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Re:MacBook Pro with faster performance and new features for ... by rbanffy on Thursday July 12, 2018 @12:21PM (#17516074)
> trying to keep the older models they already have alive

It's not a bad move - if you can maximize the return on DisplayPort monitors, USB keyboards, HDMI cables and MagSafe chargers, it makes sense. Keep in mind the company will eventually have to move to USB-C, as the MacBook Air is the only remaining MagSafe laptop and I won't bet on its longevity. OTOH, the old-style MBPs are enough for most uses, as are the Air for anyone who can live within 8GB.

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Re:MacBook Pro with faster performance and new features for ... by bunderbunder on Thursday July 12, 2018 @01:35PM (#17516840)
> the company will eventually have to move to USB-C

Not necessarily. A minority of machines are Macs, and I wouldn't be surprised if not wanting to deal with the whole USB-C thing right now is yet another incentive for IT to be interested in ditching Apple.

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Re:MacBook Pro with faster performance and new features for ... by rbanffy on Thursday July 12, 2018 @04:30PM (#17518351)
If you have a substantial investment in MagSafe chargers, my bet is that you are a Mac shop already. USB-C is unavoidable.
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