You have to charge through USB-C, which doesn’t have a mechanism to conveniently snap the cable out should you trip over it. The famous MagSafe connector is also gone with the 2016 MacBook Pro. A popular choice is the Aukey USB 3.0 to USB-C adapters a two-pack sells for just 10 bucks. Apple sells them, but you can get them cheaper on Amazon.

Maybe you don’t need the SD card reader because your camera has built-in Wi-Fi, maybe HDMI isn’t a priority because you have an Apple TV with AirPlay.įor all the remaining accessories you do need ports for, you’ll have to buy dongles. If you use a lot of ports now and are still considering a new MacBook Pro, first figure out which ports you can do without. All come with a headphone jack as well - a bit ironic, but welcome nonetheless. Models with the Touch Bar come with four. Yes, the MacBook Pro has infamously gotten rid of all ports except for USB-C, but is that such a bad thing? It depends.įirst, it’s worth noting that models of the new MacBook Pro without Touch Bar come with two USB-C ports. More importantly, I’ll attempt to address whether you should buy one at all or if the problems outweigh the perks. With all of these complaints still rolling in every day, let’s sort through the ones that are legitimate and concerning and the ones that are minuscule enough to disregard.

Macbook pro user guide 2016