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  For 1 and 2, I think the issue is not does it cost more to manufacture it rather will Apple no charge (even more of) a premium for the feature. As long as it stays an option, then it is fine. Maybe even a toggle to turn it off. I have used laptops with a touch screen and it is annoying when you point at something on the screen and you get a touch…

  ethnicman1971r/technology11d agoview on r/technology ↗
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  When Apple launched the new touch-enabled MacBook Pros, the M5 Pro and M5 Max models stuck around. A new report says to not expect that to last. https:// appleinsider.com/articles/26/1 1/01/apple-to-eliminate-non-touch-macbooks-pros-other-than-core-14-inch-model?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

  appleinsider@mastodon.socialMastodon11d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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  I have gone through multiple laptops in my time since as a FE-SWE. Every time I get a new work laptop I immediately check for and disable the touch screen. People don't understand how annoying it is to have your cursor bounce around just because you wanted to tilt your screen or grab your device.

  WiseEXEr/technology11d agoview on r/technology ↗
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  One of our longtime Mac users says: "I’ve long agreed with Steve Jobs’ historic disdain for laptop touch screens. But after using the first touch-enabled MacBook Pro, I think I've changed my mind." https://www. pcmag.com/opinions/apples-prol ed-xdr-macbook-pro-might-sell-me-on-touch-screen-laptops

  PCMag@mastodon.socialMastodon10d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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  The time and money spent on R&D for touchscreens on laptops has been making them money for several decades. It’s called iPod Touch, iPhone and IPad sales.

  ethnicman1971r/technology11d agoview on r/technology ↗