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...yes. Yes I am. Egg on face. The point still stands though, it's such a shame seeing the minimisation of ports on all systems these days. I can understand us
by Daneel_ 10y ago
...yes. Yes I am. Egg on face.
The point still stands though, it's such a shame seeing the minimisation of ports on all systems these days. I can understand using standard ports (usb-c) for peripherals, but essentials such as Ethernet, display and several USB ports (whichever format) should remain built in.
- shoyer 10y agoThere's a simpler reason for the lack of an Ethernet port. Compare the size of an Ethernet port to a USB port on the Mac Pro and then look at the side of your MacBook Pro. The Ethernet port would not even fit.
- SyneRyder 10y agoI bought a 2012 MacBook Pro (which Apple still sells in stores) instead of a 2015 model partly because it still has an Ethernet port. Apple could definitely make laptops with Ethernet, they're just choosing not to in their desire for ever thinner machines. I also feel the keyboard and trackpad quality has deteriorated on the thinner devices. I much prefer the snap of the click on the 2012 MacBook Pro trackpad to the Force Touch simulated click.
- Daneel_ 10y agoI've seen expandable Ethernet ports on several ultrabooks - Toshibas in particular. They spring closed when not in use and the bottom half expands when you need to plug in a cable. Apple could manage it tastefully, I'm sure.
- exabrial 10y agoThere were expresscards in 90s that had Ethernet Jack's. The cable was inserted vertically.
- Daneel_ 10y ago*Edit - parent has also clarified that he has egg on face too. He meant a MacBook Pro as well.
- marknutter 10y agoGood news! You don't have to buy the MacBook!