Macbook 12" Retina Early 2015

[ShadowCaptain]

are you still arguing with that 14 year old enigneer ?

 

I love arguing :3 makes my time at work go faster. What I enjoy most is the thought of buying one and the thought of the look on their face

[Sauron]

This machine is for people who do NOT want to compromise on size, they need the slimmest lightest machine for none demanding tasks, the macbook excels at this!, The reason Apple still sell the Air and Retina Pro, is because there are people that demand more performance

 

But it's NOT the slimmest and lightest  <_< and the slimmer and lighter ones actually offer more ports... for 300$ less...

 

-btw you can thank me later for the free argument ^^

[ShadowCaptain]

But it's NOT the slimmest and lightest  <_< and the slimmer and lighter ones actually offer more ports... for 300$ less...

 

-btw you can thank me later for the free argument ^^

 

Not true at all

 

also its the slimmest and lightest machine with OSX, which fundamentally, is the point here, this is a machine for OSX users not windows users

[MrSuperb]

But it's NOT the slimmest and lightest  <_< and the slimmer and lighter ones actually offer more ports... for 300$ less...

but that is NOT true

[ShadowCaptain]

but that is NOT true

 

Come on let them believe their bullshit

[Sauron]

Not true at all

 

also its the slimmest and lightest machine with OSX, which fundamentally, is the point here, this is a machine for OSX users not windows users

 

but that is NOT true

 

Come on let them believe their bullshit

 

hey, hey!

I got proof!

 

https://www.asus.com/Notebooks_Ultrabooks/ASUS_ZENBOOK_UX305/specifications/12.3 mm! although I do admit it's a little bit heavier (didn't remember to be completely honest). comes with enough ports, as well as a higher res screen (as much as that may hardly matter at this poit) for significantly less $$$.

[ShadowCaptain]

hey, hey!

I got proof!

 

https://www.asus.com/Notebooks_Ultrabooks/ASUS_ZENBOOK_UX305/specifications/12.3 mm! although I do admit it's a little bit heavier (didn't remember to be completely honest). comes with enough ports, as well as a higher res screen (as much as that may hardly matter at this poit) for significantly less $$$.

 

 13.3" with a thick bezel which is larger (an inch wider than a dell xps13) cheaper model on comes with a 1080p display, its also a slower SSD, worse trackpad, none backlit keyboard, speakers are on the bottom, 

[Sauron]

 13.3" with a thick bezel which is larger (an inch wider than a dell xps13) cheaper model on comes with a 1080p display, its also a slower SSD, worse trackpad, none backlit keyboard, speakers are on the bottom, 

 

12.3 according to the product page  :huh: are you sure it's 13.3?

 

The more expensive model is still 300 bucks cheaper than the macbook, which in my opinion justifies an unnoticeably slower ssd (it's not like you're going to edit videos on it), bottom speakers and a trackpad that I'd substitute with a mouse regardless. And on what occasion will you be in the dark with an ultraportable machine?

[ShadowCaptain]

12.3 according to the product page  :huh: are you sure it's 13.3?

 

The more expensive model is still 300 bucks cheaper than the macbook, which in my opinion justifies an unnoticeably slower ssd (it's not like you're going to edit videos on it), bottom speakers and a trackpad that I'd substitute with a mouse regardless. And on what occasion will you be in the dark with an ultraportable machine?

 

trains and planes? libraries? late night emergencies? you will be everywhere with an ultra portable, and cannot guarantee well lit enviroments

 

 

It says 13.3" Auto IPS FHD (1920x1080)/IPS QHD+(3200 x 1800) on that link you gave haha, its 13.3" and has really big bezels, making it like a 14" size

 

the $699 model is only 1080p and runs on a slower 0.8ghz Processor, its also half a pound heavier, and larger to carry

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834232393&cm_re=ux305-_-34-232-393-_-Product

 

Most ultraportable users do not use a mouse, as the Apple trackpad is AMAZING and has awesome gesture support with mission control and expose - id pay $150 for that feature alone!!!

[Sauron]

trains and planes? libraries? late night emergencies? you will be everywhere with an ultra portable, and cannot guarantee well lit enviroments

 

 

It says 13.3" Auto IPS FHD (1920x1080)/IPS QHD+(3200 x 1800) on that link you gave haha, its 13.3" and has really big bezels, making it like a 14" size

 

the $699 model is only 1080p and runs on a slower 0.8ghz Processor, its also half a pound heavier, and larger to carry

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834232393&cm_re=ux305-_-34-232-393-_-Product

 

Most ultraportable users do not use a mouse, as the Apple trackpad is AMAZING and has awesome gesture support with mission control and expose - id pay $150 for that feature alone!!!

 

OH, I though you were saying it's 13.3 mm thick forgive me, I'm a bit tired lol.

 

Again, the 700$ model is not as good, but the 1000$ one is.

 

but I'm tapping out because as I said, I'm not feeling too hot right now ^^

[ShadowCaptain]

OH, I though you were saying it's 13.3 mm thick forgive me, I'm a bit tired lol.

 

Again, the 700$ model is not as good, but the 1000$ one is.

 

but I'm tapping out because as I said, I'm not feeling too hot right now ^^

 

haha its cool, at the end of the day $300 is not much, especially if somebody needs OSX as their primary OS

 

Anyway im bored 

 

get well

[MrSuperb]

hey, hey!

I got proof!

no you don't

although I do admit it's a little bit heavier (didn't remember to be completely honest).

and are even admiting it ...

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- it is 350g heavier

- it is quite a bit bigger

- the Asus might have a bit higher resolution, BUT it actually is much worse in terms of color (75% vs 96% sRGB), contrast and other disciplines.

- the price difference isn't really that big if you consider similar speced models

[Sauron]

no you don't

and are even admiting it ...

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- it is 350g heavier

- it is quite a bit bigger

- the Asus might have a bit higher resolution, BUT it actually is much worse in terms of color (75% vs 96% sRGB), contrast and other disciplines.

- the price difference isn't really that big if you consider similar speced models

 

I admitted the mistake, doesn't change the fact that it's thinner...

 

and I'll refer you to what I said earlier

but I'm tapping out because as I said, I'm not feeling too hot right now ^^

[MrSuperb]

I admitted the mistake, doesn't change the fact that it's thinner...

omg ... 0.8mm ... and the Macbook is more V-shaped, than the Asus (i.e. only one side is "thicker") ...

I bet you rather notice those 350g, than those 0.8mm

you said:

the slimmer and lighter ones actually offer more ports... for 300$ less...

which is NOT true at all.

there are slimmer ones, there are lighter ones, there are cheaper ones, but not in that combination.

and those which are cheaper and slimmer are worse in other areas.

[Sauron]

omg ... 0.8mm ... and the Macbook is more V-shaped, than the Asus (i.e. only one side is "thicker") ...

I bet you rather notice those 350g, than those 0.8mm

you said:

which is NOT true at all.

there are slimmer ones, there are lighter ones, there are cheaper ones, but not in that combination.

and those which are cheaper and slimmer are worse in other areas.

 

the one I linked is cheaper and slimmer. I admitted it was a bit heavier. and honestly it's a bit hypocritical to sarcastically say "omg 0,8mm" when you're the one advocating for the macbook's "incredible slimness" which is still a matter of tenths of millimetres... it's easy to trumpet forward a products' qualities and say you don't care when something beats it in that field... reminds me of how resolution was apparently everything when iphones got the "retina" screen and nobody cared anymore when it got left behind.

[MrSuperb]

the one I linked is cheaper and slimmer. I admitted it was a bit heavier. and honestly it's a bit hypocritical to sarcastically say "omg 0,8mm" when you're the one advocating for the macbook's "incredible slimness" which is still a matter of tenths of millimetres... it's easy to trumpet forward a products' qualities and say you don't care when something beats it in that field... reminds me of how resolution was apparently everything when iphones got the "retina" screen and nobody cared anymore when it got left behind.

Macbook:

6.5% thicker

Zenbook:

37.7% heavier

24% bigger (volume)

add all the other shortcomings from the Asus and it is clear, why there is a (what?) $200 difference.

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Still your statement was wrong and you deny to admit that.

[linuxfan66]

Macbook:

6.5% thicker

Zenbook:

37.7% heavier

24% bigger (volume)

add all the other shortcomings from the Asus and it is clear, why there is a (what?) $200 difference.

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Still your statement was wrong and you deny to admit that.

I wont deny the thinness can get utter rediculous. and the retina phone screen race of got utter rediculous. At least laptop screen resolutions has been vaguely sensible with retina screens not exceeding as standard size on the whole with notebooks that have without going that needlessly.

[Sauron]

Still your statement was wrong and you deny to admit that.

 

uh... at this point you're making stuff up... I originally said there were thinner and lighter laptops that were also cheaper and had more ports. I subsequently admitted that I thought the zenbook was lighter but it actually is not. The rest of what I said holds true. It's factually thinner, cheaper and with more ports. So I don't know what you're raving on about.

[Dabombinable]

uh... at this point you're making stuff up... I originally said there were thinner and lighter laptops that were also cheaper and had more ports. I subsequently admitted that I thought the zenbook was lighter but it actually is not. The rest of what I said holds true. It's factually thinner, cheaper and with more ports. So I don't know what you're raving on about.

I ignored him for reasons you can probably see right now...

[godsarmy]

just got my first mac today and its the macbook 2015 i using it as a tablet replacement and i love it.

[linuxfan66]

just got my first mac today and its the macbook 2015 i using it as a tablet replacement and i love it.

Will you water cool it? [emoji5]️

[AlphaGamer46]

This thing is so stupid. Sure, Apple came through with a great design but 1 port? I mean, really Apple? Not now, not in the next few years! When more things are wireless, then maybe but people still use USBs.

 

Using a USB is not a privilege, it's a right. I use USB's a lot on my laptop and having to buy a $30AUD adapter to connect a USB infuriates me.

 

The machine is running a terribly clocked CPU. Heck, why don't we go back to 2003 when Apple sold the PowerBook G4 with a 1.67GHz G4 chip!  It has more speed out of the box than the MacBook does. Yes, I know that all of the PowerPC chips are terrible when it comes to power consumption, but it would make people's lives easier.

 

'Hmm, I wonder. Should I buy the laptop that has the higher gigahertz that's a bit thicker but has USB, or should I buy the laptop that's thin and has only 1 port and might as well have a 10-year-old P4 chip in it."

 

I know which one I would choose.