You like the keyboard, even if 5-6 keys are stuck, and the space and shift only work if you hit them in a certain spot.
On top of that, you're looking to give Apple even more trust any money, when you know that they haven't fixed those problems?
Why!
Concerning the second point; I use some Mac-only tools plus Microsoft Office plus developer tools like Docker, terminals, etc. Combined with the need to have a reliably working machine, I have no choice other than buying a Mac again at this point. Was looking into buying a Carbon X1 with Linux, but it just doesn’t work for me.
There are no improvements related to keys not working, only less clicky.
> Combined with the need to have a reliably working machine, I have no choice other than buying a Mac
That's funny, I would think that a machine where about 1/4 of the keys don't work properly (or work at all)--which can die and take all your data with it, is not exactly the definition of neither "working" nor "reliably".
What am I missing here..?
People say they changed something related to dust and sticky keys.
> What am I missing here..?
You’re missing that there’s more than just the keyboard. Even with the keyboard broken, the device has a long battery life, good screen and the software works. I can open it and start working - which is extremely important, when you’re at a client to present something. And that is something i have yet to experience with a Linux or Windows notebook.
Frankly speaking, if I could, I’d switch to using CentOS as main OS.
It’s a pity and I am looking forward to buying a new MacBook with a hopefully more reliable keyboard shortly.