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Idea: Write a utility to add in a software bezel for folks like this. We can call it distraction free mode. We'll take the extra space back and replace it with

by ctvo 5y ago

Idea: Write a utility to add in a software bezel for folks like this. We can call it distraction free mode. We'll take the extra space back and replace it with a black bezel. The webcam and front facing utilities are now within that space. You can toggle it on and off. > I can spend days in clearing the white space between glyph/kerning of typography and this notch will distract my eyes constantly. Call it OCD or professional deformation, the notch will drive me crazy.:) As an aside, most designers I know use external monitors. Do you find yourself doing this type of work on your laptop display?

nbzso 5y ago
> As an aside, most designers I know use external monitors. Do you find yourself doing this type of work on your laptop display? Guilty as charged (Two Eizos), but I work outside the office regularly, or in the weekends when "inspiration" strikes. What is the point of Pro laptop when I cannot perform my work at a maximum UX comfort. Another use-case is that I develop my photos on the go, so on, so on.:) I am still partially in the Apple Ecosystem (mainly due to C1) so by the looks of it I will have to transition to something different. > Idea: Write a utility to add in a software bezel for folks like this. We can call it distraction free mode. We'll take the extra space back and replace it with a black bezel. The webcam and front facing utilities are now within that space. You can toggle it on and off. My first reaction was this idea also. I am sure that as we speak someone is firing up Xcode and it will be available if Apple approves it:)
VectorLock 5y ago
>Idea: Write a utility to add in a software bezel for folks like this. I'd be surprised if this isn't an OS level option.
- ctvo 5y ago
  How I would bet anything I own that there isn't, and won't ever be one, knowing Apple. This would admit there's a problem and some users may not like the new innovation allowing for more screen space.
- luke2m 5y ago
  Knowing apple, there won't be. iPhones don't have this option, but my OnePlus does for the camera hole.
- shantara 5y ago
  It is an option, at least in full screen mode. https://www.macrumors.com/2021/10/18/macos-hides-notch-on-new-macbook-pros/ https://www.macrumors.com/2021/10/18/macos-hides-notch-on-ne...
  - VectorLock 5y ago
    Thats really when it would matter. MacOS has an ever present menu bar at the top of the screen. A notch would be entirely unintrusive - and practically invisible in Dark Mode.
yellowapple 5y ago
It absolutely should be an option, but it'd also suck to lose that portion of the screen's vertical real estate in its entirety - especially when 16:9 / 16:10 aspect ratios already make said vertical real estate scarce as-is.
- breuleux 5y ago
  The aspect ratio of the new MBP seems to come out to 16:10.4. I assume that the 0.4 is the notch zone, and the part of the screen below it is 16:10. So it's really just a standard 16:10 with some extra pixels, which sounds good to me.
behnamoh 5y ago
The notch is not just a blow to the aesthetics, but it actually is annoying when it comes to software with long menu bars. Also, what happens when you install many plugins in the menu? The notch is literally taking up good space that could be used for menu apps.

by ctvo 5y ago

nbzso 5y ago

> As an aside, most designers I know use external monitors. Do you find yourself doing this type of work on your laptop display? Guilty as charged (Two Eizos), but I work outside the office regularly, or in the weekends when "inspiration" strikes. What is the point of Pro laptop when I cannot perform my work at a maximum UX comfort. Another use-case is that I develop my photos on the go, so on, so on.:) I am still partially in the Apple Ecosystem (mainly due to C1) so by the looks of it I will have to transition to something different. > Idea: Write a utility to add in a software bezel for folks like this. We can call it distraction free mode. We'll take the extra space back and replace it with a black bezel. The webcam and front facing utilities are now within that space. You can toggle it on and off. My first reaction was this idea also. I am sure that as we speak someone is firing up Xcode and it will be available if Apple approves it:)

VectorLock 5y ago

>Idea: Write a utility to add in a software bezel for folks like this. I'd be surprised if this isn't an OS level option.

ctvo 5y ago
How I would bet anything I own that there isn't, and won't ever be one, knowing Apple. This would admit there's a problem and some users may not like the new innovation allowing for more screen space.
luke2m 5y ago
Knowing apple, there won't be. iPhones don't have this option, but my OnePlus does for the camera hole.
shantara 5y ago
It is an option, at least in full screen mode. https://www.macrumors.com/2021/10/18/macos-hides-notch-on-new-macbook-pros/ https://www.macrumors.com/2021/10/18/macos-hides-notch-on-ne...
- VectorLock 5y ago
  Thats really when it would matter. MacOS has an ever present menu bar at the top of the screen. A notch would be entirely unintrusive - and practically invisible in Dark Mode.

yellowapple 5y ago

It absolutely should be an option, but it'd also suck to lose that portion of the screen's vertical real estate in its entirety - especially when 16:9 / 16:10 aspect ratios already make said vertical real estate scarce as-is.

breuleux 5y ago
The aspect ratio of the new MBP seems to come out to 16:10.4. I assume that the 0.4 is the notch zone, and the part of the screen below it is 16:10. So it's really just a standard 16:10 with some extra pixels, which sounds good to me.

behnamoh 5y ago

The notch is not just a blow to the aesthetics, but it actually is annoying when it comes to software with long menu bars. Also, what happens when you install many plugins in the menu? The notch is literally taking up good space that could be used for menu apps.