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[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 days ago (4 children)

but they didn't give you an array of 7 usb-c either (power, network, external screen, external harddrive, usb-drive 1, usb-drive 2, headset)

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That is true, I do not miss the old ports, but I want it to be replaced by the same amount of new ports.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 3 days ago

jesus christ, they literally were

2024 16" macbook pro: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/121554

  • Charging and Expansion
  • SDXC card slot
  • HDMI port
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • MagSafe 3 port
  • Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with support for:
    • Charging
    • DisplayPort
    • Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s)
    • Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
    • USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Did you use all 7 ports at the same time? Computers had so many different ones because the accessories all had their own ports. It was a mess back then. Now everything is USB-C and Macbook Pros have 4 of them. Plenty of ports.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

2024 16" macbook pro: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/121554

  • Charging and Expansion
  • SDXC card slot
  • HDMI port
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • MagSafe 3 port
  • Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with support for:
    • Charging
    • DisplayPort
    • Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s)
    • Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
    • USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)

If you look at OP's picture, you'll notice:

magsafe power, ethernet, display, firewire, 2x usb, mic and headphone ports

but yeah totally a loss of fn

[–] [email protected] -2 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Never used more than 4 ports at the same time.. you did?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

example: ethernet, power, 2 external screens, 2 usb drives, mouse > 7 things connected at once with a pretty standard setup

and yes i know docking stations are a thing but thats not the point

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I have my Ethernet, mouse, second screen, keyboard all connected to monitor one. How do you love with a portable device that you have to plug in 7 things before you can start working..

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

lol u serious? that's not a workout

[–] [email protected] 1 points 17 hours ago

😂😌 I just love plugging in a single cable, and everything is connected including 65 watt power delivery charging 😇

I guess after plugging in 7+ ports, you have cables coming from both sides of the laptop, making it very hard using it as 3th screen, I assume, at least on my desk it would be a big mess having all connected directly to the laptop.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago

Getting big Steve Jobs "you're holding it wrong" vibes.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Well then, at least give me 2 more USB C on the other side.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yes, pros need that, that why pros get them. Air user won’t use 4 ports.

If air user do, they should be pro user.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

🫢the non-pro pro, I forgot about that 🤪sorry