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the MacBookPro DisplaysThe LED-backlit display is nothing short of stunning here; the blacks are black, the whites are extremely — some might say excessively — white, though the color temperature of the display seems to be warmer and more natural than previous iterations. The viewing angle is improved over earlier models as well, and the display actually tilts back and forward at a greater pitch, allowing you to find the right position without too much strain. Side by side with the previous generation, there’s no comparison. The screen is classic, gorgeous Apple… save for one big problem. The company is only offering these laptops with the high-gloss displays, and they are outrageously, ridiculously reflective. Using the laptop in a brightly lit room is actually rather annoying; the reflections are so intense that they can sometimes obscure on-screen activity. If you’re in a scenario where you don’t have total control over lighting, this could potentially be a nightmare. In daytime use we found the reflection terrifically distracting, though at night (or in dark rooms) the results were extraordinarily good.
Trackpad
Apple has moved further towards that rumored Steve Jobs “no button” fetish with the new laptops. In addition to replacing the earlier trackpad material with a semi-shiny, smooth glass surface, the company has completely killed the button. The entire trackpad — nearly entire, actually — is now a button, which sounds unappealing at first, but comes off feeling remarkably like the previous generation’s setup. We said that the whole thing was “nearly” a button, and that’s accurate; as you move higher up on the pad, the resistance becomes greater. The design encourages you to keep your thumbs where you normally do, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
the MacBookPro Trackpad :
Apple has moved further towards that rumored Steve Jobs “no button” fetish with the new laptops. In addition to replacing the earlier trackpad material with a semi-shiny, smooth glass surface, the company has completely killed the button. The entire trackpad — nearly entire, actually — is now a button, which sounds unappealing at first, but comes off feeling remarkably like the previous generation’s setup. We said that the whole thing was “nearly” a button, and that’s accurate; as you move higher up on the pad, the resistance becomes greater. The design encourages you to keep your thumbs where you normally do, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
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