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Apple MacBook Refresh Could Bring E-Ink Enabled Keyboard (hothardware.com)
MojoKid writes from a report via HotHardware: Apparently Apple has been working on some unique upgrades to its MacBook line, and not just underneath the hood. One of the bigger feature upgrades could actually be in the keyboard. As previously rumored, the new MacBook Pro is likely to sport a secondary touchscreen display at the top of the keyboard. It will sit in place of where the Function keys used to reside and display different graphics and icons, depending on the program that's up and running. However, according to an anonymous reddit user named "Foxconninsider," Apple's also planning to launch a new version of its Magic Keyboard -- one that takes advantage of E-Ink technology. Similar technology was developed by a start-up company named Sonder, the same company Apple is in the process of acquiring. What the tipster describes is each key having its own E Ink display. That means individual keys and/or entire rows can change based on whatever app is loaded. In any event, we should know more soon -- Apple's expected to announce new MacBook products later this month.
I don't want to have to look at keyboard. I'm writting wile looking at the screen not keyboard.
So that sucks a bit.
They will probably remove superfluous keys like Caps Lock, CTRL, ESC and J.
Remove the 'J' key! That's a yolly good idea!
They're Mac users. They're probably hunter-peckers.
I've heard that about Mac users ... or was it pecker hunters....?
Touch screens on keyboards? What the hell is Apple thinking? They came out with the perfect computer UI years ago and still haven't released it. And with Siri you can do automatic spell checking too!
Browsing at +1 - no ACs, I ignore their posts. So refreshing!
No-one uses the "J" key anyway.
Right. The Romans did ivst fine vvithovt J, U and W.
They will probably remove superfluous keys like Caps Lock, CTRL, ESC and J.
17 November 2016
CUPERTINO (AP) Today Apple unveiled it's eagerly awaited refreshed Macbook line. The new model is said to be keyboardless and screenless in a move described by some as "bold" and "ahead of its time". Instead of a keyboard and screen, the new Macbook has a touch sensitive sunk relief hand pad and a monocrome Apple logo that lights up and pulsates when the user places their hand in the indentation. This move was explained by Apple CEO Tim Cook who was quoted as "We know our fans don't want complex machinery, they want a simple, streamlined user experience and that is what the new Macbook provides, we have taken the courageous step of not just removing the keyboard, but the screen as well".
This expected move was greeted with surprise and delight by Apple fans worldwide who knew about this from internet rumours for months but still were shocked by the news. One fan, Wayne Kerr commented "This is so revolutionary, no other laptop has removed the keyboard, let alone the screen. This is the start of the post screen era." shortly before trying to sell our journalist his left testicle in order to buy one. As expected, the new Macbook has drawn criticism from supporters of traditional laptops.
Leaks from Apple insiders say the pulsating light emitted from the device is emitted at the right frequency and wavelength to inspire feelings of contentment and reinforce that they made the right decisions buying an Apple product. Leaks also stated that Apple imagineers believe that this is the only reason anyone buys their products.
The new Macbook will go on sale in early December for US$9,938. Apple are expected to offer a wireless keyboard and monitor as optional extras.
Calling someone a "hater" only means you can not rationally rebut their argument.