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Brydge keyboard cases for Apple's 2018 iPad Pro up for preorder
$170 for a BT keyboard? Why not use the "smart connector" on the back?
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Benchmarked: Razer Blade Stealth versus 13-inch MacBook Pro with function keys
The way I see your math, a $500 Windows laptop lasts "a few years"...a few means at least 3 (or it would be a couple). $500 for 3 years. Then another $500 for a newer machine, faster, later tech, etc. for another 3 years. At this point, your $1500 6 year old MBP is looking pretty old and SLOW compared to that $500 Windows machine. And that Windows machine can be upgraded. Bigger SSD's, more memory, etc. Your stuck with whatever Apple has glued into your MBP. Forever. Or until you shell out another $2000 to replace it.doggone said:Sure parents will generally not spend a lot on a kids computer. They can buy any laptop for less that $500. It will likely be heavy, easily get loaded with Malware and fall to pieces after a few years. Go ahead and get a PC if that is for you.
Every Mac I have bought has lasted over 5 years. And I don't have to worry about software, OS or security. Their longevity and staying power seems to be increasing over time. My 1st gen rMBP has lasted for 6 years and is still as fast as it was when I got it. The 2016 MBP is even better because it has a smaller footprint and is 50% lighter with the same screen size.
HD die a lot faster than SSD, especially those for laptops. SSDs are a lot faster and are no longer a huge bottleneck. How often does a motherboard die, and even it is does a Time Machine back up can restore everything if you have it set up properly.
If you are using a MBP for professional applications then wouldn't you have a external monitor, keyboard, mouse etc. The 15 inch MBP has 4 TB3 ports that allow you to configure externals how you like. I got a dock that provides all the back compatibility I need and can charge from either side. Way more flexible that in the past.
I get people religiously want macOS. But it's a losing argument when it comes to hardware, value and the ability to cheaply upgrade the performance and capacity of a Windows PC. And, reliability these days isn't even an issue with Windows PC. It's all the same hardware now!
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Apple could and should make a larger iPad Pro but it probably won't be 15 inches
So, lagging laptop sales is due to a dislike of mice and trackpads? Really? LOL!!!!racerhomie3 said:
The Mac is for you then. People have learned to live without mouse for over 8 years with help of the iPad. The slowing laptop sells don’t seem to indicate people love trackpads & mice very much.rreichel002 said:MOUSE SUPPORT! What do we need to do to convince Apple that if the iPad supported a mouse, we would use it as our daily driver? (as I type this on my MacBook Pro:)
Here's a mind-blower for you...Apple *could* add mouse capability, and guess what?...you don't have to use it! You can actually go MOUSE-FREE and keep using the iPad like you always have! Amazing!! AND, for those of us that could use the functionality of using a mouse on an iPad, WE TOO could do that! Imagine...everyone can do what they want!
Never understood why people are so against mouse capability on the iPad when it doesn't affect them at all if they choose not to use one? Think of mouse compatibility as an Accessibility feature...you know that section in Settings you never go to? -
Apple could and should make a larger iPad Pro but it probably won't be 15 inches
Who cares if Apple made a 15, 16 or 18" iPad Pro, since no one could afford one! "Our LARGEST iPad Pro EVER! 1TB version starts at $2499."
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If you think Tim Cook is 'robbing' you, then so was Steve Jobs
The important thing is that you don't compare the newest device to what it replaced to justify the price increase. Back when the iPhone 6 came out, wasn't it the "fastest iPhone EVER!" and was priced accordingly? Same or the Mac Mini, or Macbook or any Apple device. You're correct, the entry points are much higher than in the past, but in the past those devices were bleeding edge, too, yet the entry points were lower than now. Technology is cheap now. Memory, SSD storage and GPU pricing are all DOWN. Yet, Apple prices are UP. Hmmmm....rogifan_new said:
The 2010 MBA had more performance and capabilities than the 2008 model but it was cheaper. Same with the $329 iPad compared to the original. Anyone who doesn’t see that Apple is offsetting slower/flat unit sales growth with price increases is blind. New flagship iPhones used to start at $649, now they’re $999. Now you can argue the XS is $350 better than 6 was, that’s obviously subjective but it’s still more expensive. Take the new Mac mini. Starts at $799. The previous entry point was $499. Again, one can argue that the new mini is way better and deserves the $300 price increase but the bottom line is you used to be able to get into the Mac ecosystem for $499 and now the cheapest entry point is $799. The previous entry point to iPhone was the $399 SE. Now the cheapest entry point is the $499 7. And the cheapest iPad used to be $259; now it’s $329. In the past you could get an Apple TV for $99; now it’s $179. It costs more to get into the Apple ecosystem that’s just a fact.radarthekat said:
Meaningless to to this discussion. When Dodge started selling the 12-cylinder Viper it would have had a positive effect on ASPs. But it offered a lot more power and sportiness. Apples latest iPhones offer a lot more performance and capabilities versus previous generations. You’d expect ASPs to climb. Gross margins is where the comparison should lay, and this article does a good job pointing out how they have not significantly moved during Cook’s tenure.rogifan_new said:Is this report talking about gross margins or profit margins? Do you have a comparison of average selling prices over time?