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The bump in specs is very much welcome, but I'm considerably irked by the continuation of USB-C only connectivity. I'm not joking with this. I would like, at le

The bump in specs is very much welcome, but I'm considerably irked by the continuation of USB-C only connectivity. I'm not joking with this. I would like, at least on the 15-inch model: - An HDMI port - Two mini-display ports - At least two standard USB 3 compatible ports - A mag-safe power connector to avoid damage to the machine, and the connector itself, if somebody (like me!) trips over the power cable - At least they haven't got rid of the headphone socket but I'd also like the line in back, please: makes recording on the fly much more convenient, which is something I need to do reasonably regularly Overall these additions would make the machine much more convenient and versatile when travelling because it means I don't have to carry (and find space for) a bunch of dongles that will inevitably suffer periodic loss and replacement. I know this will make the machine cost more but I JUST DON'T CARE. Seriously Apple, the clue is in the name: Macbook Pro. Please: wake up - stop building toys and start building tools! You used to be really good at this and I don't really understand why you chose to stop.

ericabiz 8y ago
I definitely recommend you check out the Dell XPS 15. I just picked one up and it has plenty of ports, an excellent display, and it’s super fast. As an added bonus, the one I got (core i9, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) was $1100 cheaper than the equivalent MacBook Pro.
- satysin 8y ago
  I am using a 9570 also (same specs as yours) but have an annoying audio issue with crackling/static at random times. Also some coil whine. tbh I don't expect this on a £2000+ machine. I have already had one replacement and I have ordered a new MBP as I don't think I can deal with another replacement from Dell. Have you had any issues with your 9570?
  - ericabiz 8y ago
    No issues whatsoever, except the fans get loud when I’m pushing it hard. I blame the i9. Other than that, no problems.
    - satysin 8y ago
      I am jealous tbh. I have isses with coil whine and audio interference (crackling/popping) in audio.
      - ericabiz 8y ago
        Update: I stuck my ear next to the keyboard and I do hear coil whine on it. I actually hadn't heard it before because the fans are usually pushing hard on it (I sit in the Adobe suite most of my day) and I also have it off to the side, on a stand, with an external keyboard/monitor/mouse. I'm not sure if this is something that will bother me in the future. I am sensitive to sound and have misophonia, but I can't hear it unless I literally stick my ear on the keyboard. So this one is still TBD for me, though I appreciate your comment, as it made me check it out more closely. I haven't noticed the audio issues, but there again, I have it using a USB DAC to a receiver with bookshelf speakers, so I really haven't used the speakers at all. And rarely would I--if I'm out and about with it, I have noise-cancelling headphones I take everywhere.
        satysin 8y ago
        Well I hope it doesn't get to the point where it bothers you. I also have a hatred of some noises with coil whine being one of them. In my on-going saga with this XPS 15 the space bar has now developed a wobble and is not picking up presses except directly in the centre of the spacebar. I have had enough of this thing. I can't wait to return it.
- bartread 8y ago
  Thanks for the recommendation. The XPS is one that keeps coming up, so it's definitely a contender. Looking to replace my current MBP within the next 12 months.
cerberusss 8y ago
Do you travel so much then? I travel between my customer, my workplace and home. I don't have a single dongle -- I just replaced the cables or bought a dock.
- bartread 8y ago
  Yes: enough for it to be bothersome. Different customer sites, different offices, different meeting rooms with differing AV connectivity, the occasional conference in venues with a range of connectivity. I commonly encounter HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, and DisplayPort cables. I still occasionally encounter DVI and even VGA. Obviously I don't expect support for all of those but HDMI and Mini DisplayPort are extremely common so it's wearing having to have at least two dongles all of the time[1]. It's just extra crap to get lost. [1] I also have a Microsoft Surface Pro/SurfaceBook Pro (I still can't remember which is which) that's annoying in that it has a single Mini DisplayPort and no HDMI. Even more galling, the rather expensive dock which is a pain to carry around has two MiniDisplayPorts yet still lacks HDMI.

ericabiz 8y ago

I definitely recommend you check out the Dell XPS 15. I just picked one up and it has plenty of ports, an excellent display, and it’s super fast. As an added bonus, the one I got (core i9, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) was $1100 cheaper than the equivalent MacBook Pro.

satysin 8y ago
I am using a 9570 also (same specs as yours) but have an annoying audio issue with crackling/static at random times. Also some coil whine. tbh I don't expect this on a £2000+ machine. I have already had one replacement and I have ordered a new MBP as I don't think I can deal with another replacement from Dell. Have you had any issues with your 9570?
- ericabiz 8y ago
  No issues whatsoever, except the fans get loud when I’m pushing it hard. I blame the i9. Other than that, no problems.
  - satysin 8y ago
    I am jealous tbh. I have isses with coil whine and audio interference (crackling/popping) in audio.
    - ericabiz 8y ago
      Update: I stuck my ear next to the keyboard and I do hear coil whine on it. I actually hadn't heard it before because the fans are usually pushing hard on it (I sit in the Adobe suite most of my day) and I also have it off to the side, on a stand, with an external keyboard/monitor/mouse. I'm not sure if this is something that will bother me in the future. I am sensitive to sound and have misophonia, but I can't hear it unless I literally stick my ear on the keyboard. So this one is still TBD for me, though I appreciate your comment, as it made me check it out more closely. I haven't noticed the audio issues, but there again, I have it using a USB DAC to a receiver with bookshelf speakers, so I really haven't used the speakers at all. And rarely would I--if I'm out and about with it, I have noise-cancelling headphones I take everywhere.
      - satysin 8y ago
        Well I hope it doesn't get to the point where it bothers you. I also have a hatred of some noises with coil whine being one of them. In my on-going saga with this XPS 15 the space bar has now developed a wobble and is not picking up presses except directly in the centre of the spacebar. I have had enough of this thing. I can't wait to return it.
bartread 8y ago
Thanks for the recommendation. The XPS is one that keeps coming up, so it's definitely a contender. Looking to replace my current MBP within the next 12 months.

cerberusss 8y ago

Do you travel so much then? I travel between my customer, my workplace and home. I don't have a single dongle -- I just replaced the cables or bought a dock.

bartread 8y ago
Yes: enough for it to be bothersome. Different customer sites, different offices, different meeting rooms with differing AV connectivity, the occasional conference in venues with a range of connectivity. I commonly encounter HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, and DisplayPort cables. I still occasionally encounter DVI and even VGA. Obviously I don't expect support for all of those but HDMI and Mini DisplayPort are extremely common so it's wearing having to have at least two dongles all of the time[1]. It's just extra crap to get lost. [1] I also have a Microsoft Surface Pro/SurfaceBook Pro (I still can't remember which is which) that's annoying in that it has a single Mini DisplayPort and no HDMI. Even more galling, the rather expensive dock which is a pain to carry around has two MiniDisplayPorts yet still lacks HDMI.