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I think the real test is how many of those who complained that they would be happier if Apple had just made it thicker and included all the ports would actually

by steffan 10y ago

I think the real test is how many of those who complained that they would be happier if Apple had just made it thicker and included all the ports would actually buy something like this. (And also if they are more than a very, very tiny minority)

gm-conspiracy 10y ago
This product has me actually considering the purchase of a MacBook Pro now.
malensek 10y ago
Exactly. It will be interesting to see how something like this sells. I have a feeling that it will fill a niche, but not be a hugely popular option with most MBP users. Folks can whine about the lack of ports, but in a few years USB-C devices will be quite common and reliable. For something like ethernet, I'd honestly rather "haul" a small dongle around.
- TazeTSchnitzel 10y ago
  That thing does look like it suffers for having an Ethernet port, because it has to be taller to accommodate it. I would similarly rather have an Ethernet dongle than a much thicker laptop.
- slantyyz 10y ago
  >> Folks can whine about the lack of ports, but in a few years USB-C devices will be quite common and reliable. For most people, dongles probably a non issue - you'll get used to it. But the thing with dongles is that a) you can forget them, b) they can stop working -- and that usually happens at the most inopportune time (in front of a client during an important meeting). I've killed plenty of the MiniDisplayPort to [VGA/HDMI/DVI] dongles just based on the repetitive flexing where the cable meets the DP plug.
slantyyz 10y ago
I think it's only a real test if the unit is reasonably priced (still tbd). If it's overpriced, then I think it won't be a true indicator at all. I like the idea a lot (I'm a huge fan of the older unibody MBP chassis), but I wouldn't want to pay $500 just for the privilege of having one.

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I think the real test is how many of those who complained that they would be happier if Apple had just made it thicker and included all the ports would actually

by steffan 10y ago

gm-conspiracy 10y ago
This product has me actually considering the purchase of a MacBook Pro now.
malensek 10y ago
Exactly. It will be interesting to see how something like this sells. I have a feeling that it will fill a niche, but not be a hugely popular option with most MBP users. Folks can whine about the lack of ports, but in a few years USB-C devices will be quite common and reliable. For something like ethernet, I'd honestly rather "haul" a small dongle around.
- TazeTSchnitzel 10y ago
  That thing does look like it suffers for having an Ethernet port, because it has to be taller to accommodate it. I would similarly rather have an Ethernet dongle than a much thicker laptop.
- slantyyz 10y ago
  >> Folks can whine about the lack of ports, but in a few years USB-C devices will be quite common and reliable. For most people, dongles probably a non issue - you'll get used to it. But the thing with dongles is that a) you can forget them, b) they can stop working -- and that usually happens at the most inopportune time (in front of a client during an important meeting). I've killed plenty of the MiniDisplayPort to [VGA/HDMI/DVI] dongles just based on the repetitive flexing where the cable meets the DP plug.
slantyyz 10y ago
I think it's only a real test if the unit is reasonably priced (still tbd). If it's overpriced, then I think it won't be a true indicator at all. I like the idea a lot (I'm a huge fan of the older unibody MBP chassis), but I wouldn't want to pay $500 just for the privilege of having one.