Apple Engineers Its Own Downfall with the Macbook Pro Keyboard

Re:Apple Engineers Its Own Downfall with the Macbook Pro Key... by tdumitrescu on Thursday June 28, 2018 @01:08AM (#17414220)

I have a System 76 laptop from a few years back (not Oryx Pro), and while it's still my main home comouter, it's definitely a lot flimsier and heavier than any macbook. Battery life was never great, and by now it's shot far enough that I only use it while plugged in. That being said, it's remained a reliable system and I wouldn't mind upgrading to a newer model.

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Re:Apple Engineers Its Own Downfall with the Macbook Pro Key... by namibj on Thursday June 28, 2018 @02:02AM (#17414441)

Consider asking for a new Battery next gift-giving holiday (Christmas?). If it's not that much, it's likely worth it unless it'd be of no use.

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Re:Apple Engineers Its Own Downfall with the Macbook Pro Key... by tdumitrescu on Thursday June 28, 2018 @08:59AM (#17416452)

If it were only the battery, I'd replace it, but getting a new system will also scratch the itch to upgrade hardware specs. There's also some piece rattling around inside the case which must have broken off early on... (to my point about fragility compared to macbooks)

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Re:Apple Engineers Its Own Downfall with the Macbook Pro Key... by namibj on Friday July 06, 2018 @09:30AM (#17471210)

Consider (used) thinkpads. There are places that refurbish them, also selling you devices that just got out of their lease, due to the owner bailing out after only a few months. They are frequently available for half-price in good-as-new with still some warranty on them, which you don't need on the T and X series (not the carbon though). They need one screwdriver, for full disassembly.

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