does using apple’s ipad “laptop replacement pro” make you want a touchscreen macbook?

[1rottenapple]

My previous laptop was a Lenovo and had a touchscreen. I didn't use it a lot, but I used it enough that when I was forced to get a new laptop, that was one of the things I had listed as criteria.

At the same time, I realized I was buying a new laptop every 1.5-2 years, and it was getting ridiculous. A few people suggested that I go ahead and get a MB, and I was interested, though price and lack of touchscreen held me back. I did enough research about longevity that I got over the price, and after a week or two with MBP, I was over the touchscreen thing. At this point, I wouldn't go back, especially when I look at the fingerprints on my iPP.

However, I would like to be able to use the Apple Pencil with my MBP now and then. Pipe dreams. . .

Nice apple, laptops are usually great minus the keyboard issue on my 2017 macbook. And last forever and the software support seems to be for a long time. Who knows what the case will be when apple switches to its own processors and that might affect intel cpu.

 

[Jonathantuba]

I find it funny that people have been defending apple’s decision not to include a touchscreen but apple’s ipad pro is the best argument for one. I constantly find myself reaching for the screen as I do with my ipad pro and keyboard to scroll through websites and to open apps.

Anybody else do this?

I do that whenever I ever use a MacBook. The fact that Macs don’t have touch screens is why I won’t buy another. I much prefer my touch screen iPad Pro, and the rare task it can’t do can wait until I am back at my desk to use my iMac