Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-11-02 Thread Scott Granados
You raise an interesting question. I wonder about the mini as well. I think the low power desk top is probably dead. They have the much higher end Mac Pro but that’s a very high dollar item. Apple hasn’t come out with a new Monitor in a while either that I’m aware of and they used

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-11-02 Thread Saqib Hussain
Hi. I am disappointed that there is no update to the Mac Mini line. I’m using the 2014 model and was hoping to upgrade again next year! I think the desktop is dead for sure now. There is no way I’m shelling out over £2000 for an up to date machine with a touch bar. > On 29 Oct 2016, at 23:07,

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-30 Thread E.T.
off a desk. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Chao Sent: Sunday, 30 October 2016 11:07 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release One thing I'll miss from MagSafe

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-30 Thread Scott Granados
connected via USB-C fly across the room or to the ground >>>>> when I pull them or kick the cable...Too bad MagSafe2 is gone >>>>> >>>>> On Sat, Oct 29, 2016 at 8:58 PM Simon Fogarty <si...@blinky-net.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>&g

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-30 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
t;>>> >>>> I at least know if I connect my foot to the mag safe adaptor it’ just pops >>>> off the side of the machine, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> USB C kind of concerning I can see a notebook or more getting pulled of

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-30 Thread Scott Granados
e a notebook or more getting pulled off a >>> desk. >>> >>> >>> >>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Chao >>> Sent: Sunday, 30 October 2016 11:07 AM >

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-30 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Chao >> Sent: Sunday, 30 October 2016 11:07 AM >> >> >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Article: Apple on target for October Ma

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-30 Thread Scott Granados
; [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>] On Behalf Of Kevin Chao > Sent: Sunday, 30 October 2016 11:07 AM > > > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > Subject: Re: Article: Apple on targe

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-30 Thread Kevin Chao
macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Kevin Chao > *Sent:* Sunday, 30 October 2016 11:07 AM > > > *To:* macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > *Subject:* Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release > > > > One thing I'll miss from MagSafe 2 is the magnetic

RE: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-29 Thread Simon Fogarty
[mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Chao Sent: Sunday, 30 October 2016 11:07 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release One thing I'll miss from MagSafe 2 is the magnetic connect/disconnect. However, I'm ecited

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-29 Thread E.T.
That magnetic connector was what truly impressed me when I got my new Mac. Sad to see it go. From E.T.'s Keyboard... Without H2O there is no life! ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/29/2016 7:00 PM, Scott Granados wrote: Me too, I like the mag safe. I’ve kicked that cable several times and

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-29 Thread Scott Granados
Me too, I like the mag safe. I’ve kicked that cable several times and that quick disconnect has saved my bacon from pulling the whole laptop off the table. Put me down as a fan of magsafe. > On Oct 29, 2016, at 6:07 PM, Kevin Chao wrote: > > One thing I'll miss from

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-29 Thread Kevin Chao
One thing I'll miss from MagSafe 2 is the magnetic connect/disconnect. However, I'm ecited about USB-C, as I've 64-watt and other USB-c power adapters/cables everywhere. On Sun, Oct 23, 2016 at 11:00 PM Maria Chapman wrote: > Hmmm I run a usb hub and wireless headphones

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-24 Thread Maria Chapman
Hmmm I run a usb hub and wireless headphones that run on usb. Will there be adaptors available to still be able to run devices? Maria > On 19 Oct 2016, at 4:03 AM, Scott Granados wrote: > > Found this article on redmond pie and it seemed totally on topic to discuss.

RE: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-23 Thread Simon Fogarty
Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: Monday, 24 October 2016 4:59 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release Simon, your point is a good one

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-23 Thread Scott Granados
cvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anders Holmberg > Sent: Sunday, 23 October 2016 3:52 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release > > Hi! > If they remove the m

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-23 Thread Kevin Chao
I use 65-watt USB-C adapter with Google Pixel 2 ChromeBook. On Sat, Oct 22, 2016 at 10:39 PM Scott Granados wrote: > Anders, I would assume they charge using the USBC port. THere’s a sub > section of that spec that includes power. > > > > On Oct 22, 2016, at 10:52 AM,

RE: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-23 Thread Simon Fogarty
@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anders Holmberg Sent: Sunday, 23 October 2016 3:52 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release Hi! If they remove the magsafe adaptor what will then be around instead? Thats one thing i don’t get

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-22 Thread Scott Granados
Anders, I would assume they charge using the USBC port. THere’s a sub section of that spec that includes power. > On Oct 22, 2016, at 10:52 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: > > Hi! > If they remove the magsafe adaptor what will then be around instead? > Thats one thing i

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-22 Thread christopher hallsworth
Well, USB-C will replace the magsafe power adaptor as USB-C is powerful enough to charge a portable computer like a mac. Right now, the 12 inch Macbook can only charge via USB-C, so it is expected that future Macbook models will charge the same way. > On 22 Oct 2016, at 15:52, Anders Holmberg

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-22 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! If they remove the magsafe adaptor what will then be around instead? Thats one thing i don’t get. The removal of the function keys may not be so good but that depends on how the accessibility team resolves this. /A > On 18 Oct 2016, at 19:03, Scott Granados wrote: >

RE: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-22 Thread Simon Fogarty
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release 1. How will OLD light function strip work with VoiceOver? 2. I look forward to USB-C, as I've got many of these cables, including 65-watt adapter for various surfaces already. 3. Hope they'll have

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-21 Thread Scott Granados
aren't sounding like beets headphones >>> >>> -Original Message----- >>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Granados >>> Sent: Thursday, 20 October 2016 4:53 AM >>> To: macv

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-21 Thread Scott Granados
ust hope they aren't sounding like beets headphones > >> > >> -Original Message- > >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > >> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > >> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > >> <mailt

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-21 Thread Kevin Chao
ike. > >> > >> I just hope they aren't sounding like beets headphones > >> > >> -Original Message- > >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > >> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Granados > >> Sent: Thursday,

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-21 Thread Sandi Jazmin Kruse
ike. >> >> I just hope they aren't sounding like beets headphones >> >> -Original Message- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Granados >> Sent: Thursday, 20 October 2016 4:53 AM &g

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-21 Thread Scott Granados
ehalf Of Scott Granados > Sent: Thursday, 20 October 2016 4:53 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release > > FYI Apple is announcing an event next Thursday. > > Probably to release these MacBoo

RE: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-21 Thread Simon Fogarty
@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Saqib Hussain Sent: Friday, 21 October 2016 12:52 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release Hi. 6 weeks since the launch of the 7+ and it still isn’t available in my

RE: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-21 Thread Simon Fogarty
: Apple on target for October MacBook Release FYI Apple is announcing an event next Thursday. Probably to release these MacBooks. > On Oct 19, 2016, at 11:49 AM, Donna Goodin <doniado...@me.com> wrote: > > Interesting. I didn't know about the extra gig of program memory. I c

RE: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-21 Thread Simon Fogarty
Bigger screan and better camera. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of E.T. Sent: Thursday, 20 October 2016 3:01 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-20 Thread Saqib Hussain
Hi. 6 weeks since the launch of the 7+ and it still isn’t available in my local Apple store. You can probably get the silver 256GB model if your lucky. > On 19 Oct 2016, at 06:39, David Chittenden wrote: > > There were no 7+ available, so I went with the 7 two days ago.

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-20 Thread Saqib Hussain
Hi. I hope the Mac Mini gets a refresh as i’m hoping they include a SSD storage. I am happy with using the Mac Mini as it doesn’t cost the earth and is a good little machine if you only need to carry out tasks like e-mails and word processing. I would never purchase a MacBook because I wouldn’t

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-20 Thread Anouk Radix
Hi, I dont know much about usbc, would you be able to us enormal usb devices with an adapter? Greetings, Anouk, > On 19 Oct 2016, at 09:14, Sandi Jazmin Kruse wrote: > > Hi, as a girl who got the Mac book, the one without respiration i can > say that it is slower, way

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-20 Thread Anouk Radix
I dont want to buy an iphone this year but perhaps next year if the upgrade is big enough an dprobbably if they upgrade the se. I want a smaller one. Greetings, Anouk, > On 19 Oct 2016, at 07:24, Scott Granados wrote: > > A new iPhone is a most worth while cause. I

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-20 Thread Anouk Radix
I would miss the macbook air, i now have a macbook air 11 inch and would buy an 11inch model again in a few years. I wodner how that new function bar would work under windows? Greetings, Anouk, > On 19 Oct 2016, at 00:49, E.T. wrote: > > Interesting developments to

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-20 Thread Anouk Radix
Hi, When will this be announced by apple will there be a live event again? Greetings, Anouk, > On 18 Oct 2016, at 19:03, Scott Granados wrote: > > Found this article on redmond pie and it seemed totally on topic to discuss. > Includes expectations about the up coming

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-19 Thread Scott Granados
At times I’ll run over 12, it all depends. Most are virtual routers which I attach together using the network adapter feature. I’m able to build virtual networks and test changes before touching real hardware or with out the need for a full lab. > On Oct 19, 2016, at 2:38 PM, christopher

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-19 Thread christopher hallsworth
Half a dozen virtual machines? Wow! Just saying. > On 19 Oct 2016, at 11:18, Scott Granados wrote: > > You’d definitely have heat problems. My 15 inch MacBook Pro 2.8 GHZ Quad > Core, 1 TB loves to turn the fans on full and warm right up, especially when > running

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-19 Thread E.T.
Thanks. I got to make tracks then and look at one. I might just pass on the 6s. (smiles) From E.T.'s Keyboard... Without H2O there is no life! ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/19/2016 8:59 AM, Scott Granados wrote: You asked about the adapter, it’s very very small, think of two plugs

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-19 Thread Scott Granados
You asked about the adapter, it’s very very small, think of two plugs about the size of the lightning end of your power cord with about an inch or so of cable between them. Fits right in the bottom and has a flexible cable separating the jack and lightning end so you don’t damage your

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-19 Thread Scott Granados
FYI Apple is announcing an event next Thursday. Probably to release these MacBooks. > On Oct 19, 2016, at 11:49 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > > Interesting. I didn't know about the extra gig of program memory. I can see > where that would be handy, but still don't think I'd

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-19 Thread E.T.
Looks like the non plus would be just fine for me since I am not a camera shutter freak. The produce man at my store would argue that one. (smiles) I recharge at least every other day depending on what I did with the phone. Its always a good idea to keep these things topped up. I

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-19 Thread Donna Goodin
Interesting. I didn't know about the extra gig of program memory. I can see where that would be handy, but still don't think I'd want such a ginormous phone. Cheers, Donna > On Oct 19, 2016, at 10:46 AM, Scott Granados wrote: > > The + also has a second camera, an

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-19 Thread Scott Granados
Both the 7 and 7+ now have optical image stabilization as well, not just electronic like the 6 and 6s models. SO that difference is no longer there. Mainly more memory, more screen, more battery and an extra camera. > On Oct 19, 2016, at 11:48 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > >

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-19 Thread Scott Granados
I haven’t tried this, do you have a pointer how to do this? My understanding is Macs couldn’t be over clocked other than the built in Turbo mode which automatically bumps up the clock rate, in my case from 2.8 to 4.0 GHZ. Is there an over clocking mechanism like there is with non Mac

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-19 Thread Donna Goodin
Hi ET, For the most part, I think size is the only difference. I know that with the 6S, the plus models were reputed to have better battery life, don't know if that is still true for the 7. Personally this was a non-issue for me, because I charge my phone every night anyway, and I've always

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-19 Thread Scott Granados
The + also has a second camera, an extra gig of program memory and a bit larger battery as I understand it. > On Oct 19, 2016, at 10:45 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > > Hi ET, > > The 7--both the plus and the regular have: > a newer, faster processor > the new chip that supports

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-19 Thread Kliphton Miller
Well, I prefer the 4.7 model. I had the 6 Plus, but didn’t really need all that extra screen, the battery life was nice though. > On Oct 19, 2016, at 10:45 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > > Hi ET, > > The 7--both the plus and the regular have: > a newer, faster processor > the

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-19 Thread E.T.
Hi Donna, Is size the only difference? Perhaps I will look at the 7/7 plus when I can and decide then. Whonose? I might like it too. From E.T.'s Keyboard... Without H2O there is no life! ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/19/2016 7:45 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: Hi ET, The 7--both the plus

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-19 Thread Donna Goodin
Hi ET, The 7--both the plus and the regular have: a newer, faster processor the new chip that supports the airpots Improved camera (I realize that may or may not matter to you) stereo speakers (I personally find the sound noticeably improved) The new virtual home button Is slightly thinner

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-19 Thread E.T.
I was thinking 6s. What does the 7 plus have that the non plus model does not? By the way, how long is the lightning to 3.5 adapter? From E.T.'s Keyboard... Without H2O there is no life! ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/18/2016 10:24 PM, Scott Granados wrote: A new iPhone is a most worth

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-19 Thread Sandi Jazmin Kruse
says under her breath you can over clock a mac like you can with any cpu, really. do it at your own risk, though :) On 10/19/16, Scott Granados wrote: > I’m sure they will come up with what ever adapters you’ll need. I’m > surprised for example by the audio improvement

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-19 Thread Scott Granados
I’m sure they will come up with what ever adapters you’ll need. I’m surprised for example by the audio improvement on the iPhone 7 using the adapter with non Apple headphones and the included headset is also very good. how cool would it be if you could plug in a high quality D/A convertor to

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-19 Thread Scott Granados
You’d definitely have heat problems. My 15 inch MacBook Pro 2.8 GHZ Quad Core, 1 TB loves to turn the fans on full and warm right up, especially when running half a dozen or more virtual machines. The performance is fantastic and everything runs very smoothly but wow! warm! Warm

RE: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-19 Thread Simon Fogarty
Thanks Scott, Sounds interesting, I'm not overly impressed by the removing the 11 inch MBA, I prefer that size machine but want the specs of a MBP but that wont be possible I don't believe. Dreaming. Quad core processor 16GB ram 1tb ssd Wonder if that would melt the mba 11inch keyboard?

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-19 Thread Sandi Jazmin Kruse
Hi, as a girl who got the Mac book, the one without respiration i can say that it is slower, way slower, however it is my main machine right as we speak for MS flightsim, which it runs relative fine. I am not sure that changing to Usbc is a good thing, but that is just me , as a Keytarist, that

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-18 Thread David Chittenden
There were no 7+ available, so I went with the 7 two days ago. I will probably switch back to the + size iPhone next year. I do love my 7. Kind regards, David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +61 488 988 936 Sent from my iPhone > On 19/10/2016, at 15:24, Scott

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-18 Thread Scott Granados
A new iPhone is a most worth while cause. I love my 7+. Go with the plus if you do upgrade. > On Oct 18, 2016, at 6:49 PM, E.T. wrote: > > Interesting developments to be. I know nothing about USB C but I usually go > with the flow and so expect it probably will

Re: Article: Apple on target for October MacBook Release

2016-10-18 Thread E.T.
Interesting developments to be. I know nothing about USB C but I usually go with the flow and so expect it probably will be an easy enough change to adapt to. The touch bar I find interesting too. We need someone to beta test hardware! Oh right. NDA. So much for that. My mid 2012