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Re:Apple's Relationship with Pro Music Needs Mending by applecore on Wednesday September 28, 2016 @08:47AM (#12597208)
> Many MBP models with NVIDIA graphics end up needing yearly motherboard replacements, which Apple is providing through a special replacement program. (My previous MacBook Pro has had this done three times.)

I can confirm anecdotally that this occurred with a top-of-the-line MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010). Despite claims that Apple hardware is reliable and holds its value, I'll never buy one of their personal computers again.

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Re:Apple's Relationship with Pro Music Needs Mending by kalleboo on Wednesday September 28, 2016 @09:20AM (#12597368)
My 2012 15" rMBP has had probably every part of it replaced (display, logic board (twice), I/O board, battery, top case [includes keyboard/trackpad], bottom case). All except the battery was under AppleCare.
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Re:Apple's Relationship with Pro Music Needs Mending by devopsproject on Wednesday September 28, 2016 @11:01AM (#12598165)
How many hours of your life were spent at the genius bar?
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Re:Apple's Relationship with Pro Music Needs Mending by kalleboo on Wednesday September 28, 2016 @12:47PM (#12599182)
The nearest Apple Store is 4 hours away, so rather I spent weeks without my machine as it was sent to their central repair center.
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Re:Apple's Relationship with Pro Music Needs Mending by applecore on Wednesday September 28, 2016 @06:46PM (#12601969)
Many Apple customers discover an issue with their devices just after the eligibility period for repairs (typically three years) expires.
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