TouchBar - Yay or Nay?

[evorc]

If only apple included to TouchID on the non-touch bar it would not even be a question. I didn't think I would need the touch bar so I got one without and just use my apple watch to auto-unlock my mac. As a developer I just can't see any use of it and the idea of looking away from the screen to use it seems annoying.

 

[cwbcpa]

Opted for the 13" without the touch bar. I tried it and it was cool to play with but I don't feel like I'm missing out. I would like the Touch ID though. That would be nice to have.

 

[MooMooPrincess]

If only apple included to TouchID on the non-touch bar it would not even be a question. I didn't think I would need the touch bar so I got one without and just use my apple watch to auto-unlock my mac. As a developer I just can't see any use of it and the idea of looking away from the screen to use it seems annoying.

I use my TB to run scripts and code cause I'm lazy.

Opted for the 13" without the touch bar. I tried it and it was cool to play with but I don't feel like I'm missing out. I would like the Touch ID though. That would be nice to have.

I feel like you have to force yourself to use it. But I'm like I can't live without this cause it keeps using my laptop easy with my long claws

 

[cwbcpa]

I feel like you have to force yourself to use it. But I'm like I can't live without this cause it keeps using my laptop easy with my long claws

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Lol. I don't have the long claws, but I'm sure I'd use it if I had it. This is my first MacBook so I was already having the shakes from spending so much on a laptop. I got a great deal at Best Buy though and I absolutely love my MacBook even without the touch bar and Touch ID. I am very happy with my switch so far.

 

[MooMooPrincess]

Lol. I don't have the long claws, but I'm sure I'd use it if I had it. This is my first MacBook so I was already having the shakes from spending so much on a laptop. I got a great deal at Best Buy though and I absolutely love my MacBook even without the touch bar and Touch ID. I am very happy with my switch so far.

I'm glad you're happy with your purchase! I think If you get the touchbar Better Touch Tool is a MUST. No ifs,ands or buts. It makes touchbar beyond amazing

 

[falconeight]

I own the Touch Bar version and think the the speck upgrade without the Touch Bar alone is worth it. If you bump up the non-touch bar to the biggest with a 256 ssd you are looking at the same prices as the touchpad with a slower processor. Now, what I have noticed after using my toucher Mac then going to my wife's 12 inch Mac was that I missed the Touch Bar. There are little shortcuts and very easy ways of doing things with the Touch Bar that is hard to do with the old style top row. An example would be while watching a video and wanting to do a PIP. With the touch bar its the click of an icon. Its a 3 step process without it. fast forwarding and rewinding is another perk. Rewinding using old school methods drive me mad now.

 

[TripleOne]

I own the Touch Bar version and think the the speck upgrade without the Touch Bar alone is worth it. If you bump up the non-touch bar to the biggest with a 256 ssd you are looking at the same prices as the touchpad with a slower processor. Now, what I have noticed after using my toucher Mac then going to my wife's 12 inch Mac was that I missed the Touch Bar. There are little shortcuts and very easy ways of doing things with the Touch Bar that is hard to do with the old style top row. An example would be while watching a video and wanting to do a PIP. With the touch bar its the click of an icon. Its a 3 step process without it. fast forwarding and rewinding is another perk. Rewinding using old school methods drive me mad now.

I was thinking of getting one to replace my Late 2013 rMBP... but dayum it's expensive
TouchBar looks dope along with Space Gray.

 

[falconeight]

I think the late 2013 is still good enough when comparing to what I have. I came from a 2012 MacBook Air 11. I just think a lot of the naysayers about the Touch Bar haven't used it enough. I remember how people freaked that apple dropped the optical drive.

 

[Hup55]

its one of those things until you actually get it and start using it, you realize how dependent you become on the touch bar!! I love it, Final cut Pro with touch bar is amazing!!!

 

[TripleOne]

its one of those things until you actually get it and start using it, you realize how dependent you become on the touch bar!! I love it, Final cut Pro with touch bar is amazing!!!

Yup! I tried my friend’s TB MBP and it’s amazing!

 

[FaisDogg]

I really like Touch bar,Touch ID. I know it will get better in future. It’s my first MBP, so far love this thing.

 

[TripleOne]

I really like Touch bar,Touch ID. I know it will get better in future. It’s my first MBP, so far love this thing.

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I wish I could afford one.
It’s beautiful!

 

[RobertP1]

It was time to upgrade my daughters computers this year and I got them the TouchBar version. They both said it was not worth it and they hardly use it ...They say Gimmick (college students)

 

[TripleOne]

It was time to upgrade my daughters computers this year and I got them the TouchBar version. They both said it was not worth it and they hardly use it ...They say Gimmick (college students)

Yeah it’s nice to have, but it’s not revolutionary or anything of that sort.

 

[Lee_Bo]

New MacBook Pro here and I have it but I'm not really using it. I think it's mostly that I haven't embraced it yet.

 

[dallaslaventurasucks]

well, i used so much for Photoshop, and Flash, it works great for me to switch them
if you dont like them, you can simply ignore them

 

[Just_Me_D]

Nay for me!

 

[digitalbreak]

Meh for me.

It is not intrusive and have no issues using the right keys for the right moment. I do occasionally use the TouchBar though in few apps, mostly in Notes app where all the formatting options are available in the TouchBar. I also use it with Microsoft Office apps.

Is this really necessary? nope

Do I regret getting MBP with it? nope