That makes sense though doesn't it? I mean, if the the product doesn't have what I need, I'll voice my displeasure over that decision and then NOT buy it.
Why would I buy something that I'm unhappy with the design?
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Why would I buy something that I'm unhappy with the design?
You wouldn't - that's all logical and good, if that is the deal breaker for you - but my point is most of the one port hoopla is coming from people that never intended to buy it anyway for other reasons and slap that on "no ports" in the same breath as the ignorant "iPad with a keyboard" comment.
The issue is overblown:
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...-banishing-ports.1853535/page-2#post-21455127
Quick summary, I am willing to bet that this, "you need a whole bag full of dongles, hubs & adapters just to do your daily tasks" rhetoric is just that, rhetoric.
To a point it is overblown. I think part of the issue is that excessive amount apple is charging for the the dongles and the fact that USB-C is so new that there's not much out there for alternatives (yet).
I carried a ton of adapters with me when I was using my MBPr. How's this computer any different? Because I can only use one at a time?
This has been a complete non-issue.
This has been a complete non-issue.
Exactly what I am getting at. Nobody wants to seem to admit adapters are already a part of their daily routine. I think the sticking point and irritation stems from the fact that they have to go out and get different adapters and can't use their old ones. That is if they actually are even in the market to buy one of these...
Dell is claiming 15 hours of battery life, but read the reviews - NO ONE is getting that, not even close.
Post like this help me out alot! I want a macbook but 1300 compared to 800 isnt much of a head scratcher comparing the info above. i love apple dont get me wrong but the prices are insane for some products, i firmly believe ipads are extremly over priced comparing all tablets & prices but hey, whatever floats your boat. But the gold macbook is calling my nameI love the design but I have to say apple choice in only having a single port is ludicrous.
I'm not fan of Dell, but this image sums up my feeling, that apple in their zeal to make the thinnest laptop ever sacrifised too much function to adopt a form that fits their philosophy
I'm not seeing how that comparison pushes you towards the XPS? I like the XPS a lot, but it's performance has not been stellar. Also, the two most important features of a laptop are the keyboard and trackpad. This is where Apple is above all else. Many people say the trackpad is junk on the XPS, which is the most used part of a laptop. Almost a deal-breaker for me.
Well i guess youre right to some point with the keyboard & trackpad, do you own the new macbook?
I do. So far I'm really liking it. The keyboard is different but works really well. I think this new trackpad is better than the older design, even though I never use the force touch feature. Performance has been speedy and responsive, and the form factor.... MMMMM the form factor.
Bet, i really want the gold one as i have a space grey iphone6, i kinda wanted the same color but that gold iphone im just not a fan of but that mac i need lol
I'm liking the Gold rMB a lot more than I thought I would. I went space grey and not going gold might be my only regret about my purchase. I've had an opportunity to use both the 1.1ghz and the 1.2ghz. The 1.2 is noticeably faster than the 1.1. Unless it's a placebo effect.
Did you order yours or did you luck up at an apple store? They arent in stores in my state (maryland)
I ordered mine through their business center and was told 3-5 weeks. I impatiently walked into a local Apple store in Chandler, AZ and walked out with exactly what I'd wanted. They guy told me they had a ton of them in stock and no one is buying them b/c nobody knows they're available.
NNIICCEE!! What made u choose space grey? I always get space grey iphones, as im going to get a new one i always say ima switch up color until im asked then i keep the same color
My wife has a gold iPhone and I have a silver iPhone and I still think the space grey is easily the best looking. As soon as I saw the space grey MacBook and Watch Sport I knew I needed them. I didn't order a watch though.
The space grey rMB looks amazing in person.
I thought about getting a watch but i nvr use watches so i will actually pass on this device
That's like during the flip-phone/bar-phone age, you have never really carried one so why start now? A regular watch is the equivalent of the "basic" flip-phone/bar-phone. They're only good at doing one thing, making phone calls or telling time.
I never actually wore a watch frequently before, but I wear my Apple Watch daily now. I love the Mickey face, but I mainly wear it to keep up with exercise. It keeps count of all the calories burnt when I have it on.
I never miss a text or call anymore. I always have my phone on silence mode. When I wear shorts, the phone isn't hugging my body, so I used to miss text and calls. Now I know it right away. Even if my phone is in another room, I can answer calls or reply to text on the watch.
To me, it's much more than just a watch. I use it more than my phone now. The phone acts like one of those mobile MiFi router for the watch. Anyone remember those?
Finding directions and navigation is so simple, much better than using the iPhone for navigation.
There's a lot more, but I'll let you find them. It's like the iPhone when it first came out. People were skeptical, but a lot more people will see the watch owner do things and will eventually want one.
But there are some people who don't have a "smartphone", just a basic cellphone, even in 2015. I would say it's the non-millennial people. Probably age 35+. I'm talking about the land-line/answering machine/voicemail people. Not even the digital one, but the one with those mini cassette tapes.
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That's like during the flip-phone/bar-phone age, you have never really carried one so why start now? A regular watch is the equivalent of the "basic" flip-phone/bar-phone. They're only good at doing one thing, making phone calls or telling time.
I never actually wore a watch frequently before, but I wear my Apple Watch daily now. I love the Mickey face, but I mainly wear it to keep up with exercise. It keeps count of all the calories burnt when I have it on.
I never miss a text or call anymore. I always have my phone on silence mode. When I wear shorts, the phone isn't hugging my body, so I used to miss text and calls. Now I know it right away. Even if my phone is in another room, I can answer calls or reply to text on the watch.
To me, it's much more than just a watch. I use it more than my phone now. The phone acts like one of those mobile MiFi router for the watch. Anyone remember those?
Finding directions and navigation is so simple, much better than using the iPhone for navigation.
There's a lot more, but I'll let you find them. It's like the iPhone when it first came out. People were skeptical, but a lot more people will see the watch owner do things and will eventually want one.
But there are some people who don't have a "smartphone", just a basic cellphone, even in 2015. I would say it's the non-millennial people. Probably age 35+. I'm talking about the land-line/answering machine/voicemail people. Not even the digital one, but the one with those mini cassette tapes.
I never wore watches due to allergic reactions from the bottom of the watch, & before smart watches, regular watches just told time as my cell phone did lol so i never felt the need but youre right, these new watches can do plenty more & im sure they will sell plenty over the next few years
