I must be the oddball. My 2011 MBP just fried its logic board for the 3rd time yesterday. Didn't want to order an imac (a mac mini as powerful as an imac would be my choice) but I'm very soured on using macbooks for driving a large external display.
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Well that only seems prodent, gold beeing soft and exspensive it is not a recomended material for baving purpuses
But joing asside, iirc Apple has returned vay above avaragr the last cople of years, is it resnable for us to expectthis to continue oe shal we see somewhat deminished butt still good retutns in the future?Not a single mention of the AR Coating issue where the screen has to be completely replaced at Apple's cost. This is occurring as far back as 2012.
you do realize the 2012 MBP was $999 not $1499, I know because I also bought one and it runs like a champ. Compare that to a $900 Dell
I don't know about your experiences but I've had(and my family) have had around 20 hondas since 76
and they've all been exceptional! I have a 2007 Accord that I bought new and it has 102,000 miles on it
and it's had 2 unusual problems, a bad wheel cylinder and the starter went!
Ask anyone that has owned a number of Hondas, they most always go over 200,000 with very few problems.
No doubt though that they have had lemons as have every maker.
Meh, I suppose they are alright? I've bought three so far in my life. Haha
My guess is we are satisfied as you can still remove the bottom to clean them, not so much to update the ram or drives anymore though? Will be keeping a close eye on next year's update as my current one will be heading towards 6 years old! Split between another Pro MB or iMac hmm, I do use my laptop lounging around everywhere haha as well as my tablet.
I'm hopeful they keep the current design and update the internals including new discrete GPU.
In fact having a computer that still works fine 5 years on, is still updated and supported by the manufacture, the battery even still holds a charge, means I have no issue what so ever in replacing my Mac with another Mac, even if I had a Windows computer I would still have a Mac too.
The MacBook Pro is the machine everyone else has copied, it runs Windows better then a Windows laptop so people say...
I've maxed out the RAM and fitted a 512GB Samsung SSD, and it runs fine, one of the fans make a noise now and then, and the motherboard was changed by Apple for free as it had the dreaded Nvidia GPU failure, but that's all. So yeah apart from a faulty graphics chip known issue, and even that didn't start to fail until after 3 years, it's not missed a beat.
My guess is we are satisfied as you can still remove the bottom to clean them, not so much to update the ram or drives anymore though? Will be keeping a close eye on next year's update as my current one will be heading towards 6 years old! Split between another Pro MB or iMac hmm, I do use my laptop lounging around everywhere haha as well as my tablet.
I'm hopeful they keep the current design and update the internals including new discrete GPU.
In fact having a computer that still works fine 5 years on, is still updated and supported by the manufacture, the battery even still holds a charge, means I have no issue what so ever in replacing my Mac with another Mac, even if I had a Windows computer I would still have a Mac too.
The MacBook Pro is the machine everyone else has copied, it runs Windows better then a Windows laptop so people say...
I've maxed out the RAM and fitted a 512GB Samsung SSD, and it runs fine, one of the fans make a noise now and then, and the motherboard was changed by Apple for free as it had the dreaded Nvidia GPU failure, but that's all. So yeah apart from a faulty graphics chip known issue, and even that didn't start to fail until after 3 years, it's not missed a beat.
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It has no moving parts apart from the screen hinge so quite reliable. But the keyboard feels like ****. I think many people who've taken part in this have rose tinted glasses, don't want to look foolish spending so much money on one of these. Just my opinion though.
Not arguing that macs are great computers..... my wifes 5 year old air is still going strong but CR is a turd and nothing they say should be taken as a worth while opinion. Simply google suzuki samurai vs CR and get all you need to know.
The biggest takeaway from that article is that Gateway still exists.
That was my first thought too. The last time I saw a Gateway Computer was around 1999/2000, they launched here in 1994 and had been quiet popular for premium workstation PCs. If I remember correctly they only sold PCs in (big) towers and also monitors that were branded Gateway too.
The father of a friend had one at home. I think they were to expensive for most people to use it as a home computer.
Just read on Wikipedia that they stopped production and distribution in Europe and South Asia in 2001 and since 2007 they belong to Acer.
Hehe, I love that your main complaint is that your desk isn't built to the same high specifications as your laptop
Before my head explodes and I become convinced humanity is doomed, let me be sure I understand this. Apple makes a computer that has a level bottom intended to be placed on a flat surface. You have an uneven surface and are pissed off because apple didn't think about your warped situation and create a computer for you to accommodate your warped desk.
I wish you the best.
He, he. You sly Microsoft person, you.
Not having much experience with a "hot turd", is it a good thing or a bad thing?
I actually had 2 logic board failures on my 2011 MacBook Pro. Apple replaced it with a 2013 rMBP, which had to have a logic board replacement because it's thunderbolt port was too loose to stay connected.
I don't have the best track record, but they are still my preferred system.
I don't have the best track record, but they are still my preferred system.
That's good news. If the rumor about a 13 to 15 in macbook is true, I would be very open to upgrading my outstanding Macbook Air.
RMb is amazing, just doesn't have the right ports for me. But good job Apple on the quality reports!
RMb is amazing, just doesn't have the right ports for me. But good job Apple on the quality reports!
Great, all those people are much luckier than I am. I've never had a Mac without some hardware component failing within 3 years, nor has my mom, dad, or brother. And I treat my machines with utmost care. So my family is at 100% failure rate so far, the way the survey measures it. Actually, all our crappy old Windows-based PCs have been holding up much better.
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The biggest takeaway from that article is that Gateway still exists.
They must sell online directly, because I have not seen one in a shop in the last 15 years.
As long as DirectX has a stranglehold on the PC gaming market, Apple is not going to do much about gaming. Maybe if Vulkan unifies Windows, Linux and some consoles, but Apple has already gone with Metal. Once again, we are going to end up with a MS standard, an Apple standard and an open source standard (like desktops and mobiles).
Yes, but most people think in the short term (with most things) and just see the sticker price.
Unfortunately since Apple started soldering everything, I just don't think people will hold onto them for as long as before. And with the bump in compulsory upgrades at the time of purchase too...
Macs are definitely on the expensive end now.
Well I gotta say. Mac Pro 1,1. 2006 model.
Still working now and in every other day use as a media server. Over the years I’ve had a hard drive fail, (I’d put that down to normal wear and tear), an optical drive fail, (I’d put that down to Apple crap - it works on older OS on the same hardware), and some RAM fail, (again wear and tear).
When it was my daily driver it was on every day from 0500 till approx 2100 and slept at other times. Any other problems have been software.
It’s a cliché but they don’t make 'em like they used to.
By the way, I’ve also have a cheap, (VERY cheap), PC that is older and still working fine if with that awful Vista. It certainly doesn’t get the use that Mac does but it isn’t bogged down, erratic and slow like lots of these non actual PC users claim that it must do.
It has virtually no third party software and no anti virus.
@ OneMadRssn:
Do you mean regular PC or one that costs the same as a Mac?
There is a significant difference. By the way, when I say one that costs the same as a Mac I mean another premium model. Example - I could spec a Vauxhall Insignia @ £26,829 to cost more than a standard BMW 318i SE @ £24,975 but it probably still would not be considered premium so it’s not as simple as speccing it up.
Let’s compare Apples with Apples shall we?
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In my experience, Macs ARE the best Windows computers. But maybe that's just me.
My wife's work-issued laptop is a Dell XPS13 ultrabook, widely regarded as the best non-Apple laptop. It is a VERY nice machine. Smaller than my 13" MacBookAir, higher resolution 13" touch display, but slightly thicker. Weight is about the same. But despite the Dell's better specs, I still prefer my MBA.
It is that one machine that has all of Apple's best qualities, which truly makes it greater than the sum of its parts.
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There is a known issue, which is covered under their Repair Extension Program:
https://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro-videoissues/
If you paid, you may be reimbursed by Apple.
I would disagree. They function, but the drivers are sub-par. Stable usually, but sub-par.
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Wrong and false.
CR classified as highly recommendable both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S series. They even put down the ridiculous #bendgate issue. Last time CR didn't recommend an iPhone was in 2010 (iPhone 4), like 5 years ago.
You are acting like a blind Apple basher lately, I personally think it's a pity ....
with the existing repair program regarding 2011 MBP, you could request for a total replacement after the third repair.
There are a few users here that received a 2015 MBP after multiple repairs... Try it.