Apple goes back to usability vs looks

[Mik]

https://www.wired.com/story/macbook-pro-ports-magsafe-design/?mbid=social_facebook&utm_brand=wired&utm_social-type=owned&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1FyPG3GnmR8SFM5ESJrc8B4nymkt8XsHEpNwz2qQ-_xES0RkyFbTH33VQ_aem_Aa3mpI3Kip7hRZri9RX_G92X0p_AoxiiUmoRvYmkGoc0gaGAr5nK5p9WjOAoys_eNvWZ6SPS2gilL2IEYomjZXimctflIEyLs8Jod2-tm5hPKsK1aXTz7wDpvYUd3NQf2Ns

[George K]

One of the interesting comments in that article is that Apple's new MacBook Pros weigh about a half a pound more than their previous incarnations. Yet, they're still only a millimeter or so thicker.

I think most users will not worry about the extra 8 ounces.

Now, gimme a good desktop, and I really DGAF how thick it is or how much it weighs.

[mark]

Everyone Is a Genius: Apple Will Offer Parts and Tools for DIY Repairs.

https://www.ifixit.com/News/55370/apple-diy-repair-program-parts-tools-guides-software

[George K]

@mark said in Apple goes back to usability vs looks:

Everyone Is a Genius: Apple Will Offer Parts and Tools for DIY Repairs.

https://www.ifixit.com/News/55370/apple-diy-repair-program-parts-tools-guides-software

Saw that a while ago, and I approve.

But...considering the tech "savvy-ness" of the average guy, what do you think the success rate of DIY repair of iPhones., Macs, etc will be? I'd guess pretty low. I'm no tech guy, and I've replaced memory, hard drives and batteries on laptops.

Good luck with Joe-blow from Berwyn (Chicago peeps will get taht).