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Touchscreen MacBooks coming soon?

March 09, 2026 / 01:24

This episode discusses the upcoming touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro, its features, and the practicality of touchscreen laptops. Key topics include the dynamic island, redesigned Mac OS controls, and user experiences with touchscreen functionality.

The hosts express skepticism about the need for a touchscreen on laptops, particularly for professional use. One host shares their personal experience, stating they rarely use the touchscreen and find it annoying due to wobbling and fingerprints.

They debate the intended audience for the MacBook Pro, suggesting it should serve both professional and casual uses. The conversation includes humorous exchanges about using laptops in various positions, particularly while relaxing on the couch.

Overall, the episode combines technical discussion with lighthearted banter, highlighting differing opinions on laptop design and functionality.

TLDR

Hosts debate the practicality of a touchscreen MacBook Pro and share personal laptop usage experiences.

Episode

1:24
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Apparently later this year there's going to be a touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro
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with a dynamic island and redesigned Mac OS controls. So I've said for years I've
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never really wanted a touchcreen on my laptop. I've I've had laptops with a
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touchcreen. I rarely ever touch the screen. Anytime there is the ability to touch the screen. I'm annoyed by how
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much it wobbles and how many fingerprints stay on the screen and I wish I never touched the screen.
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>> Who is it for? If you're buying a MacBook Pro as your like cuddle up and
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watch some Netflix on the couch computer, like no, >> dude, chill out. >> Well, you know what I mean? And then
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it's like, >> so if you're buying a MacBook Pro, you're intending to do something
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professional with it, I would assume. >> If you're spending that much money, it
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still should be able to function as your curl up and watch a movie MacBook. Have
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you all ever sat on the couch like this? Hold on. >> Mhm. >> Oh, yeah.
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>> Oh, let's go. >> Like this. out of you know how hard like knees up. Look how easy it is to scroll
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like this. >> Oh, true. >> Oh, cuz you're how hard it is to scroll
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like this. >> That's crazy. >> No, that's you. I just got proven wrong.
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>> Y'all just need some more comfy positions. >> No, no. It's It's because my computer
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spends probably like 80% of its on time in clamshell mode, like in a dock. >> The other 20% are between my knees and
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my chest, just like that.

Episode Highlights

  • Touchscreen MacBook Pro
    A new MacBook Pro with touchscreen OLED is on the way, but is it necessary?
    “I’ve never really wanted a touchscreen on my laptop.”
    @ 00m 06s
    March 09, 2026
  • Couch vs. Professional Use
    Is the MacBook Pro meant for casual couch use or serious work?
    “If you’re buying a MacBook Pro, you’re intending to do something professional with it.”
    @ 00m 34s
    March 09, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • I rarely ever touch the screen.
    Touchscreen MacBooks coming soon?
  • Dude, chill out.
    Touchscreen MacBooks coming soon?
  • That's crazy.
    Touchscreen MacBooks coming soon?
  • Y'all just need some more comfy positions.
    Touchscreen MacBooks coming soon?

Key Moments

  • Couch Usage00:22
  • Ergonomics Discussion01:04