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Defects...?

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dcx3

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I would really like to get a new MBP, but I dont think i'll be buying the current model - awaiting this rumored update. I do however wish to have a matte screen, so crossing fingers that'll be an option.

However, the current MBP, what are the defects. I have read a few, but would like them in simple terms. Something about a defective graphics? What about screens?
 
I bought my macbook pro a week and half ago. No defect here. Matte screen is beautiful, internet connection is flawless, Mail works perfect, photoshop works fine. No problems. I am not disappointed with my purchase.
 
cattledog said:
I bought my macbook pro a week and half ago. No defect here. Matte screen is beautiful, internet connection is flawless, Mail works perfect, photoshop works fine. No problems. I am not disappointed with my purchase.
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mine was a year ago, but same result

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How can you say no problems when every one has the audio jack hissing problem? That seems like a big problem to me...
 
GUILTIE said:
How can you say no problems when every one has the audio jack hissing problem? That seems like a big problem to me...
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Not everyone has that problem. I don't, and most Mac owners I know don't have any audio problems, either. It's not accurate to say "every one" has a problem, just because a minority do. My MBP is flawless in every respect. I'm extremely happy with it! And I'm not easy to please!
 
MacDawg said:
Hmmmmm, have you listened to mine??
How can you say "everyone has the audio jack hissing problem"?

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I said everyone because of the people's accounts on here where they say they have had 5+ MBP and everyone had the problem. Even one guy who claimed to have test each one in his two local Apple stores found every single one had the problem! They could be exceptions but it seems well over 50% have the problem. I haven't heard anyone say theirs doesn't... Does yours?
 
GUILTIE said:
I said everyone because of the people's accounts on here where they say they have had 5+ MBP and everyone had the problem. Even one guy who claimed to have test each one in his two local Apple stores found every single one had the problem! They could be exceptions but it seems well over 50% have the problem. I haven't heard anyone say theirs doesn't... Does yours?
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No, mine doesn't and over 50% does not equal "everyone" ;)
Beware of taking a "count" based on what you hear on the board

Satisfied users rarely feel the need to post a thread saying "I don't have a problem..."

And TwinCities Dan just said he knew 12 that didn't

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TwinCities Dan said:
Hmmm....I believe 3 or 4 people just jumped on you for lumping them in your (incorrect) idea that they are all bad.

Mine is great.
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Haha, yeah but it's a good thing because one of the main reasons I'm not getting a MBP now is because of that problem. It's good to learn it's probably less of an occurrence than I thought. Though, it still seems overwhelmingly likely that if you buy one it will have the audio hissing problem.
 
Just buy one already. Chances are that you will not have a single problem.

I've purchased four Macs over the last year and I have not had a single defect or problem with any of them. The quality is perfect.

Oh and I too don't have the audio jack hissing problem, mine is perfect.
 
GUILTIE said:
Haha, yeah but it's a good thing because one of the main reasons I'm not getting a MBP now is because of that problem. It's good to learn it's probably less of an occurrence than I thought. Though, it still seems overwhelmingly likely that if you buy one it was have the audio hissing problem.
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Go to the store and test it yourself
Don't rely on the opinions of others... not even mine ;)

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MacDawg said:
Go to the store and test it yourself
Don't rely on the opinions of others... not even mine ;)

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Having the problem isn't really a defect, and looking at the consumer opinions and reviews of a product are extremely helpful! Plus I could test the one's at the Apple store, but that wouldn't tell me about the problems I would have with mine... the one in the store could be fine but the one I buy could be unlucky :(
 
Sometimes I've got to wonder if newbies come to this forum, just to spread inaccurate, untrue and unproved negative impressions about Macs, as part of some Microsoft campaign against Apple. I'll be the first to admit that Apple and Macs are not perfect, but it seems most of the negative being spread is by relatively new members here. I don't see nearly as much negative from experienced Mac users. I know some of it may come from new users' frustrations with learning their way around a new OS, but some of it seems very suspicious to me.

If someone says, "I'm having a problem. Here's what I'm experiencing. Can you help?" that's one thing. But the ones that say "Macs are bad. Macs have defects. Macs suck, etc." with no constructive question being asked are the ones that sound like someone's trying to smear Apple's reputation. New Mac users have enough anxiety to overcome, just learning something new. They don't need untrue, inaccurate mudslinging to further stress them about making a great choice to move to Macs! Others may have differing opinions, but that's mine!
 
ggjstudios said:
Sometimes I've got to wonder if newbies come to this forum, just to spread inaccurate, untrue and unproved negative impressions about Macs, as part of some Microsoft campaign against Apple. I'll be the first to admit that Apple and Macs are not perfect, but it seems most of the negative being spread is by relatively new members here. I don't see nearly as much negative from experienced Mac users. I know some of it may come from new users' frustrations with learning their way around a new OS, but some of it seems very suspicious to me.

If someone says, "I'm having a problem. Here's what I'm experiencing. Can you help?" that's one thing. But the ones that say "Macs are bad. Macs have defects. Macs suck, etc." with no constructive question being asked are the ones that sound like someone's trying to smear Apple's reputation. New Mac users have enough anxiety to overcome, just learning something new. They don't need untrue, inaccurate mudslinging to further stress them about making a great choice to move to Macs! Others may have differing opinions, but that's mine!
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This thought has crossed my mind as well... :(
 
ggjstudios said:
Sometimes I've got to wonder if newbies come to this forum, just to spread inaccurate, untrue and unproved negative impressions about Macs, as part of some Microsoft campaign against Apple. I'll be the first to admit that Apple and Macs are not perfect, but it seems most of the negative being spread is by relatively new members here. I don't see nearly as much negative from experienced Mac users. I know some of it may come from new users' frustrations with learning their way around a new OS, but some of it seems very suspicious to me.

If someone says, "I'm having a problem. Here's what I'm experiencing. Can you help?" that's one thing. But the ones that say "Macs are bad. Macs have defects. Macs suck, etc." with no constructive question being asked are the ones that sound like someone's trying to smear Apple's reputation. New Mac users have enough anxiety to overcome, just learning something new. They don't need untrue, inaccurate mudslinging to further stress them about making a great choice to move to Macs! Others may have differing opinions, but that's mine!
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It's one thing if they have already purchased the computer, but if they are still looking (OP), they should know all of the possible problems. I really shouldn't have used "everyone", but up to that point I hadn't heard of people without the problem. I don't know if your post was regarding me, but I never said "Macs are bad. Macs have defects. Macs suck". I love Macs :)
 
I'm next to the apple store right now, and I'm going in to check out some things.. Anyone wants me to check the audio thing?
 
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