Purely anecdotal, but I've not had to have main board replacements on a 2007 and 2011 machine, but not since (in both cases eGPU). So 2 out of 5 of my pre-2012 machines, and 0-5 of my 2012 and up machines.
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Purely anecdotal, but I've not had to have main board replacements on a 2007 and 2011 machine, but not since (in both cases eGPU). So 2 out of 5 of my pre-2012 machines, and 0-5 of my 2012 and up machines.
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Just cancelled my order and re ordered bigger ssd. Apple couldn't update my order so I've added another few weeks wait.
That is why all data I am working on is always apart of my cloud drive. Every time I click Ctrl+S and I have Internet a copy is uploaded to my Cloud with a max of 10 version history for now.
I really can't understand this argument at all. Mac's used to hold great resale value - because the desirable models (circa 2012) are the last decent models Apple made. Generally the hardware would last for a long time, and they could be picked up on eBay and given a new lease of life by upgrading the RAM and fitting an SSD. Or some sellers upgraded the RAM and SSD themselves, installed a fresh new OS and had a nice machine on their hands to sell. It's no coincidence that second hand 2012 Mac Mini's are going for the same price (or higher in some cases) than the brand new Mac Mini models - because they are very desirable machines compared to the neutered Mac Mini's Apple is selling these days. Only time will tell what the resale value of these 2016 MacBook Pros will be. We won't know this until 3-5 years down the line, when these things start popping up on Ebay. The only reason they will be desirable, is if Apple decides to yet-again dumb down the next version of the MacBook Pro and make another stupid design decision, like removing the keyboard and trackpad, and replacing it with a holographic projection that responds to gestures on your desk (preventing it from being used on your lap, or on the train...)
That is why all data I am working on is always apart of my cloud drive. Every time I click Ctrl+S and I have Internet a copy is uploaded to my Cloud with a max of 10 version history for now.
That's great for small documents and when you have internet access. Sadly, internet access is not available all the time for all people, not to mention fast access.
That is why it also has the fastest I/O so you can use an external SSD.
It's not implied at all.
ALL my data and "data I've recently been working on" are not the same thing at all. Not even close.
If you have no continuous backup, you lose data regardless of whether the drive is soldered or slotted.
Back up your stuff, using a comprehensive strategy.
Samsung 960 EVO - Not Cheaper than Apple 1TB upgrade, Not Faster than Apple 1TB upgrade. See what I did there, including links to actual facts. Your trump is busted!
Or do the depot repair option for $310 that was mentioned to you like 6 times before. If you damaged your laptop so badly that they refuse repair then that is your own fault.
but rather than accept that option, just keep posting this
You do understand Apple doesn't actually remove a 256GB drive from a computer and recycle it to add your1 TB to your BTO laptop, right? I like how you round numbers up and down and yeah, perhaps here in Canada we are seeing better prices. I was, admittedly, looking at the upgrade on the 15" from 512GB to 1TB. No matter how you manipulate numbers the Apple drives are not, as so many are saying, costing an extra Apple Tax but rather include an Apple Discount.
Because the "cloud" is as fast as local storage...Just put all your stuff in the cloud! Duh!
Wait, so now because it's a portable computer it should not have the ability to add external storage.
Good one.
No, really.
The price Apple charges is on top of what it was already charging for the 256GB SSD.
We aren't talking about a drive loss. We are talking about a logic board failure which now means you also will "lose" the data. Tons of instances that I have personally removed a disk from a "failed" system, connected it to another and recovered the data. In fact this is a frequent concern of some of my clients. This would mean that data is gone but the SSD itself is fine.
If you have carry the external storage with you (along with all the dongles), it ruin the point of having a more portable computer.
Forget the SSD stuff, why is there so much empty space around the batteries? Apple has terraced batteries in the MacBook since its launch last year, no reason to port the tech over to the other devices.
I actually do use a laptop in a professional working environment. It's a triviality.
If the logic board fails and the SSD is soldered, I would be losing data.
Now, the argument that Apple apologists would make is: "Well, why don't you backup your data more often?"
That is completely irrelevant.
If the SSD isn't soldered, I could put the SSD in an enclosure and recover the data.
Now, the argument that Apple apologists would make is: "Well, why don't you backup your data more often?"
That is completely irrelevant.
If the SSD isn't soldered, I could put the SSD in an enclosure and recover the data.
Again, comes down to your lack of ability to responsibly manage your data. That's totally on you. 100%.