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This is enough of an example to make one wonder why they would go down this path. It makes me sad as I really do enjoy my MBP, but as a developer, these changes
by partisan 10y ago
This is enough of an example to make one wonder why they would go down this path. It makes me sad as I really do enjoy my MBP, but as a developer, these changes are making the hardware unusable.
- creshal 10y agoThe hardware was reasonably okay, but Lenovo's problem was getting software to actually use it. Which none did, because what Windows software developer cares about special hardware only found in a single high-end laptop almost nobody buys? Apple won't face this particular problem, due to their tighter control on the Macbook software landscape.
- benologist 10y agoThe touch strip is rumored to only be in the MacBook Pros so it could be a while before anyone really cares about it, like Force Touch.
- benologist 10y agoIf it wasn't for the touch bar all we'd be getting is a slightly thinner shell and a slightly faster previous-generation CPU, just as the PC industry starts getting backpack desktops, desktop GPUs in laptops, OLED screens, touch screens, removable screens that become tablets, VR headsets, external GPUs, backlit keyboards you can adjust individual key colors on etc. PC industry is definitely missing out.
- Lio 10y ago> backlit keyboards you can adjust individual key colors on Just out of interest but what, other than novalty, is the purpose of this? I've seen it on a Razer gaming laptop. Is it just an entertainment thing or is there some UX using this? [edit] this is a genuine question BTW and not a weak attempt at snark.
- partisan 10y agoA current generation processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD would be sufficient for me. The current form factor is great. If you want to reduce the bezel and therefore the size of the laptop, that would be fine, too. All else is distraction.