Electronics

[Lilysmom]

I was just reading about the new MacBook Pro with the touch bar technology.  It is a significant makeover.  touch Bar replaces function keys.  No USB ports, using USB-C so you need dongles, no escape key, new shallow keyboard, fingerprint technology.  Price is up there, 13" Pro, 8G RAM, 256 GB storage $1799, 15" 16G, 256 GB is $2399.  The headphone jack remains.

I read a review on CNET.  You can still buy a 13" MacBook Pro with everything but the touch bar.

I found the touch bar concept vague until I watched a video of it.  

Any my thoughts beyond Wow, expensive?😀  LM

[Mz iMac]

The new MBP is even more expensive when you consider all the adapters & dongles you will need to purchase so your USB, FW, etc devices can be used.

[Lilysmom]

@Mz iMac, I was thinking the same thing about the dongles.  I didn't like the touch bar idea until I saw the video.  My next computer will be a MacBook.  I am pretty sure I will go for the touch bar.  I waited for this version because it is the biggest update done in ten years.

It may affect which iPad I choose next.  If I go all out on the computer, I probably will not opt for the iPad Pro.  I think I will pick the computer first and then decide on the iPad.  LM

[Mz iMac]

A tricked out 15" new MBP cost just as much as a 27" iMac!!!!

And lets not forget regarding the new MBP, you will need to purchase to carry all your dongles, adapters, etc.

My 2008 MBP is still going strong.  I am keeping it until it falls apart or dies.  Whichever comes first.

I also have a late 2012 iMac 27".  It's good for another 10-15 yrs.

[tockerman]

brought my first mac back in feb and love it. has the renta secreen and the picture is great you cannot beat it. and no more virus?

[Kachina624]

I don't know why anyone even buys computers these days unless they need it for business or maybe it's just a habit.  I find pads to be so much more convenient and easy to use.  I hold mine in the palm of my hand with a velcro holder, kick back in my recliner and peck away.  I have no interest in ever owning another computer.

[Jordan2]

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@Mz iMac wrote:

The new MBP is even more expensive when you consider all the adapters & dongles you will need to purchase so your USB, FW, etc devices can be used.

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@Mz iMac, I have been waiting for the MBP to come out, I have been thinking about getting one. I'm not tech savvy so forgive me for asking, but what is a dongle?

[Mz iMac]

@Jordan2

A dongle is a small piece of hardware that connects to another device to provide it with additional functionality.

Examples

[glb613]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

I don't know why anyone even buys computers these days unless they need it for business or maybe it's just a habit.  I find pads to be so much more convenient and easy to use.  I hold mine in the palm of my hand with a velcro holder, kick back in my recliner and peck away.  I have no interest in ever owning another computer.

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I have an iPad I never use excpet when I travel.  I like a big screen and use my iMac 90% of the time.  You may find a tablet easy to use and more convenient but, I don't.  Isn't it great there are all types of device and many different sizes? 

[Mz iMac]

@Kachina624

I do not own any mobile devices (iPads, cell phones, etc).  I love the convenience of my 15" screen MBP & my 27" iMac because I use a keyboard and a mouse & prefer watching movies & videos in full screen mode.

Fingerprint cootie smudges all over mobile device screens gives me the heebie geebies.

At my age (66), I do not see the point of trying to use and/or do something and/or anything on some tiny screen.

When I travel, my iPod Nano suits me just fine.