I tried the startech TB32DP2 (thunderbolt 3 to 2x displayport adapter), but that says unsupported in the system profile. Bummer.
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The No Touch Bar 13 Macbook Version
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Thank you for your review. Didn't expect the CPU and GPU to hold high intensive tasks without significant throttling. That's very good news
I am very much interested in seeing benchmarks after you get.
I suspect that this is because macOS doesn't support DP 1.2 chaining or hubs (thanks, Apple!).
So I've just gotten mine base version today and here are observations after 4 hours of us.
1. I'm in the small minority who love the keyboard, the feel is great for me personally! However, the enter button is different to the one on the 2015 edition, and this is a large pain thus far adapting. I keep typing '\" instead of enter!
2. Screen is a beaut.
3. Speakers are definitely louder too which is a plus, nothing groundbreaking though.
4. As far as speed goes, it's pretty much identical to the previous 2015 one. Frame wise though it's superior when running games such as LoL.
5. If it had 3 USB-C ports, it would be the dream. Or even magsafe...
6. Battery is pretty solid too.
Overall, I'm definitely enjoying it, but may end up getting a douchebar one...
1. I'm in the small minority who love the keyboard, the feel is great for me personally! However, the enter button is different to the one on the 2015 edition, and this is a large pain thus far adapting. I keep typing '\" instead of enter!
2. Screen is a beaut.
3. Speakers are definitely louder too which is a plus, nothing groundbreaking though.
4. As far as speed goes, it's pretty much identical to the previous 2015 one. Frame wise though it's superior when running games such as LoL.
5. If it had 3 USB-C ports, it would be the dream. Or even magsafe...
6. Battery is pretty solid too.
Overall, I'm definitely enjoying it, but may end up getting a douchebar one...
New product name.
I'll have my i7 2.4/16gb Friday. What and how should I get benchmarks for you guys?
When did you order? Surprised to see the BTO "non-douchebar" models arriving already, awesome!
Yeah it sucks, especially that it works under windows (bootcamp) that I tested. Anyway I ordered a LG 27UD88 (the cheap version, not the apple version) display with usb-c. I am going to sell this dell 5k screen and return the startech adapter. Not going to fiddle around, I love the machine. Tomorrow I am going to exchange it for the silver version though. I thought the space grey would win me over but I love the classic look more. The workload I put on today sustained 2.9ghz like mentioned before and was fine for development. I run 1 VM anyway. The rest of the vm's are on a home server.
now as the mbp also got usb-c is it possilble to charge the device with an external battery like on the mb 12" ?
for example the anker powercore+
for example the anker powercore+
Me too.
I'm from the UK, and I ordered the non-touch bar, 16gb, upgraded cpu (6660u), and 512gb SSD. However mines estimated for the 9th-11th of November delivery.
And I really really want to know, how much the CPU upgrade increases the Geekbench score. So please when you get in the next few days, please please please do a geekbench and share the results.
same here dont know is the Upgrade to non touch i7 a good idear or not
I ordered i5 but now i am undecided
Its barely 5% faster. Rather than upgrade cpu for 300 change to touch bar version instead for 300. The 28watt i5 is faster than both 15watt i5 and i7.
I cant see one reason other then needing the 15W cpu or the physical F keys to upgrade the base 13" rMBP. The touch bar is better value for sure.
Nice numbers, congrats. Looks like you got at least the 10% that the specs would suggest.
Are you planning to test the fan characteristics at 100% load? I recommend Intel Power Gadget for measurements.
One fan for sure due to the less watt CPU.
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Was planning on doing that later on after I get done with my vacation but I appreciate the recommendation for the Intel Power Gadget.
Hung solo, thank you thank you thank you. You just made my day.
If people are wondering why not get the touch bar model for the cup upgrade cost, my main reasons are:
1. Lower watt cpu plus bigger battery equals longer battery life
2. I want a physical escape key. Even though I could use mac settings to make my caps lock the escape key.
3. I'm too impatient to wait another month to get my hands on it.
However if you notice. By upgrading the cpu on the base model, you are around 400 points higher than the base cpu on the touch bar model.
However for me it's the impatience which gets me the most. Cause the cost difference is only like £50 and a 400 point loss on geek bench on the touch bar model with base cpu, 16gb of ram, and 512 ssd. So I definitely agree the other one is more value for money.
If people are wondering why not get the touch bar model for the cup upgrade cost, my main reasons are:
1. Lower watt cpu plus bigger battery equals longer battery life
2. I want a physical escape key. Even though I could use mac settings to make my caps lock the escape key.
3. I'm too impatient to wait another month to get my hands on it.
However if you notice. By upgrading the cpu on the base model, you are around 400 points higher than the base cpu on the touch bar model.
However for me it's the impatience which gets me the most. Cause the cost difference is only like £50 and a 400 point loss on geek bench on the touch bar model with base cpu, 16gb of ram, and 512 ssd. So I definitely agree the other one is more value for money.
After another day into it i can say that this 15W platform really does get breakthrough battery life, just like the Ars Technica review highlighted. It's like an iPad, you just don't think about charging it during the day.
Apple low-balled the rating lumping it in with the 10hr of the touch bar version, in my opinion, which is not what I expected (I was speculating that the battery life would be nearly equal)
Apple low-balled the rating lumping it in with the 10hr of the touch bar version, in my opinion, which is not what I expected (I was speculating that the battery life would be nearly equal)
Apple did that to simply ensure people do not buy the base model for its stellar battery life and they lose out on the profits from the higher end models (at least in the 13" range).
Watch the "douchebar" 13 get around 8 hours making this base 13 even better in battery life stamina.