Why is everyone so upset about the new MacBook Pro?
It seems like the entire tech community is up in arms about the new MacBook Pro. Let's remember stripping connectivity is nothing new for Apple. I have not missed my DVD drive for a day. It's increasingly rare that I find myself plugging in a USB drive, external display, or SD card. The SD card slot and HDMI port also ~~are~~ were fairly recent additions to the line. The running commentary seems to be "Pro is for professional," by which they really mean to say "Pro is for _creative_ professional."
For the few times per year I download pictures from my camera I will be happy to grab a dongle. Why? Because there's not a big air pocket where there once was an SD card slot. The machine is lighter, thinner, brighter, faster, all of which are steps in the right direction. USB C is fast and versatile. Yes, it will be sad to lose the MagSafe. Yes, it's expensive. Yes, I will miss the escape key. The criticism seems a bit premature, though.
The only thing that baffles me is why did they leave the headphone jack? And why is the iPhone 7 still Lightning and not USB C? Not enough courage.
For the few times per year I download pictures from my camera I will be happy to grab a dongle. Why? Because there's not a big air pocket where there once was an SD card slot. The machine is lighter, thinner, brighter, faster, all of which are steps in the right direction. USB C is fast and versatile. Yes, it will be sad to lose the MagSafe. Yes, it's expensive. Yes, I will miss the escape key. The criticism seems a bit premature, though.
The only thing that baffles me is why did they leave the headphone jack? And why is the iPhone 7 still Lightning and not USB C? Not enough courage.