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128GB Air 2 is $699
Macbook 256GB is $1299
Add $100 for the 256GB Drive bring its to $799, add $100 for the keyboard $899 so its $899 compared to $1299. So you are paying $400 more to have OSX instead of IOS. Add in the tackpad, 8GB RAM compared to 2 on the Air and the difference is even less.
Macbook 256GB is $1299
Add $100 for the 256GB Drive bring its to $799, add $100 for the keyboard $899 so its $899 compared to $1299. So you are paying $400 more to have OSX instead of IOS. Add in the tackpad, 8GB RAM compared to 2 on the Air and the difference is even less.
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128GB Air 2 is $699
Macbook 256GB is $1299
Add $100 for the 256GB Drive bring its to $799, add $100 for the keyboard $899 so its $899 compared to $1299. So you are paying $400 more to have OSX instead of IOS. Add in the tackpad, 8GB RAM compared to 2 on the Air and the difference is even less.
Macbook 256GB is $1299
Add $100 for the 256GB Drive bring its to $799, add $100 for the keyboard $899 so its $899 compared to $1299. So you are paying $400 more to have OSX instead of IOS. Add in the tackpad, 8GB RAM compared to 2 on the Air and the difference is even less.
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This is very much the first mba. It had a custom core 2 duo that was pretty weak in performance like this core m is. I'd like a logical technical explanation of why they only included one port. I expect them to add another in the future like they did with the mba, seems they didn't learn their lesson last time
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They said they have no plans to do so. But then again, if it does happen, it wouldn't be the first time where they've backpedaled.
Touch-screen Mac unlikely, says Apple's Federighi - CNET
Touch-screen Mac unlikely, says Apple's Federighi - CNET
Touch-screen Mac unlikely, says Apple's Federighi
The head of Apple's software business explains to CNET why we won't be seeing an iMac or other Apple computers with a touch screen.
October 16, 2014 5:30 PM PDT
Craig Federighi, Apple senior vice president of software engineering, told CNET after the company's iPad and Mac launch Thursday that introducing Macs with touch screens is something Apple has no plans to do.
"We don't think it's the right interface, honestly," he said. "Mac is sort of a sit-down experience."
Federighi added that it's awkward and uncomfortable to sit at a desk and continuously reach forward to touch a computer screen. It's not like an iPad or iPhone that you hold in your hands and use in a "very relaxed position."
"We've really focused on building the best track pads we can, something where it feels [like] your posture's relaxed, it's a comfortable machine to use," he said. "And, of course, over the years we've experimented with all the technology, but we found it just wasn't good. ... We're not all that interested in building one."
The head of Apple's software business explains to CNET why we won't be seeing an iMac or other Apple computers with a touch screen.
October 16, 2014 5:30 PM PDT
Craig Federighi, Apple senior vice president of software engineering, told CNET after the company's iPad and Mac launch Thursday that introducing Macs with touch screens is something Apple has no plans to do.
"We don't think it's the right interface, honestly," he said. "Mac is sort of a sit-down experience."
Federighi added that it's awkward and uncomfortable to sit at a desk and continuously reach forward to touch a computer screen. It's not like an iPad or iPhone that you hold in your hands and use in a "very relaxed position."
"We've really focused on building the best track pads we can, something where it feels [like] your posture's relaxed, it's a comfortable machine to use," he said. "And, of course, over the years we've experimented with all the technology, but we found it just wasn't good. ... We're not all that interested in building one."
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This is very much the first mba. It had a custom core 2 duo that was pretty weak in performance like this core m is. I'd like a logical technical explanation of why they only included one port. I expect them to add another in the future like they did with the mba, seems they didn't learn their lesson last time
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Easy, Jup... Step away from the caffeine.
I have no intention of buying it. My MBP is fine for me, with two USB and two thunderbolt ports.
He asked a question, I gave him an answer.
I have no intention of buying it. My MBP is fine for me, with two USB and two thunderbolt ports.
He asked a question, I gave him an answer.
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OK, I found the actual engineer discussing the design (albeit in Spanish to a Spanish TV station)
Apple Engineer Talks about the New 2015 Macbook - YouTube
Apple Engineer Talks about the New 2015 Macbook - YouTube
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It's ok, that's the funniest video I've seen all year. I was in tears last night, this is the new hitler der untergang video meme
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Apple didn't create USB-C, which was created by USB-IF, that Apple doesn't even sit on the board of. You can blame Intel/HP/MS and a few others though.
USB-C is fairly new, you're most familiar with USB-A and USB-B, and some day, USB-C will be just as popular quite possibility, especially with devices getting smaller, thinner, etc.
USB-C is fairly new, you're most familiar with USB-A and USB-B, and some day, USB-C will be just as popular quite possibility, especially with devices getting smaller, thinner, etc.
http://www.macrumors.com/2015/03/13/...invents-usb-c/
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Apple Confirms Retina MacBook Build-to-Order Pricing for 1.3 GHz Processor - Mac Rumors
Im thinking Im getting the 256GB with the 1.3 Ghz processor. Slate Grey.
Im thinking Im getting the 256GB with the 1.3 Ghz processor. Slate Grey.
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The macbook is basically an overpriced netbook. You know, the thing that Steve Jobs said sucked when he introduced the iPad. At least it has flash storage and 8GB of ram so it won't be a complete dog.
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