I have the Skull Canyon with the Iris Pro 580 and it runs Minecraft just fine, not sure about 550, but I would love to see the 580 in the new laptops.
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Waiting for Skylake MBP thread
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I have the Skull Canyon with the Iris Pro 580 and it runs Minecraft just fine, not sure about 550, but I would love to see the 580 in the new laptops.
Fresh rumor hits the front page, backing up a handful of other rumors from multiple sources for an October launch of the MBP and MBA.
Some people: Looks like November / Next year is most likely / It's not happening / Why do we need the MBA; people can just pay $300 more a MB
Some people: Looks like November / Next year is most likely / It's not happening / Why do we need the MBA; people can just pay $300 more a MB
5 years ? Wow, that is a nice deal you have. Have you ever tried to bring it back to Apple without Apple Care after one year ? Means AppleCare is useless to you ...
In Europe we have 2 years warranty which is mandatory to all manufacturers but it's quite a thing to try and have them honor it apprently after the standard 1 year (never tried).
Would a MBP be capable of charging over USB?
I think the reason the rMB has no magsafe is because it just doesn't work with something so small and light. They probably tested it and ended up with a few broken laptops. So they could have put magsafe on it and had people complain, as it would lure people into a false sense of security. Or remove it and have people understand that if they yank it, it will drop...
Also isn't the point of USB 3 that you can power multiple devices by it? Hubs and stuff? Why would they include 4 USB ports? Two would make most people happy. With magsafe and SD reader.
I think the reason the rMB has no magsafe is because it just doesn't work with something so small and light. They probably tested it and ended up with a few broken laptops. So they could have put magsafe on it and had people complain, as it would lure people into a false sense of security. Or remove it and have people understand that if they yank it, it will drop...
Also isn't the point of USB 3 that you can power multiple devices by it? Hubs and stuff? Why would they include 4 USB ports? Two would make most people happy. With magsafe and SD reader.
I would think USB-C could have enough power, but I really don't have the technical knowledge to say for certain.
On another note, I think today is the last day of invites that can go out, if Apple wants to release a MBP in October - just my opinion but after today, the time is getting too short imo
It's pretty easy. You're right about the 2 years warranty in Europe. However Apple only supports 1 year. So let's say you've bought your MacBook at the Mediamarkt (retailer). If it needs to be repaired within 1 year, you can go to Apple or to Mediamarkt. Both of them will repair it. If it's need to be repaired after that 1 year, Mediamarkt is the only place you can go since Apple won't repair it for you anymore. The retailer has to offer 2 years warranty, according to the law you're referring to.
So, long story short, if you want 2 years support from Apple itself you should buy the MacBook at an official Apple store.
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I'm not an expert but I don't think downscaling makes it look worse. You can run it on a higher resolution and fidelity on the MBP so it would look better than on the air. (for experience with eve on mbp : https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/3908ua/how_well_does_the_game_run_on_a_macbook_pro/)
Looking at this video i would say yes :
I love that a staff member is waiting with us in this thread!
Its like watching a train crash in slow motionI love that a staff member is waiting with us in this thread!
I'm not sure any rumor has ever supported this. The new MBA will exist because of its low price. It will not have ultra-portability nor any bells and whistles (compared to the MB and MBP).
Sigh.
The Air's processor will be better than the MB. They have the room and the (assuming) fan, so why settle? You don't buy the MB for the processor, you pay the extra cash for the ultra-portability and top of the line design.
I'm really, really interested to see what they do with this Air. Does it get the new design language? Retina screen? New keyboard? Just new ports and processors? I think they'll keep the form factor in silver with the Apple logo to show that it's the classic budget option. Retina is a given. They'll throw in USB-C to future proof it as the last design.
Just had a quick look at, USB 3.1 can support up to 5A 100W at 20V. The current one is 85W so it could support it. Although most of the chargers I see are around 30W (Which can charge the rMB). So you'd probably need a special higher rated power brick for it to charger over USB.
I think the benefit of USB charging on the rMB is that you can charge it anywhere with any USB Type C charger. If you still need a dedicated charger for it then what's the point? I don't think Apple would do this, Ive wouldn't allow it!
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That's so encouraging.
This is exactly why I don't have an issue with the removal of MagSafe. Once Apple does it, everyone else will follow suit, and we all have one single cable for charging. It simplifies everything.
Maybe next time say, "Based on rumors, I would guess that..."
Also, you're really basing your guess on iPhone pricing and history more than rumors. Apple likes to keep certain percentage margins on their products and laptop components (especially storage) have fallen significantly since the retina line emerged and the current price structure was created.
Or just coat the charger ends in heat shrinking tubes, works wonders. Still on my original iPhone cables for 4 years now
I think the only question left is: will we reach the 30.000 posts before we hear anything from Apple?
If the event is on 27th, the invitations might be sent even on Thursday. So, relax!
Although they can send it on a Thursday, it's far too late. That gives all the journalists exactly a week to book tickets and prepare. I believe we should have already seen an invitation by now for the 27th, and as that didn't happen, then today HAS to be the day. After today it'll seem late on their part.
Also recent Apple event invites have been sent more than a week earlier.
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