For most consumers it’s a non issue
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Random read and write performance is more important for most of their customers use cases.
But people will defend apples contempt towards repairability, the environment, and their customers.
Exactly. That was my comment about Apple making Mac as disposable devices. Apple user since 1990 here, I sold my last MacBook in 2020, disgusted by their policy. You are out of storage ? Buy a new one. You need more RAM ? Buy a new one. Even if everything else is still fine for your needs, like keyboard, screen and CPU.
Just buy what you need up front. I haven't upgraded a computer for at least 15 years.
I think most people are just unaware what repairs are done on computers. No one ever bothers upgrading anything other than some enthusiast or professional end users these days. The majority of things are screens, ports and batteries and because of the high level of integration, not a lot else goes wrong.
What is a problem is things like Lenovo and Dell soldering the principal USB-C connectors on the motherboard of the laptop. One knock and that port is dead. It literally tears all the traces off the board. I have a (work) Dell which cost just short of £3000, much more than the equivalent specification macbook. Sure the RAM and SSD are end user replaceable but they aren't ever going to be replaced. However the thing gets replugged 20 times a day into various things and those connectors are going to get knackered like the last £3000 laptop that went to the recycler because the ports wore out after 18 months. And Dell managed to entirely fail to do anything with their extended warranty because they didn't have any parts available at all for it and the laptop was discontinued.
Then there's Asus where the device disappears into a void for 3 months and you're lucky you get it back.
Then there's Lenovo who are currently dealing with the Digital River fallout so you just can't get parts. You're lucky if they sent them out before last time anyway, with at least 20% of them never turning up.
And Samsung, which the repairer network in the UK is run by a third party who picks the cheapest option for them rather than the best outcome for the customer (this is usually bill you for something that they didn't do and send it back)
If anyone complains at Apple they really need to look at the other vendors first.
Your case isn’t universally valid. I have upgraded several times in the past, because needs change over the time.
Not to speak about third party servicing…
You are a notable exception to the rule. Like 1%.
Good for you but not everyone can predict every aspect of the future. Things and needs can change in life due to changing circumstances.
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If manufacturers incorporated the connectors as a replaceable module, it would save millions of pounds worth of otherwise fine computers from landfill or recycling (which is still energy and resource intensive).
At least most connectors now have the most fragile part on the cable side these days. And I was pleased to see Apple go back to MagSafe. That connector is way more durable than any other power connector type, including USBC in terms of connection cycles. The surface connector is also pretty awesome in the same way and is actually more functional.
But one problem that remains is that most connectors are small these days, they are not as durable as the larger versions. Compare micro and mini hdmi to full size. The full size port is way more robust and resistant to debris like dust etc.
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I bite. It's not security if you can swap out the components and chips and thus bypass security. Or use a third party component that skimps that acts like the real part, but doesn't function that way. Also it reduces theft if components cannot be reused and thus have lower value.
What is this game called that you're playing and collecting points for?
So what was your point exactly? Ridiculing opening Macbook and looking inside? What you were trying to achieve?
The ram is integrated into the SOC for faster access. And I would not trust a non-oem battery. I will however agree with the self ssd upgrade.
What are you trying to achieve? No clue why I am not allowed in your estimation to comment, it was just that a comment. Wasn't trying to achieve anything. No lofty goals. Wasn't trying to boost my ego by putting someone else down for example. Does every comment here need justification?
But sure, if you read here at all, you know a lot of people obsess over the smallest of details as if they matter in the use of the machine. In this case, not much too comment derisively on. It's the same. And yet someone will say they won't buy it based on this. If I am commenting on anything, it's that. Sorry if my comment fell below your level of acceptable.
Not everything has to be a contest. But if you need it to be, you win
lol, that's the only way I can comment on this. Have a nice day.What are you trying to achieve? No clue why I am not allowed in your estimation to comment, it was just that a comment. Wasn't trying to achieve anything. No lofty goals. Wasn't trying to boost my ego by putting someone else down for example. Does every comment here need justification?
But sure, if you read here at all, you know a lot of people obsess over the smallest of details as if they matter in the use of the machine. In this case, not much too comment derisively on. It's the same. And yet someone will say they won't buy it based on this. If I am commenting on anything, it's that. Sorry if my comment fell below your level of acceptable.
Not everything has to be a contest. But if you need it to be, you win
I certainly have contempt towards Apple for the treatment of customers more than anything, I was seriously wronged by them, now that I know their policies my expectations have been adjusted and I have a lesson learned. They also are working towards better environmental care, but unfortunately their designs to be as good as they are do limit upgrade ability. It’s unfortunate they have crappy customer policies that are not customer friendly.
On environmental care: It is far too late to stop runaway global warming. No company especially can do anything to halt this other than ceasing to exist. Anything that involves a production line, capitalism and consumerism cannot be green. There was a chance to get a handle on things in the 70s but the ship has sailed. Any belief that capitalism and environmental care can exist side by side is part of what got us here to begin with, it's foolish.
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Your use case is even less common. A very small percentage of users ever upgrade.
Thanks for the environmental impact statement. Didn’t know.😂 This place is to much from one complain fest to another. One minute we are complaining about horrible
Apple ai the next the destruction of our planet, all with devices that don’t do the planet any good.
Not the M4 itself. Differences in SSD performance are due to the specific SSD model/suppliers that Apple uses for each model.
SSD performance also varies by size - other things being equal, bigger SSDs are usually faster than smaller ones.
*imagines a team of highly trained air-filter calibrators, carefully tuning each air filter specifically for your car* 😂
Climate change isnt a binary, we’ve past where we can reasonably stop a lot of bad stuff, but we can absolutely still make things worse. This isnt a “eh, we cant stop anything anymore so may as well pollute as much as we want” thing, there’s tons of room for more pollution to make the future even worse than the one we’ve already set a path on
Have you purchased a Windows Laptop recently?
Know what their RAM is? Soldered.
It is not just Apple anymore.
I am not the person you where replying to, but yes I purchased a Windows laptop recently with replacable/upgradable RAM, SSD and batteries. You make it sound like all recent Windows laptops have soldered RAM like Apple but there are myriads of upgradable Windows PC brands to choose from.
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So?
Having an upgradable device benefits them, too. It increases the resale value of the device (by making it more valuable to others) and also keeps OEM prices for RAM and storage sane. Would Apple be able to get away with charging $200 for 256GB of SSD if they made machines that could easily be upgraded by the end user, using commodity parts? I doubt it.