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Re:Its butterfly keyboard design has failed, but Apple has y... by darkpuma on Friday April 19, 2019 @01:21PM (#19701257)
> "These are fine Swiss rifles, not AKs."

"Fine swiss rifles" are known for being expensive to manufacture, not for being fragile.

Incidentally, why can I buy a fine Swiss watch that works 500 feet under the ocean, but not a fine "Swiss"(Cupertino) laptop that can withstand a few drops of tap water?

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Re:Its butterfly keyboard design has failed, but Apple has y... by i_am_proteus on Friday April 19, 2019 @01:47PM (#19701470)
My fine Swiss rifle from 1896 still shoots straight. It's been only minimally maintained since it was rebuilt in 1931.
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Re:Its butterfly keyboard design has failed, but Apple has y... by tomxor on Friday April 19, 2019 @05:37PM (#19703223)
Literally form vs function - Define "fine":

Apple: look at that fine ass, lets advertise the shit out of it and make a huge markup.

Swiss Arms Co: Look at the fine workmanship and high tolerances, this is a piece that will shoot straight and last.

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Re:Its butterfly keyboard design has failed, but Apple has y... by dsfyu404ed on Friday April 19, 2019 @01:26PM (#19701299)
I changed my metaphor to be more appropriate.
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