I have been using an 11" MacBook Air as my primary computer since 2011 (I've owned three separate 11" models-I love this netbook-like form factor!). Apple critics were quick to jump on the bandwagon and trash the laptop, but as an 'Apple fanatic', I was willing to give the Touch Bar a fighting chance.Īfter all, I thought, surely an engineer or manager would've put an end to the Touch Bar if there wasn't some redeeming value, right? Late last year, Apple introduced the controversial '2016 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar', and there was quite a backlash from the developer community. And I've never returned a Mac, until today.Ī close-up of the Touch Bar, one of Apple's most controversial innovations. I use a Mac as my daily driver, and have rarely made a tech-related purchase I regretted. I even maintain a huge list of all the Macs I've owned! I could justifiably be labeled an 'Apple fanatic'. I've also owned almost every generation of iPhone and iPad. I've owned almost every generation of Mac desktop and laptop computers, and have survived many transitions: 680x0 to PowerPC, Classic Mac OS to OS X, to the PowerPC to Intel switch. Read on for detailed Battery stress tests, performance tests, and an exploration of how Apple's botched this year's Pro lineup. Tl dr: After two weeks of use, I returned my 2016 13" MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and bought one with Function Keys instead.
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