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I knew defining a dongle would bring out the pedants, and that makes me very happy, but I think the real point is being overlooked here. Folks who want an SD c

I knew defining a dongle would bring out the pedants, and that makes me very happy, but I think the real point is being overlooked here. Folks who want an SD card reader or HDMI should carry around SD card readers and HDMI cables. People who don't want those things shouldn't have to carry them around. I modernized all my accessories years ago. USB-C is all I or, I would argue, nearly anyone needs. I'm truly sorry that your job requires you to carry a little extra gear, but it's not my job, so don't burden me with it. (If you disagree, then explain why the MBP shouldn't have compact flash, micro SD, etc.)

slantyyz 7y ago
>> I knew defining a dongle would bring out the pedants Some might say your narrow definition of dongle was an attempt at being pedantic. >> I think the real point is being overlooked here. The real point being overlooked isn't the dongle issue, or being minimalist. It's a product line diversity issue. You have to be aware that a lot of people who won't switch away from Mac are doing it because of love of the OS, and not necessarily the love of the hardware itself. Apple has basically decided to make all of their laptop lines ultrabooks (as is their right). If you look at all the other companies who make laptops, they have non-ultrabook lines for people who need ports, etc. Apple has chosen not to cater to those people, and those people, whose requirements used to be satisfied by previous iterations of Macbooks, are now complaining.
ohazi 7y ago
You do realize that ports are holes right? They make your laptop lighter. The amount of metal removed from the case is heavier than the connector and PCB traces. Don't carry around the cables if you don't want to, but your argument is ridiculous.
- mattcoles 7y ago
  They do have stuff inside them though, so I'm not suggesting they make it heavier but having the required electronics does take up space that can be otherwise utilised.

slantyyz 7y ago

>> I knew defining a dongle would bring out the pedants Some might say your narrow definition of dongle was an attempt at being pedantic. >> I think the real point is being overlooked here. The real point being overlooked isn't the dongle issue, or being minimalist. It's a product line diversity issue. You have to be aware that a lot of people who won't switch away from Mac are doing it because of love of the OS, and not necessarily the love of the hardware itself. Apple has basically decided to make all of their laptop lines ultrabooks (as is their right). If you look at all the other companies who make laptops, they have non-ultrabook lines for people who need ports, etc. Apple has chosen not to cater to those people, and those people, whose requirements used to be satisfied by previous iterations of Macbooks, are now complaining.

ohazi 7y ago

You do realize that ports are holes right? They make your laptop lighter. The amount of metal removed from the case is heavier than the connector and PCB traces. Don't carry around the cables if you don't want to, but your argument is ridiculous.

mattcoles 7y ago
They do have stuff inside them though, so I'm not suggesting they make it heavier but having the required electronics does take up space that can be otherwise utilised.