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The No Touch Bar 13 Macbook Version

I'm really on the fence with this MBP, I wish they had put 4 ports instead of 2 ports :(
 
Do you think this will supplant your rMB? I haven't picked mine up yet, but This may be the case for me, if it works out. If it does, i'm also going to get the new 15" also, to replace my 2013
 
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Macalway said:
Do you think this will supplant your rMB? I haven't picked mine up yet, but THis may be the case for me, if it works out. If it does, i'm also going to get the 15" to replace my 2013
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I am going to test it side by side with the rMB to see how big of a jump I feel with my day to day task.
 
phas3 said:
I'm really on the fence with this MBP, I wish they had put 4 ports instead of 2 ports :(
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There's the Apple dongle (charge+USB 3+ HDMI), which effectively adds another USB port, and HDMI

Also docks. I'm not sure you even need 2 thunderbolt controllers unless you want......whatever.

I haven't a clue though, really. I do know that the rMB's single port was not enough. Of course, 4 ports maybe a Godsend also. We shall see
 
Macalway said:
There's the Apple dongle (charge+USB 3+ HDMI), which effectively adds another USB port, and HDMI

Also docks. I'm not sure you even need 2 thunderbolt controllers unless you want......whatever.

I haven't a clue though, really. I do know that the rMB's single port was not enough. Of course, 4 ports maybe a Godsend also. We shall see
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I have a USB stick that is permanently attached to my currently MBP where my VM's are stored. With 2, I actually just have 1 usable if I go with the non-touch MBP which I use for charging and won't have the option to leave the MBP charging and using another cable or so.

For my uses, the touch bar will barely be utilized...:(
 
I was thinking about buying another rMB as I need two machines, and the 2013 15" is a little large. The new 15", I have a feeling, is better in this regard. Glad these came out.
 
WickedPorter said:
It's bigger than the 12" MacBook charger... quite a bit bigger, actually. It's just slightly smaller than the 15" 85W MagSafe charger.
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That's a bummer. One of the great things about the 12-inch MacBook is the TOTAL weight you carry with you on a trip, not just the weight of the device. I traveled with my MacBook quite a bit this summer and that charger is like a feather in your backpack.
 
Here are a some more photos ... US Quarter placed on left palm rest for a better idea of size/scale.

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c.s. said:
That's a bummer. One of the great things about the 12-inch MacBook is the TOTAL weight you carry with you on a trip, not just the weight of the device. I traveled with my MacBook quite a bit this summer and that charger is like a feather in your backpack.
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I still have a spare 29W MacBook charger that will be my "travel" charger. It won't charge it as fast, but will be a good option for overnight top-offs. Far more portable! I'm guessing the 29W won't be able to charge while it's in use either, may slow down the drain but will still drain.
 
WickedPorter said:
I still have a spare 29W MacBook charger that will be my "travel" charger. It won't charge it as fast, but will be a good option for overnight top-offs. Far more portable! I'm guessing the 29W won't be able to charge while it's in use either, may slow down the drain but will still drain.
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Will you actually test that and confirm? I already have a 29watt setup at work and will just leave it if it can maintain a charge while in use.
 
WickedPorter said:
I still have a spare 29W MacBook charger that will be my "travel" charger. It won't charge it as fast, but will be a good option for overnight top-offs. Far more portable! I'm guessing the 29W won't be able to charge while it's in use either, may slow down the drain but will still drain.
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how does it feel speedwise? depending on your usage of course
 
It's a keeper :)

Heading out for the night, will try to respond later tonight/tomorrow morning.

Cya'll later!

Nick/WP
 
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