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netrox said:

Why is HDMI even necessary if there are Thunderbolt to HDMI cables? Seriously, that is so backward. 

USB4/TB3 is the port to rule all. I understand the inclusion of SDHC slot tho.

How can you understand SDHC, and not HDMI? HDMI is the de facto standard for connecting TVs, displays, projectors at home, school and the workplace. No stupid dongles to worry about. Just plug it in and go. Sure, enthusiasts will cater to DP, most of the world revolves around HDMI. 

It’s about ease of use and giving people less restrictive options and I applaud Apple for listening.  

seanj said:

mazda 3s said:

Eric_WVGG said:

WTH said:

If authentic, these documents show something very important - a return to function over form in the MacBook line.

Sort of. Three IO ports instead of four sounds less functional to me.

Uhhh, three Thunderbolt, HDMI, SD and a dedicated power plug. How the hell is that LESS functional? 

Because given the choice DisplayPort is better than HDMI, so that’s a wasted port.
An SD slot is pointless unless you use a camera with one; most people use their phones to take photographs. Many cameras have wireless connectivity anyway.
With four Thunderbolt ports with could always downgrade them to an HDMI or SD if desired.

We’re talking a “Pro” machine; SD cards are still a thing with photographers — I use it with my Canon D-SLR. And with four Thunderbolt ports, you were going to use one for power anyway. Now the power is its own dedicated port. It’s a wash. 

Eric_WVGG said:

WTH said:

If authentic, these documents show something very important - a return to function over form in the MacBook line.

Sort of. Three IO ports instead of four sounds less functional to me.

Uhhh, three Thunderbolt, HDMI, SD and a dedicated power plug. How the hell is that LESS functional? 

I will concede on the multi-monitor support though, which they point out in one of the ads. With that being said:



The MacBook Air (M1) doesn't have a touch bar, and they are showing what looks to be a 15-inch MacBook Pro -- without a Touch Bar????

daven said:

Woo hoo!!! Read the article then checked my email and saw an email from Applecard Support... It was a notification that my monthly statement was available. Oh well.

LOL, same!