12-08-2014, 05:32 PM
So they can offer a product for customers who want any of the following features.
Built in Ethernet port
Built in FireWire port
Built in Optical Drive
Upgradable Standard 2.5" SATA Drive
Upgradable RAM
Battery level LEDs.
Original MacSafe power connector
Price of $1099
Not to put too fine a point in it, I doubt Apple is really concerned about a user wanting to upgrade the HD and RAM, or LEDs. Sure, these are reasons a lot of people would/do want an MBP, but I don't see Apple caring about it.
If I were to bet money, it would be on the optical drive, and the price. And maybe the Ethernet. I think Apple is cognizant of a market segment that doesn't or can't rely on a wireless network and/or Internet connection for installing software. And Ethernet offers simple security over Wireless, though that might not be on Apple whiteboard.
In reading this thread, that MBP is tempting for the money.
But that Retina display keeps calling meeeeeee e-e-eeeee…
Built in Ethernet port
Built in FireWire port
Built in Optical Drive
Price of $1099
Not to put too fine a point in it, I doubt Apple is really concerned about a user wanting to upgrade the HD and RAM, or LEDs. Sure, these are reasons a lot of people would/do want an MBP, but I don't see Apple caring about it.
If I were to bet money, it would be on the optical drive, and the price. And maybe the Ethernet. I think Apple is cognizant of a market segment that doesn't or can't rely on a wireless network and/or Internet connection for installing software. And Ethernet offers simple security over Wireless, though that might not be on Apple whiteboard.
In reading this thread, that MBP is tempting for the money.
But that Retina display keeps calling meeeeeee e-e-eeeee…