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Mu Zeta posted:They glue things together to force you to upgrade instead of fixing stuff. It doesn't really force you to upgrade because even out of AppleCare you can get a replacement top case (battery/keyboard/trackpad/etc) for $200, which is nothing compared to upgrading if you're content w/ your older laptop other than a battery with high cycle count. In the meantime any warranty replacements they do for a single top case component requires replacing everything, which on the surface seems like a waste on their part. However, I'm guessing they end up reusing any non-broken components in future top case replacements, rather than using only brand new parts. I'd also guess the glued battery means many more out of warranty people opt for the Apple battery replacement (as opposed to 3rd party) than would if the battery was easily removable. Gluing the battery probably helped them shave off some laptop thickness (and we all know how much Apple loves thin devices), as it gives them more flexibility on how to distribute the battery in the case, lets them use a thinner shell for the battery (doesn't need a hard plastic exterior as it isn't meant to be handled/removed) and doesn't require any mounts/clips for securing the battery in place.
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Splinter posted:It doesn't really force you to upgrade because even out of AppleCare you can get a replacement top case (battery/keyboard/trackpad/etc) for $200, which is nothing compared to upgrading if you're content w/ your older laptop other than a battery with high cycle count. In the meantime any warranty replacements they do for a single top case component requires replacing everything, which on the surface seems like a waste on their part. However, I'm guessing they end up reusing any non-broken components in future top case replacements, rather than using only brand new parts. I'd also guess the glued battery means many more out of warranty people opt for the Apple battery replacement (as opposed to 3rd party) than would if the battery was easily removable. Gluing the battery probably helped them shave off some laptop thickness (and we all know how much Apple loves thin devices), as it gives them more flexibility on how to distribute the battery in the case, lets them use a thinner shell for the battery (doesn't need a hard plastic exterior as it isn't meant to be handled/removed) and doesn't require any mounts/clips for securing the battery in place. Does anybody know if Apple replaces the entire topcase for a $199 out of warranty MBP battery replacement? That seems like a pretty reasonable price.
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Mu Zeta posted:They glue things together to force you to upgrade instead of fixing stuff. this isn't true though
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FCKGW posted:this isn't true though
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Gay Retard posted:Does anybody know if Apple replaces the entire topcase for a $199 out of warranty MBP battery replacement? That seems like a pretty reasonable price. on my 2013, yes.
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FCKGW posted:this isn't true though It's one of the benefits then in addition to making it thinner
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Penisaurus Sex posted:For what it's worth, I prefer the keyboard on the 2017 to the earlier generation. I write between 25k and 50k a week. I won’t buy the new machines keyboard. I’m looking at Swappa to grab a 2015 in June, and maybe an old Thinkpad I’ll throw Linux on. I’m seriously that much of a hater of the new design,
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I write 300k words a week and I think it's fine, actually.
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It's a big enough issue that even Apple themselves are trying to address it.
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I'm looking for a monitor to use at home, something that's as good or better than my old (but still great) Thunderbolt monitor at work. I'm doing design stuff but I don't need it to be professional level, it's just for occasional use. I found this that seems ok (IPS, 2560x1440), but I don't really know what I'm looking for. I know Viewsonic's been around a while but I don't know their reputation. Any opinions?
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jackpot posted:I'm looking for a monitor to use at home, something that's as good or better than my old (but still great) Lightning monitor at work. I'm doing design stuff but I don't need it to be professional level, it's just for occasional use. I found this that seems ok (IPS, 2560x1440), but I don't really know what I'm looking for. I know Viewsonic's been around a while but I don't know their reputation. Any opinions? Same resolution, same features(I think), same brand, bigger screen (32"), $45 cheaper. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0746P6L45/ As far as Viewsonic, they are (or at least were) absolute workhorses. I had three of them for work and they lasted for 10 years with no washout or weirdness. I now work out of my home office and use an LG 29" Ultrawide (it's shorter than you'd think because the screen is so wide). But I am thinking about getting a bigger monitor with a higher vertical resolution and haven't decided whether to go UWHD or not. Thanks for kick-starting my brain to add stuff to the list to evaluate.
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What's the best desktop docking solution for an MBP? I have a Ubuntu desktop hooked up to a 27" monitor through DP with a spare HDMI connection. The obvious solution is to get a USB C dock with HDMI out and then a USB KVM for switching keyboard/mouse. Anyone have a more elegant solution?
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My macbook pro randomly will input two letter "e"s when I am typing. I can not figure out why it is doing this. At first, I thought I just must be double tapping the button but that turned out to be wrong. I googled my problem and found what I thought would be the solution. I went into system preferences>keyboard and turned off key repeat. This did not fix the problem. Has anyone had this issue/does anyone know how to fix this? It's getting really annoying have to delete random Es all the time.
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That's definitely a hardware/keyboard issue. A crumb under the key can do that, and you can maybe get lucky by taking some air to it.
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Spacebump posted:My macbook pro randomly will input two letter "e"s when I am typing. I can not figure out why it is doing this. At first, I thought I just must be double tapping the button but that turned out to be wrong. I googled my problem and found what I thought would be the solution. I went into system preferences>keyboard and turned off key repeat. This did not fix the problem. Has anyone had this issue/does anyone know how to fix this? It's getting really annoying have to delete random Es all the time. https://www.apple.com/support/keyboard-service-program-for-macbook-and-macbook-pro/ It's nigh-impossible to fix this yourself, because Apple's "clever" butterfly design makes it inevitable that removing keycaps to clean under them will break the little struts that attach to them.
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Spacebump posted:My macbook pro randomly will input two letter "e"s when I am typing. I can not figure out why it is doing this. At first, I thought I just must be double tapping the button but that turned out to be wrong. I googled my problem and found what I thought would be the solution. I went into system preferences>keyboard and turned off key repeat. This did not fix the problem. Has anyone had this issue/does anyone know how to fix this? It's getting really annoying have to delete random Es all the time. I've heard some people with this issue use Unshaky, an app that attempts to reduce the double presses somehow https://github.com/aahung/Unshaky
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my 2018 mbp is currently with apple getting the screen replaced (hairline crack in lcd), the keyboard replaced (broken spacebar) and the logic board replaced (won't wake from sleep when plugged into external monitor and closed). i'm not sure what i'm actually getting back that was already mine. the rubber feet on the bottom case?
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Spacebump posted:My macbook pro randomly will input two letter "e"s when I am typing. I can not figure out why it is doing this. At first, I thought I just must be double tapping the button but that turned out to be wrong. I googled my problem and found what I thought would be the solution. I went into system preferences>keyboard and turned off key repeat. This did not fix the problem. Has anyone had this issue/does anyone know how to fix this? It's getting really annoying have to delete random Es all the time. sorry dude but that one’s gonna require a trip to the fruit stand, sounds like a butterfly-related mishap if it’s a 2016 model or later. the talent deficit posted:my 2018 mbp is currently with apple getting the screen replaced (hairline crack in lcd), the keyboard replaced (broken spacebar) and the logic board replaced (won't wake from sleep when plugged into external monitor and closed). i'm not sure what i'm actually getting back that was already mine. the rubber feet on the bottom case? ship of theseus/grandfather’s axe/the talent deficit’s macbook pro
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I appreciate the responses to my problem. Thanks y'all. I'm nowhere near an apple store for two weeks and can't get it taken care of before then. I popped off the key and found nothing. I still shot some air at it, but the problem remains. Frustrating that this issue exists. Looks like my finals are all about to have a lot of extra Es.
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Not sure if this would be better in the old computer poo poo thread, but looking for a bit of help with an old Mac question: My brother-in-law has managed to get his hands on a working PowerMac G5 (7,2) and has asked what the best way to get it on WiFi would be (no wireless preinstalled). Not quite sure what he’s planning on doing on a 15 year-old machine once he’s online, but the question is does anyone have a recommendation for a currently available USB wireless dongle that will work on this G5? I think it’ll take up to OSX 10.5.8.
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In the "MAC IS loving US AGEAIN@@#!!@@!!" department: https://www.macrumors.com/2019/04/16/2018-macbook-air-400-nits-brighness-tech-specs/ Supposedly upgrading to macOS 10.14.4 will give the 2018 MacBook Air a BRIGHTER screen. Applying the update will increase the maximum brightness from 300 nits to 400 nits. 
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That's not a real before and after.
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Best Buy has the current 12” MacBook down to $850. Open box at your local store can be had for cheaper too. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-...p?skuId=4598800
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FCKGW posted:Best Buy has the current 12” MacBook down to $850. Open box at your local store can be had for cheaper too. Isn’t that M3 super slow though? It’s not a bad price I think if you get the edu coupon it takes another $150 off (or it used to).
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American McGay posted:That's not a real before and after. Oh now, I'm sure he's just that good at positioning his hand in space exactly the same way
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Came right offa the MacRumors forums, by website staff, even has a Patreon link. Blame them
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drat! I’ll hold off because I’m getting some kind of MacBook with my new job, but even with an 8/128 it’s tempting. Really though I’m gonna try the iOS life for a while. I’ve been hacking it on a 16 GB 1st Gen Air, so a 6th Gen should be somewhat of an improvement. I think I can do it without going too crazy.
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I have a new job and my trainer has a MacBook Pro that she specifically asked for, and got, because the company is actually pretty cool and accommodating to employee's wants/needs (plus she's been there for ten years). A lot of the software we use is Windows only, no big deal, she ruins a virtualized Windows instance while training, and macOS for everything else. However, one reaaaaaaaly old accounting software we use needs the function keys. "So we're gonna need to use your computer for this part, asecondduck, because *gestures at touchbar* my computer doesn't have an F5 key." ... Me, not wanting to seem like a know-it-all rear end in a top hat: "Uhm, hmm. I wonder... what happens when you press that "Fn" key on the bottom left of your keyboard?" The trainer: *surprised Pikachu face* Not trying to make fun of her or anything, she's a good person, but maaaaaaaaan, I feel like if you're gonna ask your company to pay for a specific piece of hardware for you you should know/learn how to use it!
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asecondduck posted:I have a new job and my trainer has a MacBook Pro that she specifically asked for, and got, because the company is actually pretty cool and accommodating to employee's wants/needs (plus she's been there for ten years). A lot of the software we use is Windows only, no big deal, she ruins a virtualized Windows instance while training, and macOS for everything else. You can also set it up to always show function keys when certain applications are in focus, 
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Any way to add the Delete Key to the touch bar? I use it a lot when editing in Premiere Pro and it's about the only annoying thing with the MacBook Pro 2018 keyboard (basically don't use the touch bar at all otherwise) Obviously I could just map the Delete Key to another key combo...
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"[oMa posted:Whackster" post="494286934"] I use one of these. Works great all the way down to 10.4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MTTJO...KXgzj6zVN9-g6wc
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spookygonk posted:Any way to add the Delete Key to the touch bar? I use it a lot when editing in Premiere Pro and it's about the only annoying thing with the MacBook Pro 2018 keyboard (basically don't use the touch bar at all otherwise) BetterTouchTool? I think it does but never used the app so can’t say definitely so I’d check before paying for it.
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spookygonk posted:Any way to add the Delete Key to the touch bar? I use it a lot when editing in Premiere Pro and it's about the only annoying thing with the MacBook Pro 2018 keyboard (basically don't use the touch bar at all otherwise) You know it's fn+delete (backspace), right?
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tuyop posted:You know it's fn+delete (backspace), right? Of course I never looked that up.
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ltugo posted:I use one of these. Works great all the way down to 10.4 Wouldn't happen to know of a decent one that works up to gigabit 802.11ac? The WiFi in my 2018 Mac Mini is utter dog poo poo and regularly bumps down to 6mbps despite a decent signal to noise ratio.
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Tayter Swift posted:Wouldn't happen to know of a decent one that works up to gigabit 802.11ac? The WiFi in my 2018 Mac Mini is utter dog poo poo and regularly bumps down to 6mbps despite a decent signal to noise ratio. This is the ac version https://www.amazon.com/Edimax-Adapter-Supports-MU-MIMO-EW-7822ULC/dp/B01MY7PL10/
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FCKGW posted:This is the ac version Ah, thanks much. Little dishonest of them to claim ac speeds when it's on USB2.0, but there are some 3.0 ones linked there as well. Thanks 
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Bob Morales posted:Best Buy has the base model 13” MacBook Pro for $899 Now the $1700 4 Thunderbolt port model is $1300... 
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Bob Morales posted:Now the $1700 4 Thunderbolt port model is $1300... do you think maybe they’re expecting a refresh in the summer and have more stock than they want right now?
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