Forums are usually full of problems and might scare ppl into thinking that all macs have issues. i know it may seem like im in a poll mode or something but i think this poll will help show ppl that its not all problems out there.
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Does your macbook or macbook pro work?
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i gave the multiple choice option in case you had it serviced then had to get it replaced or any variation that does not include worked perfectly
My old Core Duo MacBook Pro had serious problems and had to have most of its parts (including the logic board) replaced.
My current Santa Rosa MacBook Pro has a couple of small defects on its screen and has on two occasions locked up (hard drive decided to stop working temporarily). Other than that it's been very trusty.
I always have Time Machine running just in case.
My current Santa Rosa MacBook Pro has a couple of small defects on its screen and has on two occasions locked up (hard drive decided to stop working temporarily). Other than that it's been very trusty.
I always have Time Machine running just in case.
You know this is useless right? I think you have a great idea, I mean I would love to see accurate results on the number of problems per computer with these unibodies. I read an article that even when Apple was at its best roughly 20% of their laptops needed repairs within the first year (which is not bad.) I am sure this number has increased with the introduction of the Rev A unibodies.
Not only will this suffer from selection bias, but non-response as well. Not to mention your opening post is going to ensure a healthy amount of response error:
Oh sure.. I want to be the person to scare people away from Macs... hmm I don't think I have any major problems with this machine, not really, no...
But how can I factor my four replacements into this poll thing?
Not only will this suffer from selection bias, but non-response as well. Not to mention your opening post is going to ensure a healthy amount of response error:
Oh sure.. I want to be the person to scare people away from Macs... hmm I don't think I have any major problems with this machine, not really, no...
But how can I factor my four replacements into this poll thing?
that why you have the thread so that you can put notes and specific examples in addition to the poll. i think its already showing that there are more success stories than problems which is what i wanted to show. cause if you go on just this forum it looks like 95% of ppl who buy these laptops have a problem. so dont hate bro haha
Yeah, but was this ever really in doubt? Could any computer manufacturer stay in business if this were not the case?
I think these types of polls/threads are good because "most" of the people that come to tech forums have issues or are trying to solve problems. The poll is probably skewed to "issues" even more so than someone should expect. If a poll of 100 or so members here report in less then 20% have had issues I would honestly be shocked. I was expecting 50% with some issues considering where the poll is being posted 
I think it goes a long way to show how few machines are likely to have any issues at all. Apple probably doesn't post "we have 6% failure rate out of the box, or only 12% of our machines ever need service work within the first 90 days etc...
Look at the first page of the MBP, MBA or MBA, iMac forums and there are just as many (or more) "should I wait to buy", "are the problems really that bad?" type posts as their are "love my xxxx" or people that are happy. This isn't perfect but it's a start
I think it goes a long way to show how few machines are likely to have any issues at all. Apple probably doesn't post "we have 6% failure rate out of the box, or only 12% of our machines ever need service work within the first 90 days etc...
Look at the first page of the MBP, MBA or MBA, iMac forums and there are just as many (or more) "should I wait to buy", "are the problems really that bad?" type posts as their are "love my xxxx" or people that are happy. This isn't perfect but it's a start
I think these types of polls/threads are good because "most" of the people that come to tech forums have issues or are trying to solve problems. The poll is probably skewed to "issues" even more so than someone should expect. If a poll of 100 or so members here report in less then 20% have had issues I would honestly be shocked. I was expecting 50% with some issues considering where the poll is being posted
I think it goes a long way to show how few machines are likely to have any issues at all. Apple probably doesn't post "we have 6% failure rate out of the box, or only 12% of our machines ever need service work within the first 90 days etc...
Look at the first page of the MBP, MBA or MBA, iMac forums and there are just as many (or more) "should I wait to buy", "are the problems really that bad?" type posts as their are "love my xxxx" or people that are happy. This isn't perfect but it's a start
Why would that surprise you if less than 20% report having issues???
Look at the way the poll is worded!! Imagine recieving a survey in the mail...
"We all know Mac's don't have as many problems as people seem to think.... so please fill out this non-biased survey..."
Yea, you know those results aren't going to be biased...
Mine did work...until the logicboard had to be replaced. Still 100% in love with this machine though.
Replaced it before just getting a refund, in the two computers i had, it suffered:
#1
- Unnacepptable screen bleed
- A dent out of the box
- A mac that somehow came off the production line in October, even though i purchased from the Apple store in Feb. Trivial issue i know, but i waited on purpose to pick a laptop that had a later manufactoring date to try minimise potential faults.
#2
- Unnaceptable screen bleed (Worse than #1)
- - A dead pixel which they weren't going to replace it for (Even though it was >14 days!!), but they replaced it due to issue #1
So i decided the money would be better spent on a new BRAVIA. I'll get a MBP when i'm satisfied i'll get my 3 and a half grands worth.
#1
- Unnacepptable screen bleed
- A dent out of the box
- A mac that somehow came off the production line in October, even though i purchased from the Apple store in Feb. Trivial issue i know, but i waited on purpose to pick a laptop that had a later manufactoring date to try minimise potential faults.
#2
- Unnaceptable screen bleed (Worse than #1)
- - A dead pixel which they weren't going to replace it for (Even though it was >14 days!!), but they replaced it due to issue #1
So i decided the money would be better spent on a new BRAVIA
. I'll get a MBP when i'm satisfied i'll get my 3 and a half grands worth.
My 2.2 Ghz C2D, 4GB Ram, 320 GB HDD, nVidia 8600m 128mb Vram, has ran flawlessly since day one. I even cracked it open to upgrade the HDD and it still runs like a tank. It is the most stable and best investment I have ever made computing wise.
It made me glad I became an
user (since 05, iBook G4).
It made me glad I became an
user (since 05, iBook G4).
My MacBook is great. No problems.
The refurbished iMac I first had experienced fan problems. The replacement has been top-notch.
The refurbished iMac I first had experienced fan problems. The replacement has been top-notch.
yea guys i made this not to be 100& accurate but to be point of reference for ppl. a lot of ppl post and start threads starting like "im worried cause i see everyone having these problems" or "will this happen to me?" kind of stuff. so i just was hoping that instead of saying its ok you'll be fine we can have some numbers to show them.
Had to have the logic board replaced after only owning the machine for less than 4 months. That's pretty sad. We'll see how long the new one holds up. I have my doubts it will last any longer than the last one if it was replaced with the same part that failed the first time.
Amazing poll, bravo. This will be very good for questioning buyers! I bought an Aluminum MacBook yesterday and it is perfect in every way. I am very satisfied with it's build quality.
Cosmetically perfect MBP bought in 10/08...but the iSight had to be replaced on 2/08.
Cheers.
-J.-
Cheers.
-J.-
My 2 month old 15" Refurb MBP has been flawless. Except for the box, it came looking and acting like a new one. I use it for hours every day, doing graphics and photo work, with streaming audio going in the background all day. It has been absolutely great! Flawless is the correct word.