apple releases the next gen MBP with Skylake it means that again we will be paying premium for outdated hardware, and at this pace the Kaby Lake MBPs will be released when the 8th gen Intel processors are released.

 

[albebaubles]

Dear Impatient Mac People:

No new Mac products will be announced until Sierra is ready to ship. Duh.

They won't announce and release new Mac products and then ship them with the already-outdated El Capitan. Double-duh!

Sierra shipped two days ago. DUH!

 

[cube]

Sierra shipped two days ago. DUH!

No.

 

[flat five]

I am actually quite surprised that people haven't taken up my challenge to explain why they need new machines, other than they don't like paying for older technology, even when it is just as capable.

i used to be surprised by that too.. especially in the mac pro forum.
but yeah, you just aren't going to find one of these negativeNancys around here saying they neeeeeed more horsepower then go on to explain why..
the only software they actually use is geekbench etc..

if you want informed/real-world usage conversations about hardware and/or increasing personal productivity, you'll likely find this type of talk in various professional software forums. go figure..

 

[cube]

Why do we have to tell you what we do?

 

[carestudio]

All of the Macs could potentially get new usb-c /TB3 ports

YES. I see the same trends here. everything will go to usb-c/tb3 ports and you will need a dock like this
http://caldigit.com/usb-3-1-usb-c-dock/
or
https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/usb-c/owc/usb-c-dock
check the entire new usb-c/tb3 workflow here
http://crazydiamondstar.blogspot.com/2016/08/usb-c-dock-best-baymax-for-macbook.html

 

[macsba]

"Stay tuned" means they'll be adding a digital TV receiver to every Mac.

Don't laugh. Have you read the upcoming ATSC 3.0 standard? Quite interesting.

 

[longtimelurker]

Stay tuned to the amazingly courageous horizon.

Look, a hot air balloon.

or a squirrel...

 

[albebaubles]

I invested in a mac pro garbage can design, love it. and with this delay it's "less obsolete" and when the new pro gets released, mine is only "1 generation behind"

I run 2 4k displays and a single cinema display from my MP. It struggles in Xcode with our large storyboards. Creating an IPA for enterprise distribution can take up to 10 minutes. The trash can runs so hot it constantly warns the SOLID STATE DRIVE is over heating. I bought the MP because my fully loaded iMAC burned up in 3 years (apple said the back being hot enough to burn me was not running too hot, but the GPU fried right after it came of extended warranty). They're screwing us but good.

 

[RuffyYoshi]

Yeah! Look at all these emojis!
That is dedication.

 

[RumorSeeker]

It takes time to continue to improve the Mac line to the level of consumer inability to upgrade that Apple has fallen in love with. They are also looking into doing away with all ports for your benefit which means wireless charging is coming and one big iCloud bill.

 

[pier]

I am actually quite surprised that people haven't taken up my challenge to explain why they need new machines, other than they don't like paying for older technology, even when it is just as capable.

Why would you want a car if you can move around with a bike, right?

 

[longtimelurker]

aww Tim, why the double spaces after the period? why Tim why!?

That's a generational deal. I find myself doing it too, especially when running out of 140 spaces on a Twitter post.

 

[PizzaBoxStyle]

aww Tim, why the double spaces after the period? why Tim why!?

He typed it on his iPad. Give him a break!

 

[longtimelurker]

I'd love to tell my wife that I'm committed to her, and then ignore her for over a year. lol

but when she asks if you still love her, do you then tell her to "stay tuned"?

 

[cube]

That's a generational deal. I find myself doing it too, especially when running out of 140 spaces on a Twitter post.

It's the first time I hear about such a thing. I was never taught that in typewriter class.

 

[flat five]

Why do we have to tell you what we do?

you don't .
i've tangled with you in the past.. i already know why you neeeed a computer exactly like that boxx except it has a picture of an apple on the side..

 

[invisiblecube]

He's lying. And he's the worst thing to happen to Apple since John Sculley.

 

[cube]

you don't .
i've tangled with you in the past.. i already know why you neeeed a computer exactly like that boxx except it has a picture of an apple on the side..

I'd rather build my own computer and buy a copy of OSX for it.

 

[Keirasplace]

He's lying. And he's the worst thing to happen to Apple since John Sculley.

Right.. Proof bud. Hmm? You do know he's been at helm even before Jobs died (so, for a long time now) and that operations is why Apple got profitable in the first place (he was one of Jobs most critical early hire).

 

[carestudio]

but when she asks if you still love her, do you then tell her to "stay tuned"?

well, you will need at least prepare yourself before you can please your wife right? that's why apple takes so long to get the new unit out of door. some parts of the body were not functioning properly, need to tune up and then rocknroad lol

 

[albebaubles]

iWork is not a difference maker considering what a smash hit Office 2016 for Mac is right now. Even Apple fans tell me how much they love Office 2016.

I'm hooked on outlook for sure.