Most modern consumer computers and devices leak private data like a sieve but Windows 10 with built in telemetry is especially notorious even if you try to turn it all off. The lack of privacy exposes the horribly corrupt state of modern computing. You have to custom build your own desktop machine and install Linux if you want a system that is half way secure.
Kind of did and kind of did answer the question, the OP knows nothing of Apple practices as they are so secretive. I view all companies with suspicion, while noting that I still need to get stuff done. Apple no less than the others. If they 'flout' the law regarding tax they can't call themselves a shining example as it just goes to show that that'll interpret things to suit, when they choose to.
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I completely agree with the above statements, but the rest of your post sadly contains only subjective conjectures. Point by point:
MagSafe is a proprietary single-purpose connector. USB-C disconnects almost as easily if force is applied, but it’s a also multi-purpose standard port that among other things allows charging from any side. So while MagSafe might be superior in one particular aspect, it’s inferior in others.
The sound emissions of both 2016+ MacBook Pro and the previous thicket models are identical under maximal load at 46dB. In practice, it’s much quieter than that. Most other laptops are louder.
Keyboard comfort is purely subjective measure. I personally much prefer the butterfly keyboard.
I am not sure what you mean with dongle design. I can attach my power, display output and all external peripherals I need with a single cable. How is this inferior to using three or more cables on the old model?
Also, not quite sure what you mean by “norm” in this context. There are laptops that are faster and there are laptops that are lighter. It’s all about the particular balance of features. From this perspective, Apple’s offering is fairly unique since it’s the most compact laptop in its class that still delivers competitive performance and above average battery life. It’s also very expensive, but that’s nothing new.
No.
Magsafe us dual purpose;
- Is supplies power.
- It provides easy disconnect.
The USB-C
only disconnects if force is applied in the correct direction.
Don't know about sound of the newer laptops save to say that the keyboard is annoyingly loud. Kind of defeats the object of trying to make the fans silent and then have a loud keyboard.
Keyboard comfort is subjective yes, but I'd argue that something with no/less give and repeated hammering isn't great for you in the long run.
Won't comment on the single cable thing except to refer you to the initial post about Magsafe being better at
it's intended purpose than USB-C as a quick and safe disconnect while supplying power. This is where two cables could be argued as being better than one.
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No question that apple has great customer service, they are and continue to be the best in the industry. The problem as I see it, is not that they won't fix the laptops, but they've been rolling out laptops that been failing too often. The design of the keyboard, the flexible cable, the screen coating coming off. Yes, apple fixes those, but I would rather not have to send my laptop in (sometimes multiple times) to repair it. I'd rather get a laptop that just works as they say.
For me, its about value. Is it worth spending almost 2.5 to 4.5k for a laptop. Customer service certainly plays into the decision, but overall am I getting value for the high priced or would I be better served with another product.
Depends what you mean by great customer service.
Had a Toyota Avensis once. To me great customer service was making it so that I never had to visit the dealer for any failures and then have them replace the defective part with another defective part so soon into the life of the car.
If Apple don't make a product that fits my needs that's fine but if they release one that turns out to have widespread and known issues and then releases an update with those same issues I'd not call that great service especially as they have the resource to do it properly at the first strike in most cases.
Admittedly too much for some.
