The No Touch Bar 13 Macbook Version

[Tuslareb]

I received my basic model nTB yesterday, after returning the TB model. Absolutely love the battery life. I've been working all day from 9 AM. It's now 5:15 PM and battery is at 38% with an estimate of 4 hours and 9 minutes remaining. Synology CloudStation was syncing al day long and still is. No CPU heavy workload today, screen brightness around 50%.

The keyboard looks nice and I love the individual backlighting. I don't have any problems with the shallow travel at all, but I do have a problem with the amount of force required to press a key. They really need quite a firm press. It's more like a button then a key if that makes any sense. As a consequence I need to use more force than I'm used to, which in return makes this keyboard quite noisy and uncomfortable because I'm hitting the bottom quite hard. I hope I get used to it, but for now I can understand the design decision Apple made.

 

[jmebbk]

I received my basic model nTB yesterday, after returning the TB model. Absolutely love the battery life. I've been working all day from 9 AM. It's now 5:15 PM and battery is at 38% with an estimate of 4 hours and 9 minutes remaining. Synology CloudStation was syncing al day long and still is. No CPU heavy workload today, screen brightness around 50%.

The keyboard looks nice and I love the individual backlighting. I don't have any problems with the shallow travel at all, but I do have a problem with the amount of force required to press a key. They really need quite a firm press. It's more like a button then a key if that makes any sense. As a consequence I need to use more force than I'm used to, which in return makes this keyboard quite noisy and uncomfortable because I'm hitting the bottom quite hard. I hope I get used to it, but for now I can understand the design decision Apple made.

Did you get the base model?
Also did you get any dongles?

 

[racostaf]

Hello! I think this is my first answer and I'm not from the United States, but happy to enjoy this community ... last Monday ordered my mbp nt, yesterday they charge to my card and today sent it to the store (for pick up).... I'll pick up next Friday, with these config:

 

[budfoot]

I got the following dongles for the i7/16/512 model I got:

Two USB-C -> USB-A dongles: http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1M2/usb-c-to-usb-adapter?fnode=4c
Two USB-C Digital AV Multiport (HDMI): http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1K2AM/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter?fnode=8b

One USB-C -> VGA (Belkin): http://www.apple.com/shop/product/HJUZ2ZM/A/belkin-usb-c-to-vga-adapter?fnode=8b

And an extra power brick.

Why two of the first you may ask? Well - I'm an SE for a software company so I need to have those in my bag at all times. So one I leave hooked up to my monitor/power at home via HDMI, and one is in my bag to be able to present to customers.

 

[Peptide]

What case or sleeve is everyone getting for their 13in ntMBP?

 

[budfoot]

What case or sleeve is everyone getting for their 13in ntMBP?

Naked.

But I do have one hell of a backpack for it:

https://www.booqbags.com/products/pack-pro-premium-15-inch-macbook-backpack

 

[Tuslareb]

Did you get the base model?
Also did you get any dongles?

Yes I did get the absolute base model (2.0/256/8) because I only bought it because of the apparent battery problems with the touchbar model. I probably get a touchbar version in a next revision because I want touch ID and ports on both sides. That said, I don't have any memory or performance issues yet. The basic version is just a great machine. Although a little bit annoying I can live with both ports on one side.

I ordered two third party USB A to USB C adapters, a USB B to USB C cable for my scanner and after Apple dropped the dongle prices, I also bought an original Apple USB A to USB C adapter. The latter one is great because it has a little cable instead of being a fixed unit. This makes it (literally and figuratively) more flexible.

 

[DerRolf]

I got my 13" Non Touchbar yesterday and so far I am loving it. I choose the base-model even though I initially wanted to go with the i7 processor and 16 GB RAM however I noticed that the i7 does not justify the additional 400 euros. The same goes for the additional 300 euros for 16 GB RAM.

I really like this device so far - the keyboard is very nice. You got to get used to it however I already like it and when typing on my 2013 MBPr feels very spongy after using the new keyboard.

Also tried to boot Ubuntu on it but it currently seems utterly unusable so far...

 

[David58117]

What case or sleeve is everyone getting for their 13in ntMBP?

I bought the targus pro-tek sleeve. It's a little long, as the 13" moves about half an inch vertically, but it seems protective.

I'll get the Incase ICON when it's out.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/targus-...nd-surface-pro-4-gray/5009828.p?skuId=5009828

 

[racostaf]

I got the following dongles:

 

[raqball]

What case or sleeve is everyone getting for their 13in ntMBP?

I have a Staad BackPack, slim version, and love it. Very well made and high quality..

https://www.sfbags.com/collections/laptop-backpacks/products/staad-laptop-backpack

 

[racostaf]

I'm thinking in this: will fit this mcp, or maybe is for the mbp 2015?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/incase-...?skuId=9091143&productCategoryId=abcat0515028

 

[m-a]

Does the 13" nonTB work with the 27" 5k-LG Monitor offered in the Apple Store App?

 

[Hyloba]

I'm having a hard time finding a decent HDMI dongle besides the Apple one. I won't shelve 60 euro on a damn HDMI dongle... 60!! I can't believe it every time I see that price. And I guess it's the reduced price? I wouldn't want to spend more than 20 euro on an HDMI dongle, and still then it's too much.

 

[Ma2k5]

Does the 13" nonTB work with the 27" 5k-LG Monitor offered in the Apple Store App?

Yes
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I'm thinking in this: will fit this mcp, or maybe is for the mbp 2015?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/incase-...?skuId=9091143&productCategoryId=abcat0515028

Will be slightly big, but usable.

I'm waiting on an updated version myself.

 

[jmebbk]

I got the following dongles:

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Isn't there something you can buy where it takes more than one device like an extension?

 

[m-a]

Yes
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Will be slightly big, but usable.

I'm waiting on an updated version myself.

... 5k LG at 60 Hz?

 

[racostaf]

Isn't there something you can buy where it takes more than one device like an extension?

But it would not be practical for me ... the idea is to have a charger at home and office and half the adapters the same, at home and office. I like to carry the equipment alone, nothing else.

 

[jmebbk]

Yes
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Will be slightly big, but usable.

I'm waiting on an updated version myself.

Is that monitor a good one?
It's awfully pricey...is it just another overpriced Apple Store product?
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But it would not be practical for me ... the idea is to have a charger at home and office and half the adapters the same, at home and office. I like to carry the equipment alone, nothing else.

I'm confused

 

[racostaf]

Is that monitor a good one?
It's awfully pricey...is it just another overpriced Apple Store product?
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I'm confused

Really sorry. My English is not good. From home to work I like carry only the Mac. Nothing else. So I buy adapters to keep in home and anothe to the office.

 

[Ma2k5]

... 5k LG at 60 Hz?

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/9to5...equirements-4k-5k-adapters/amp/?client=safari

Non touch can drive one 5k at 60hz I believe.
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Is that monitor a good one?
It's awfully pricey...is it just another overpriced Apple Store product?
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I'm confused

I think it's ugly personally..

 

[carperjosh]

im unsure weather to get the 2015 13inch macbook or the new 2016 one

 

[Horizone]

im unsure weather to get the 2015 13inch macbook or the new 2016 one

If you can live with just two USB-C or one I case of charging I would go for 2016 definitely.

 

[sevoman]

I wonder how much of a difference it makes.

15 W with 54.5 Wh vs.
28 W with 49.2 Wh

laptop mag tests the non touch bar versions for each size lasting exactly ONE HOUR more than the touchbar counterpart.

 

[justabirdy]

Finally put my order in after going back and forth on CTO options. Ultimately decided the i7 wasn't worth it.

Silver, 2.0, 16GB, 512GB.