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Removed the super-useful Magsafe connector Just one data point, I'm very happy with how this worked out. Unlike Apple's terrible huge proprietary chargers, I

Removed the super-useful Magsafe connector Just one data point, I'm very happy with how this worked out. Unlike Apple's terrible huge proprietary chargers, I now have portable battery packs and cheaper USB-C chargers all over the place that charge both my phone and MacBook Pro, and, best of all, they can go on both sides depending on where I'm sitting. The cables slide out pretty easy so MagSafe isn't even needed IMHO. I am hugely happy with the new MBP, with having to blast the keyboard with air occasionally being the only irritation.

ProfessorLayton 9y ago
I agree. I consider not having to buy $89 (after tax) chargers from apple a huge win, being able to charge from either side of the laptop is yet another bonus. I did like the magnetic connector though.
- coldtea 9y ago
  >* I consider not having to buy $89 (after tax) chargers from apple a huge win* It can also be a huge, "my laptop just got fried because of a BS el-cheapo charger" loss. https://www.theverge.com/2016/2/4/10916264/usb-c-russian-roulette-power-cords https://www.theverge.com/2016/2/4/10916264/usb-c-russian-rou... https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-usb-c-chargers-whats-safe-whats-dangerous/ https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-usb-c-chargers-whats-safe... https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/mar/30/amazon-clamps-down-dangerous-usb-c-cables https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/mar/30/amazon-cl... Don't give up on those Apple or Belkin charge cables just yet...
xanderstrike 9y ago
> I now have portable battery packs and cheaper USB-C chargers all over the place that charge both my phone and MacBook Pro This isn't true if you buy both an Apple phone and computer, you have to get an Android. Just more evidence of Apple's backwards and confused direction as of late.
- jsjohnst 9y ago
  Or buy a lightning to USB-C cable for under $10 on Amazon. No dongle required!

ProfessorLayton 9y ago

I agree. I consider not having to buy $89 (after tax) chargers from apple a huge win, being able to charge from either side of the laptop is yet another bonus. I did like the magnetic connector though.

coldtea 9y ago
>* I consider not having to buy $89 (after tax) chargers from apple a huge win* It can also be a huge, "my laptop just got fried because of a BS el-cheapo charger" loss. https://www.theverge.com/2016/2/4/10916264/usb-c-russian-roulette-power-cords https://www.theverge.com/2016/2/4/10916264/usb-c-russian-rou... https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-usb-c-chargers-whats-safe-whats-dangerous/ https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-usb-c-chargers-whats-safe... https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/mar/30/amazon-clamps-down-dangerous-usb-c-cables https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/mar/30/amazon-cl... Don't give up on those Apple or Belkin charge cables just yet...

xanderstrike 9y ago

> I now have portable battery packs and cheaper USB-C chargers all over the place that charge both my phone and MacBook Pro This isn't true if you buy both an Apple phone and computer, you have to get an Android. Just more evidence of Apple's backwards and confused direction as of late.

jsjohnst 9y ago
Or buy a lightning to USB-C cable for under $10 on Amazon. No dongle required!