Defects in MacBook

MacBooks are expensive but don't have the option of matte screens, Blu-ray players, mobile bandwidth or HDMI ports.

A series of Apple gadgets recently introduced make the MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air more powerful. However, these models have not caught up with the new technology that others have equipped for their devices for a long time.

1. Matte screen option

Screen reflective MacBook. Photo: Getty .

Equipped with matte screen, anti-reflective are many manufacturers apply in some new laptop versions. However, only the 17-inch MacBook Pro supports a non-reflective mirror screen option for an additional $ 50.

Meanwhile, almost every MacBook screen extends to the edge, the glossy mirror screen, when watching movies or working outdoors is often difficult to see.

2. Blu-ray reader

The MacBook still has no Blu-ray player. Photo: Cnet .

Blu-ray reader for high data capacity, this device is often included in many high-priced Windows laptops. Meanwhile, the MacBook is also a high-priced laptop, however, Apple still has no move in bringing this format to your laptop.

If the Blu-ray player is on the MacBook, it will support more powerful multimedia entertainment features, such as watching high-definition movies, in line with Apple's criteria.

3. Mobile bandwidth options

MacBook does not have mobile bandwidth option. Photo: Getty .

The trend of laptops using 3G mobile bandwidth options has appeared on most laptops running Windows. This device allows users not to need Wi-Fi or LAN connection, but can move, surf the web, send e-mail via mobile SIM like iPhone phones.

However, the MacBook does not have the above option. In the US, HP recently introduced the Mini 1151nr, a netbook that comes with a contract to use Verizon's 3G network. This is a new trend, like phones, to reduce the price of computers.

4. HDMI port

Mini DisplayPort is Apple's selected video output port. Photo: AP .

Mini DisplayPort is the video connection that Apple chooses. However, PC manufacturers often use connecting with other image devices via DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA or even DVI.

Meanwhile, Apple computers want another connection, users must buy third-party adapters at prices ranging from 15 to 29 USD (range 3 to 800,000 VND).

5. Touch screen

MacBook does not have touch screen like iPhone. Photo: Getty .

Apple has produced devices with high-end touch screens like the iPhone and iPod Touch. Rumors surrounding the launch of a tablet with touch screen are also widespread, however, their laptops still use hard screens at the moment. Meanwhile, laptops using touch screens are no longer new.