![]() We finally got rid of the butterfly keyboard and the Touch Bar, and the last thing we need is another keyboard everybody hates to type on. I’ve been one of the people clamoring for a hybrid Mac-iPad device that combines the best of both worlds, but I’m hoping that this rumor is based on very early prototypes. I don’t know what a folding iPhone or MacBook should look like, but I’m fairly certain it shouldn’t revolve around a virtual keyboard. Granted, these rumors are several years out and may never see the light of day. Even with haptic feedback, a virtual keyboard would be a worse experience than even the much-maligned butterfly keyboard. It’s fine for short bursts like texts or the occasional long email, but for regular work, nothing beats actual keys. ![]() Equally adept on either standalone or converged IT networks, Q-LAN. ![]() Q-LAN is a collection of open, IT-standard protocols and solutions designed to allow Q-SYS to integrate easily with modern IT networks. There’s a reason why Apple sells a Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro-typing for long stretches on a virtual keyboard isn’t great. Q-SYS leverages the Q-LAN protocol suite for audio and video distribution as well as device discovery, synchronization, control and management. While it looks cool in pictures and would generate a healthy amount of buzz if it ever released, it ultimately seems like a gimmick and not a very useful one. ![]() It sounds similar to Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 prototype. ![]()
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