Apple Unveils New MacBook, Offers Intel Core M, USB Type-C

[RedJaron]

Fair enough that it has a 16:10 ratio, but then why not go with the far more standard 2560*1600 then and get the same format?

Because it's Apple. They probably didn't want to try and fit a 1600 display on a 12" screen.

Well, sure only 1 port seems pretty insufficient (at least for the moment), but wireless connectivity is something Intel is pioneering, not Apple. It seems to me Apple has created a design to push the industry towards what Intel already envisions: wireless display, keyboard, mouse, network, external storage etc connection, even wireless charging.

Here's the problem: people would like to get full functionality out of it today, not in two years. The laptop alone is already expensive enough. For those that don't already have WiDi, or wireless USB hubs, or wireless NAS, that's just more money to spend in order to fully use this device.

As for the people expecting USB-C type adapters & accessories to be super expensive: sure the ones Apple will sell will be horribly expensive, however let's face it: USB-C is not patented by Apple like lightning or thunderbolt ports so you can't get some silly error message for plugging in a third party adapter in there. I do expect many USB-C type accessories coming out in the near future from third parties.

Possibly. I read that Apple also reworked the I/O on that single port so it wouldn't surprise me at all if there was some kind of encryption chip required to get anything other than USB mass storage out of it.

TLDR; ahead of it's time in design (and perhaps little too much ahead in usability), behind in power

That's what most of us are saying in that they made absolutely no concessions to the current crop of tech. And really, I think calling it "ahead of its time" is a stretch. I'm left to conclude that this thing is meant for the most sheeple of iSheep: those that have money to burn and simply want the latest, sleekest, thinnest Apple whatsit. Anyone with a modicum of tech knowledge and even moderate computing needs will steer clear of this.

 

[eklipz330]

macbook 2016 will have TWO usb-c ports XD

 

[Kammex]

No fan? Might as well call it the MacToaster.

 

[RedJaron]

Don't think so. The CPU should only be dissipating 5W of heat.

 

[CRITICALThinker]

I know laptop manufacturers are sacrificing everything to get the smallest, lightest, paper-thin chassis - from disk drives to VGA, and now usb ports. This is even further to sacrificing the power adapter - or a usb, your choice. and core m processors are no great thing either, the performance is acceptable for many users, but not for all.

 

[MyDocuments]

A lack of USB ports but no wireless charging, so not quite next-gen.
...And if you tolerate this then your charger will be next... (I happened to be listening to the Manics at the time)