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What if Apple does not release a new MBP at WWDC in June?
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How could their resources be stretched so thin when they are the largest company in the world?
How many engineers does it take to design a keyboard that cannot be defeated by a single speck of dust?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Worldwide_Developers_Conference
I had to go look...there have been lots of hardware announcements at WWDC over its history.
There definitely have been a couple breaks to that, but it's more rare to not have any, at least looking at the history on the whole.
And the lack of stuff this Spring, to most people, increased the thought/chance of some hardware this time around again.
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Yeah it baffles me as well. But it’s the only reason that makes waiting longer for a new MBP more reasonable so I’ll just tell myself that.
History sure but I’m talking recently . Not really and I was only adding the iPhone 4 which is reaching in terms of recent history .
I like the new security features and I really like my 2016 MBP. The cross-platform stuff should also make it easier for developers making Apps. To each their own.
If you want something else, that’s cool. Just keep in mind that a Dell isn’t going to last as long as your 2010 MBP.
Regardless, the next MBP is going to be a spec-bump, not a complete redesign.
Get the tool that you think will best serve your needs. I’d really like a Mac at work, but it wouldn’t work for what I do.
Yeah and besides the 2017 MacBook the last one was in 2013 at WWDC. You weren’t going to get one this WWDC and I think I’ve said it in here before WWDC. At best you’ll get one in the fall or even 2019.
Check the link.
It's more mixed than that and the iP4 was not the most recent hardware heavy WWDC.
Besides - the most recent WWDC was hardware heavy, so it's not unreasonable to expect it again - at least for some products.
2017: Hardware announcements included updates to iMac, MacBook and MacBook Pro, as well as the new iMac Pro, 10.5-inch iPad Pro and smart speaker HomePod
2013: In the keynote, Apple unveiled redesigned models of the Mac Pro, AirPort Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, and MacBook Air
2012: The keynote highlighted the launch of Apple Maps,[1] and also announced new models of the MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro including one with Retina Display
2010: Jobs announced the iPhone 4
2009: the new 13" MacBook Pro, updates to the 15" and 17" MacBook Pros, and the new iPhone 3GS
There is nothing that prevents keyboard failure if thats what you are asking about
But the changes to finder and continuity catapults the Mac from already being a very strong OS for document organisation and management, to an absolutely uncontested champion. Actually, I am upgrading to Mojave tonight. I can already see how much time it will save me simply in working with emails and presentations.
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I was expecting it because the timing is right, with new hardware just becoming available.
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Unfortunately, reality doesn't work like an XCom game. A scientific or engineering tasks doesn't get easier if you throw more people at it.
There is nothing that prevents keyboard failure if thats what you are asking about
But the changes to finder and continuity catapults the Mac from already being a very strong OS for document organisation and management, to an absolutely uncontested champion. Actually, I am upgrading to Mojave tonight. I can already see how much time it will save me simply in working with emails and presentations.
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I was expecting it because the timing is right, with new hardware just becoming available.
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Unfortunately, reality doesn't work like an XCom game. A scientific or engineering tasks doesn't get easier if you throw more people at it.
Please let us know your experience with Mojave.
Something is going on... I think something slipped in the last month and they delayed the refresh.. Either that or they'll do it via a press release or something.
I doubt that they'll do a October event for both iPads & Macbooks.
Things are looking very weird due to the following reasons :
a) Airpower wasn't even mentioned.. Apple what the ????
b) Competition is already rocking 8th gen and the Quad Core i5 punches the current 13" in the face regarding multi threaded stuff.
c) No new SE or iPad? Are we rallying up for a 3 hour event in September or even a 2nd event come October?
d) So that's it? We missing Back to School in 2018 regarding Macs and iPads?...
I have no idea what the heck is going on over at Cupertino at this point tbh...
I doubt that they'll do a October event for both iPads & Macbooks.
Things are looking very weird due to the following reasons :
a) Airpower wasn't even mentioned.. Apple what the ????
b) Competition is already rocking 8th gen and the Quad Core i5 punches the current 13" in the face regarding multi threaded stuff.
c) No new SE or iPad? Are we rallying up for a 3 hour event in September or even a 2nd event come October?
d) So that's it? We missing Back to School in 2018 regarding Macs and iPads?...
I have no idea what the heck is going on over at Cupertino at this point tbh...
Due to the keyboard lag, unable to play back youtube videos often, crazy fan and extreme hot issues, continuing to use my MBP 2010 will just drive me crazy. Shall I just buy an iPad PRO 12.9" 2017 first and see if there will be silent updates?
If you absolutely need a new machine right now I'd suggest the 2015 MBP.
How many (apple engineers) does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
nvm, point already made.
The real bottleneck is Jonathan Ives' obsession with thinness at the cost of practicality and functionality.
nvm, point already made.
There is nothing that prevents keyboard failure if thats what you are asking about
But the changes to finder and continuity catapults the Mac from already being a very strong OS for document organisation and management, to an absolutely uncontested champion. Actually, I am upgrading to Mojave tonight. I can already see how much time it will save me simply in working with emails and presentations.
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I was expecting it because the timing is right, with new hardware just becoming available.
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Unfortunately, reality doesn't work like an XCom game. A scientific or engineering tasks doesn't get easier if you throw more people at it.
The real bottleneck is Jonathan Ives' obsession with thinness at the cost of practicality and functionality.
I considered it but it drives 4K display below 60Hz (I recall it is something like below 30Hz) and there is no Thunderbolt 3 port.
To add to this list, they also did not mention the Touch Bar at all. Their one huge Mac feature, that was supposed to revolutionise how we use our macs and is only available on high end ones.
It wasn’t even mentioned. They didn’t say people love it. They didn’t add anything to it. They didn’t talk about upgrades to it. It’s like it doesn’t exist.
I was hoping JI to show up at the Keynote. Why he did not come out? Feeling shame on making such a bad keyboard?
Age is irrelevant when said laptop is functionally superior in just about every way conceivable.
Every way conceivable? Are you sure about that? I’d hate to point out the obvious.
Functional superiority in objective reality (not functional superior), not merely an opinion.
SD card slot
usb ports
thunderbolt (higher speed option)
HDMI port
comfortable, quiet, reliable, durable keyboard
magsafe to protect your investment.
zero dongles (unless you insist on ethernet hard wiring)
superior battery life
Case closed.