The new MacBook Pro 2016 finally arrives with a new look, new features, more power and longer battery life. Unfortunately the 2016 MacBook Pro comes with a nasty surprise, or should we say five.
Here’s a look at five new MacBook Pro features you’ll hate and what you can do about them if you decide to buy a 2016 MacBook anyway. There’s a good chance that not everyone will hate each and every one of these items – but for some users, this is a major issue.
Apple announced the latest model of the 2016 MacBook Pro with Retina Display at a special event on Oct. Available from $1,799 for the 13-inch model and $2,399 for the 15-inch model. Here’s how to do it finance the new MacBook Pro.
Here are reasons to hate the new MacBook Pro.
Even with a new design, an OLED touch panel, and Touch ID, you’re going to hate the new MacBook Pro 2016 update.
No Regular USB Port
The 2016 MacBook Pro no longer includes regular USB ports. You’re likely to use them regularly to charge your iPhone or connect an accessory to your MacBook.
This USB Type A connection is no longer on the MacBook Pro. Instead you have several USB C connections. USB C is smaller, reversible and can connect accessories, monitors and more.
If you need to connect your phone or any other USB device to your computer, this will force you to purchase an adapter. Some devices, like the GoPro Hero5, already have a USB C port, so you can use a USB C to USB C cable, but for others you’ll need to purchase an adapter.
Luckily Apple is selling USB C to Lightning cableYou will probably want to buy.
No MagSafe Connection
The 2016 MacBook Pro includes the new USB C charging port, and you’ll no longer enjoy the benefits of MagSafe charging. With the current MacBook Pro, the charger is held in place by magnets, and if you move the laptop or trip over the cable, the laptop stays in place and the cable flies off.
That’s not the case with USB C, and you’ll have to adjust your habits or buy an accessory. Griffin makes a USB C MagSafe adapter called BreakSafe that can fix this problem, but a small part of it sticks out from the edge of your MacBook.
No SD card slot or MagSafe connection.
No SD Card Slot
The new 13-inch or 15-inch MacBook Pro doesn’t have an SD card slot, so you’ll have to plan for it.
It’s a device for creativity, but you’ll need to buy a USB C SD card adapter if you want to get your photos and videos on the new MacBook. One at the Apple Store $49.99 USB C SD card readerbut you can find Cheaper ones on Amazon.
No Exit Key on New MacBook Pro
There is no MacBook Pro exit button on the physical keyboard.
The 2016 MacBook Pro does not have a physical escape key. Apple replaced the top row of the keyboard with an OLED touch strip and Touch ID. This means that the function keys are no longer there, and neither is a physical escape key.
For most average users Esc is not a button we press regularly. Programmers using Vim will definitely need to adapt to this change, as will other users who rely on it every day.
macOS Sierra 10.12.1 now allows users to remap the Escape key to Caps Lock or another switcher. This doesn’t take back years of muscle memory that made fingers go to the upper left corner of the keyboard.
You will need a Dongle with your MacBook Pro
Do you connect Ethernet, VGA, HDMI or other devices with your existing computer?
Prepare to buy a dongle or adapter to get all the connectivity you need. There are always some links that you don’t need to access, so removing them is okay.
USB C can connect to monitors, but if you’re traveling to hotels or conference rooms, you’ll likely need to invest in a USB C to HDMI or USB C to VGA adapter that will allow you to connect wherever you are.
For $79.95 you can get a USB C Multiport adapter with USB port, USB C Port and HDMI connectivity. moshi or Apple. You can also get an adapter with many items. Sanho $49.95 With two USB ports, Micro SD and SD card.
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