Comments on: Macbook & USB-C Review

By: Sacha

Sacha — Sun, 10 May 2015 05:26:59 +0000

Good review, I prefer the MacBook Pro though, because I think it’s more versatile!

By: Rishi, MD

Rishi, MD — Wed, 06 May 2015 22:59:37 +0000

In reply to Michael Nordmeyer. That much more battery life?! I'm definitely going to give Safari a run for a few weeks now.

By: mac2net

mac2net — Tue, 05 May 2015 19:39:55 +0000

Cable shortages come and go very quickly.
But in general, for Macs it is wisest to wait for the second generation of a new form factor.

By: Steve Wilkinson

Steve Wilkinson — Tue, 05 May 2015 19:07:33 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Yes, that's about the only thing I don't think I'd like. I REALLY love MagSafe. For now, my HUGE (LOL) Macbook Air will have to make do. :)

By: Michael Nordmeyer

Michael Nordmeyer — Tue, 05 May 2015 17:28:39 +0000

I assume you use Chrome for all your web browsing and development. Using Safari without system-wide Flash I get 2-3 hours more on my 2013 MacBook Air compared to Google Chrome. I only use Chrome as my development browser and for the occasional Flash content.

By: Cusby (@TheCusby)

Cusby (@TheCusby) — Tue, 05 May 2015 14:39:35 +0000

Hey Matt, loved your review, agree this new Macbook isn’t for everyone but you got to hand it to Apple for taking such an aggressive step towards the future of our portable devices, in any case is not like it’s the only Macbook available in their line up, it sure is the most gorgeous though. I thought you might be interested to check our proposal for the one single USB-C port issue on this MacBook , it’s a small, simple and practical USB-C expandable module, you can use one for each port you need and add as many more as you’d need. You can check it out at http://www.cusby.com/ it’s in final development stages and we’re considering crowdfunding to speed things up, we’d love to hear what you think about it, let us know! 🙂

By: robfelty

robfelty — Tue, 05 May 2015 14:35:04 +0000

Nice review Matt. I am pretty certain that the TrackPad has already made its way into the MacBook Pro 13″ (but not 15″). I just got a new 13″. I really like the response of the click on the new trackpad. I also have a MagicTouch, which I was excited about originally, but the feeling is not nearly as nice as the new track pad. Hopefully they will upgrade the MagicTouch too.

By: alex

alex — Tue, 05 May 2015 03:54:07 +0000

I was able to get all the adapters as an early orderer. I have the USB C to HDMI+USB A+USB C dongle, the USB C to USB A (female) dongle, and a USB C to USB A (male) cable. The has allowed me to use USB sticks, external drives, SD cards (from camera), and monitors, etc.

My only complaint so far is the re-shaped left and right arrow keys – for some reason I’m still struggling with that. I love everything else about this machine. I’d certainly take more battery, but I’m getting ~8 hours which is a nice upgrade from the 15″ MBP.

I’m just so happy to finally have light + retina!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 05 May 2015 03:37:48 +0000

This laptop is exquisite but I’m still really mourning the lack of the MagSafe. I agree with the rest of the perfect tech combo, though!

By: thepatrick

thepatrick — Tue, 05 May 2015 00:27:21 +0000

The USB-C to USB-A adapter was in stock at the Stockton St Apple Store last week. The display adapters aren’t though, my HDMI one hasn’t shipped yet (the BTO MacBook, ordered at the same time, shipped last week)

By: Om Malik

Om Malik — Mon, 04 May 2015 23:03:21 +0000

iPad is now my media consumption device. I like this Macbook and agree with you that there are some tradeoffs but i think they are worth it.

By: erikaugust

erikaugust — Mon, 04 May 2015 22:41:31 +0000

The market will catch up to the Type-C connector. Only a (small) matter of time.