Review: The new 12-inch MacBook is a laptop without an ecosystem<article>
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Apple’s often been a company that pushes new technology into a world that’s reluctant to receive it or doesn’t know what to make of it. It’s a company that’s often designing for what it sees as the world of the future and not today. The first iMac dropped off legacy ports and embraced the then-unknown connection standard called USB. The MacBook Air ditched optical media. Even the current Mac Pro is a complete redefinition of what the standard features of a professional workstation should be.</p><p>
This approach has its strengths and weaknesses. Apple has rightfully gained a reputation for being on the cutting edge. Its designs push the entire computer industry forward—sometimes kicking and screaming. But it can be painful to live on the cutting edge. New iMac buyers couldn’t use any of their old Mac accessories without buying adapters, and it was months before USB accessories were widespread. MacBook Air owners had to grapple with their inability to insert a CD or DVD to install software.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/2908115/review-the-new-12-inch-macbook-is-a-laptop-without-an-ecosystem.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>
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Review: The new 12-inch MacBook is a laptop without an ecosystem
