Re:Return of the Mac (2005)
by outworlder on Tuesday November 01, 2016 @06:29PM
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I have not used the Touch Bar, yet I agree that's a gimmick.
The problem is that it needs software support. Which means adoption. And that's a problem, since it is only rolling out in the newest MBPs. Had the entire line been refreshed, developers would at least count on it being there and could justify allocating resources supporting it.
Also, what's the external keyboard for, now?
I disagree that Macbooks need touch screens. Touchscreen ergonomics are terrible, unless you change the form factor.
Re:Return of the Mac (2005)
by glhaynes on Tuesday November 01, 2016 @06:57PM
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It's easy in Xcode to pop up a simulation of the Touch Bar for Macs that don't have them. Obviously not as good as the real thing, but I expect we'll see at least basic Touch Bar use become a standard feature very rapidly.
The problem is that it needs software support. Which means adoption. And that's a problem, since it is only rolling out in the newest MBPs. Had the entire line been refreshed, developers would at least count on it being there and could justify allocating resources supporting it.
Also, what's the external keyboard for, now?
I disagree that Macbooks need touch screens. Touchscreen ergonomics are terrible, unless you change the form factor.