Apple packaging is absolutely horrible. They make it really difficult to get the product out safely. You can't grab it. You have to flip it upside down, that is, if it didn't accidentally slip out unexpectedly and fall on the floor while removing the top of the box.
I bet you are related to the person who stood on his fridge door and broke his neck then sued the fridge company for not including a warning. Net result we have to pay for all the extra verbiage caused because every frigging item has a booklet in 20 languages telling consumers what not to do with the product.
Apple packaging is absolutely horrible. They make it really difficult to get the product out safely. You can't grab it. You have to flip it upside down, that is, if it didn't accidentally slip out unexpectedly and fall on the floor while removing the top of the box.
I bet you are related to the person who stood on his fridge door and broke his neck then sued the fridge company for not including a warning. Net result we have to pay for all the extra verbiage caused because every frigging item has a booklet in 20 languages telling consumers what not to do with the product.
Whilst I sympathise with your point of view, mstone has a good point, particularly in relation to the iPhone packaging.
Also, not everyone is dexterous. It's very easy indeed to accidentally drop the iPhone when opening its packaging, even when careful.
for all the you whiners on this "single port" machine, Apple can't satisfy everyone's needs. Buy whatever that fits you.
This machine focuses on mobile capability for people on the go but need more capable machine than iPad, so they rarely dock it or connect it to external monitor or external media or such, so no Thunderbolt and other ports included.
Bottom line, consider it as an iPad with built-in kickass keyboard and Touchpad with capability to run full Mac OS. If you need more than that, get yourself an Air or Pro.
I'll add I think the single port idea is fantastic. Now finally all we need to buy is one USB-C hub, which will allow us to have a single connector when plugging the thing into keyboard, mouse, display, backup drive and what ever else on the desk. That way I don't have to unplug multiple devices when I want to throw the laptop in a bag and leave the house. Most people have so little imagination!
see link, yes I know its standard USB but there will be plenty USB-C versions coming
How can anyone, even a genius, unless they have X-ray vision, know that holding the box even slightly at an angle will spill the contents? As they struggle to get the top off, which is designed so tight, and no where to get a finger hold, it would be very likely that the when the top finally releases it would shake and spill the contents. Absolutely crap design, all for a pretty presentation. Classic form over function fail.
I think I have to agree with you here. Too tight a lid, too loose a phone. No vacuum relief, no warning, no fail-safe. I bet drops happen all the time.
Apple packaging is absolutely horrible. They make it really difficult to get the product out safely. You can't grab it. You have to flip it upside down, that is, if it didn't accidentally slip out unexpectedly and fall on the floor while removing the top of the box.
The worst apple packaging award goes to the time capsule. Thr darn thing fell out of the box and bloodied my shin. The right way to open the box is to have it on a table and lift up the cover. The time capsule stands unsupported otherwise and will fall out of you hold it in your hand and lift the cover.
I'll add I think the single port idea is fantastic. Now finally all we need to buy is one USB-C hub, which will allow us to have a single connector when plugging the thing into keyboard, mouse, display, backup drive and what ever else on the desk. That way I don't have to unplug multiple devices when I want to throw the laptop in a bag and leave the house. Most people have so little imagination!
see link, yes I know its standard USB but there will be plenty USB-C versions coming
You might not think it so great after you have tripped over the power cord a few times and had it yank hard a few times because of the lack of magsafe, had to replace the cable then after one trip to many, you find the socket is broken.
Still, there are currently other models to choose from so for those who like magsafe and don't like dongles it's not a problem while there are alternative choices.
Once this comes in 13.3" and bigger, it can replace the MacBook Air. Plus a faster processor and an extra USB port.
I think the lines between MacBook, MacBook Air and even MacBook Pro are getting fuzzy. Apple is going to want to simplify the lineup. I see the new MacBook as the start of a new Retina based line of Mac laptops in three physical sizes:
12" super light and thin, meant for mobility but alas little cpu power: This is what was introduced and it's actually smaller and lighter than the current 11" Air.
14" mid size, probably smaller and lighter than the current 13" Air: It will have more power and ports than the 12" and essentially replace the 13" Air and the 13" Pro. It will be offered at different price points, whether you're more of a Pro user or Air.
16" full size, smaller and lighter than the current 15" Pro: It will be available with Pro performance if that's what you need.
The days of non-Retina Macs will soon be behind us. If the iPhone and iPad are available in only 2 to 3 basic models, why would the Macbook line need more?
I bet you are related to the person who stood on his fridge door and broke his neck then sued the fridge company for not including a warning. Net result we have to pay for all the extra verbiage caused because every frigging item has a booklet in 20 languages telling consumers what not to do with the product.
I truly hope sales on this thing just fall flat. I think the tech on the battery, trackpad, logic board, & keyboard sound great, roll that out to the rest of the lineup. But this machine is just too limited.
It's an ultra portable. If you need more machine then there are other MacBooks. Don't understand why you'd want this one to fail just because you need something else..,
I'm confused about when this will actually become available to buy, because there has been no pre-order and it is supposedly going to 'ship' April 10th? That's a day that will be difficult, if not impossible, to get close to an apple store, let alone the web store, due to the Apple watch pre-order. Any intel on buying the new MacBook?
I'm confused about when this will actually become available to buy, because there has been no pre-order and it is supposedly going to 'ship' April 10th? That's a day that will be difficult, if not impossible, to get close to an apple store, let alone the web store, due to the Apple watch pre-order. Any intel on buying the new MacBook?
Sounds like you know as much as anyone outside of Apple. I'm kind of surprised Apple isn't shouting the release date from the mountain tops, but instead they're just saying "coming soon". I think the only official mention of a date was at the announcement event.
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Apple packaging is absolutely horrible. They make it really difficult to get the product out safely. You can't grab it. You have to flip it upside down, that is, if it didn't accidentally slip out unexpectedly and fall on the floor while removing the top of the box.
I bet you are related to the person who stood on his fridge door and broke his neck then sued the fridge company for not including a warning. Net result we have to pay for all the extra verbiage caused because every frigging item has a booklet in 20 languages telling consumers what not to do with the product.
Whilst I sympathise with your point of view, mstone has a good point, particularly in relation to the iPhone packaging.
Also, not everyone is dexterous. It's very easy indeed to accidentally drop the iPhone when opening its packaging, even when careful.
for all the you whiners on this "single port" machine, Apple can't satisfy everyone's needs. Buy whatever that fits you.
This machine focuses on mobile capability for people on the go but need more capable machine than iPad, so they rarely dock it or connect it to external monitor or external media or such, so no Thunderbolt and other ports included.
Bottom line, consider it as an iPad with built-in kickass keyboard and Touchpad with capability to run full Mac OS. If you need more than that, get yourself an Air or Pro.
I'll add I think the single port idea is fantastic. Now finally all we need to buy is one USB-C hub, which will allow us to have a single connector when plugging the thing into keyboard, mouse, display, backup drive and what ever else on the desk. That way I don't have to unplug multiple devices when I want to throw the laptop in a bag and leave the house. Most people have so little imagination!
see link, yes I know its standard USB but there will be plenty USB-C versions coming
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1/178-8364951-5061456?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=usb-c+hub&rh=i:aps,k:usb-c+hub
I think I have to agree with you here. Too tight a lid, too loose a phone. No vacuum relief, no warning, no fail-safe. I bet drops happen all the time.
The worst apple packaging award goes to the time capsule. Thr darn thing fell out of the box and bloodied my shin. The right way to open the box is to have it on a table and lift up the cover. The time capsule stands unsupported otherwise and will fall out of you hold it in your hand and lift the cover.
I'll add I think the single port idea is fantastic. Now finally all we need to buy is one USB-C hub, which will allow us to have a single connector when plugging the thing into keyboard, mouse, display, backup drive and what ever else on the desk. That way I don't have to unplug multiple devices when I want to throw the laptop in a bag and leave the house. Most people have so little imagination!
see link, yes I know its standard USB but there will be plenty USB-C versions coming
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1/178-8364951-5061456?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=usb-c+hub&rh=i:aps,k:usb-c+hub
You might not think it so great after you have tripped over the power cord a few times and had it yank hard a few times because of the lack of magsafe, had to replace the cable then after one trip to many, you find the socket is broken.
Still, there are currently other models to choose from so for those who like magsafe and don't like dongles it's not a problem while there are alternative choices.
Once this comes in 13.3" and bigger, it can replace the MacBook Air. Plus a faster processor and an extra USB port.
I think the lines between MacBook, MacBook Air and even MacBook Pro are getting fuzzy. Apple is going to want to simplify the lineup. I see the new MacBook as the start of a new Retina based line of Mac laptops in three physical sizes:
The days of non-Retina Macs will soon be behind us. If the iPhone and iPad are available in only 2 to 3 basic models, why would the Macbook line need more?
I bet you are related to the person who stood on his fridge door and broke his neck then sued the fridge company for not including a warning. Net result we have to pay for all the extra verbiage caused because every frigging item has a booklet in 20 languages telling consumers what not to do with the product.
In short: RTFM.
Whilst I sympathise with your point of view, mstone has a good point, particularly in relation to the iPhone packaging.
Also, not everyone is dexterous. It's very easy indeed to accidentally drop the iPhone when opening its packaging, even when careful.
To you, who the F bashing Apple would have a good point because he/she is on your side. Be honest, the guy's comment is silly.
Send them your resume.
It's an ultra portable. If you need more machine then there are other MacBooks. Don't understand why you'd want this one to fail just because you need something else..,
I'm confused about when this will actually become available to buy, because there has been no pre-order and it is supposedly going to 'ship' April 10th? That's a day that will be difficult, if not impossible, to get close to an apple store, let alone the web store, due to the Apple watch pre-order. Any intel on buying the new MacBook?
Sounds like you know as much as anyone outside of Apple. I'm kind of surprised Apple isn't shouting the release date from the mountain tops, but instead they're just saying "coming soon". I think the only official mention of a date was at the announcement event.