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StrangeDays said:

BigDann said:

Apple needs to get back into serviceable systems! The current MacBook Pro's are just not serviceable! Can't replace the keyboard, battery or even the display without spending $500 on the parts alone!

The new systems are just not useable with noisy & failing keyboards & failing displays. Missing key elements real PRO's need like USB-A ports, SDXC & Ethernet. Then the real bugaboo! Missing MagSafe!

The new i9 system is DOA! As it just can't run beyond base clock because of lack of cooling. Thats independent of the firmware issue it had day one.

Pro's want a system that work effectively, not a bling system to impress. Apple went down the Bling path with Form. They need to get back to the design that serves the real PRO market Function.

Apple has the pieces to make this work! A variation of the older Unibody 15" & 17" models which are a bit larger than the ultra thin models Apple is selling now. Which offers the needed space for a better cooling system. Give it four USB-C ports and two USB-A ports. The back two (L&R) are dual function, being a MagSafe type of connector. as well A magnet plug is inserted so you have a flat connection for the breakaway MagSafe connector, yet it's a recessed USB-C port. Take the FaceID system in the Xs iPhone instead of the iSight camera and even offer a rear facing wide angle camera for group FaceTime meetings. Leverage the T2 secure enclave storage for the primary drive (128 or 256 GB) then offer two NVMe/PCIe x4 interfaces allowing 256, 515 GB, 1, 2 & 4 TB SSD drives in either discreet or RAID setup. Give it a narrow bezel 4K screen.

The older silent! Blister keyboard and use the smaller Touch Pad so the system has a bit more room for the battery.

Now Apple build it and I will buy it!

Nah. Silly post. As a pro software dev, my MBP is my *portable*, so it doesn't need space wasted on stuff like built-in network and legacy ports. WiFi for my *portable* is just fine, and I can use newer cables or even an adapter for legacy ports if needed. I give no shits about user-serviceability since I'd just drop it off at the shop. Same with my car. 

The form & function are the best blend I've ever used. The problem is, you want a Dell. Go get one if those are the traits you value.

OutdoorAppDeveloper said:

Xeon is overkill. How about an i9 or better yet an AMD Threadripper option? "Pro" doesn't mean stupid. The Xeon's one big feature is that you can run several of them on one motherboard. Will the Pro let you do that? The last one didn't. Honestly though for real compute performance, all you need is a decent consumer CPU and slots for two RTX 2080 ti GPUs (or Quadros). Thats about 1000 times faster than any Xeon for AI or rendering.

KITA said:

Pretty much the same products with updated specs and a new color. Which makes sense given this event didn't even have a live stream.

racerhomie3 said:

A pathetic woman.

rotateleftbyte said:

rogifan_new said:

So will people finally calm down now?!?

No, no and thrice No. Those that love to 'bitch' about things will always find fault.

I'm sure that many of us have experienced people like that in our lives... They are never satisfied.