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Post by formatcyes on Mar 11, 2015 15:54:33 GMT -6
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Post by unit7 on Mar 11, 2015 16:29:24 GMT -6
I've had my eyes on this for months over at Mac Rumors. It'll most likely be my next laptop  |
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Post by Ward on Mar 11, 2015 16:37:28 GMT -6
What is this one USB-c port witchcraft?
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Post by RicFoxx on Mar 11, 2015 16:51:15 GMT -6
I have apple Tv's, ipads, iphones, mac mini, and MacBooks and Im starting to worry to. For the first time ever my apple stuff is starting act up with the new updates...reminds my of a bloated windows setup!
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Post by Johnkenn on Mar 11, 2015 17:25:24 GMT -6
This is the Macbook, not the Macbook Pro...which is why I think they've withheld a few features...but USB3 instead of Tbolt?
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Post by drbill on Mar 11, 2015 17:40:17 GMT -6
Looks to me like it's replacing the Macbook Air, but I'm just guessing....
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Post by sopwith on Mar 11, 2015 17:48:45 GMT -6
This is the Macbook, not the Macbook Pro...which is why I think they've withheld a few features...but USB3 instead of Tbolt? Indeed - MBP line is separate. USB3 provides power as well as connectivity at Tbolt speeds. And is backward compatible with older usb devices. I think TBolt is a lost cause at this point - it just didn't get the adoption it needed, both in peripherals and PC motherboards / Windows support. |
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Post by ericn on Mar 11, 2015 21:21:53 GMT -6
This is what makes peripheral manufactures shake their heads at Apple ! Can you just Adopt a Standard and stick with it?
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Post by Johnkenn on Mar 11, 2015 21:45:14 GMT -6
Well, USB 3 isn't as fast as Tbolt...by a long shot...
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Post by formatcyes on Mar 11, 2015 23:57:02 GMT -6
firewire was better than usb1 look who won. Tbolt is having it last rights. Macair is way better spec'd than the new macbook which is really just an oversized phone  |
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Post by donr on Mar 12, 2015 0:18:07 GMT -6
firewire was better than usb1 look who won. Tbolt is having it last rights. Macair is way better spec'd than the new macbook which is really just an oversized phone The new Macbook isn't for us. The most recent MacPro really wasn't for us either, although most Apple criticism here has been on the critics' reliance on PCIe cards for UAD compatibility, and general flexibility that was traditionally PC construction. What's anybody else using card cages for besides UAD? |
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Post by formatcyes on Mar 12, 2015 14:18:05 GMT -6
The problem I have with this product is it's not for anyone. 1 usbc port means you cannot just plugin to any of your usb gear. If you just want to surf the net watch movies surly a tablet is better. Its like having a laptop without any benefits doesent even have a touch screen.
Will be interesting to see the sale's figures I am tipping epic failure the watch to which will not look good for apple post Jobs.
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Post by Bob Olhsson on Mar 12, 2015 16:03:45 GMT -6
Actually I understand USB 3.1 can be just as fast as thunderbolt 2!
This has been in the pipeline for years and I suspect most TB interfaces are actually USB3 under the hood because TB-specific chips would make no financial sense at all to manufacture.
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Post by sopwith on Mar 12, 2015 16:08:57 GMT -6
They are going to sell so many $50 USB-C to ______ dongles for this thing...
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Post by drew571 on Mar 13, 2015 7:24:35 GMT -6
They are going to sell so many $50 USB-C to ______ dongles for this thing... i heard they were actually $80 but who's counting at that point. |
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