Apple Said to Plan First Pro Laptop Overhaul in Years

Re:Apple Said to Plan First Pro Laptop Overhaul in Years by yoodenvranx on Wednesday August 10, 2016 @09:50AM (#12261685)

> "we want a modern macbook"

All I want is a modern IBM T42 or T61 with a 14" screen. I don't care if it is ugly, big or weighs a ton. The only thing I care about is a good keyboard, a robust chassis and the fact that I can rebuild the whole thing with just a screwdriver.

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Re:Apple Said to Plan First Pro Laptop Overhaul in Years by lorenzhs on Wednesday August 10, 2016 @10:07AM (#12261815)

I recently swapped the mainboard of my T420, it was quite easy to do with just a screwdriver (and the maintenance manual and some thermal grease). Extended this five year old machine's life by another year or so for ~50€. It was very easy to do with the manual. I'm not sure how much harder it is with the newer models, but maybe a ThinkPad meets your requirements better than a MacBook?

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Re:Apple Said to Plan First Pro Laptop Overhaul in Years by xlayn on Wednesday August 10, 2016 @10:05AM (#12261800)

With you, I own an x220 and a x200t that has been running as a server for more than 2 years non stop.

I'm in love with the magnesium industrial construction and as you mention the keyboard.

In fact the keyboard is the thing that would prevent me from upgrading to a newer thinkpad.

As for opening and maintaining the elitebook 2560 with it tool-less chassis is an option as well as possessing the eraser head option and good keyboard.

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Re:Apple Said to Plan First Pro Laptop Overhaul in Years by bluedino on Wednesday August 10, 2016 @11:06AM (#12262305)

I don't. I like Lenovo keyboards but I like Apple's keyboard just as much.

I also much prefer Apple's trackpad, thinness, screen, and battery life compared to my old IBM's.

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