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  • Watch: Apple's 2016 MacBook vs. 2015 13" MacBook Air in head-to-head comparison

    Got a 2015 rMB about 8 months ago, best overall computer I've ever used.  Sure my 2013 15" Macbook Pro is faster and has more ports, but the rMB is all about a compromise between extreme portability and a full fledged computer and it hits the nail on the spot.  The screen is gorgeous, the keyboard is a dream to type on, and it's plenty fast to do just about anything on it you want.  12" is a sweet spot in potable size and I still am amazed at how lightweight and sleek it is.  Just a pleasure to use this laptop.
    williamlondon
  • Facing 'sluggish sales,' Apple said to continue reduced iPhone production through June quarter

    sdw2001 said:

    Of course, I expect growth will continue with iPhone 7.  It will be a significant upgrade and new form factor.  They won't be able to make them fast enough.  

    sdw2001:  I wonder about that with the rumors about ditching the 3.5mm jack.  Of course, these are just rumors and may not pan out, but if they do I seriously wonder about massive iPhone sales.  Apple shook up the world when the ditched the optical drives in their computers, and again when they ditched ports with the new Macbook, but laptops don't drive sales and they don't sell 35 million in a quarter.  Keep in mind, there is a core audience out there, such as myself, that would learn to deal with it, and maybe even come to realize the benefits after using such a device for a while, but I truly believe the common joe out there that uses an iPhone will give serious consideration to an upgrade if the 3.5mm port is gone.  I just can't see this phone exploding off the shelves with such a radical change if it happens.
    cnocbui
  • iOS 9.2 now available Apple Music improvements, a Top Stories section in News, Mail Drop in Mail

    I am so excited to have the camera adapter with with the iPhone now. That will be very useful for travel with my DSLR and not having to worry about having my iPad with me all the time to review my pictures. Nice work AAPL. 
    chia