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just got mine one repaired returned today - so cool - a computer you can write stuff on without constant fear. only thing is, my substitute thinkpad x230 with

by franze 8y ago

just got mine one repaired returned today - so cool - a computer you can write stuff on without constant fear. only thing is, my substitute thinkpad x230 with (stripped down) linux mint reminded me how a good computer (& keyboard) can really feel, so i will prop. use that one for coding, and the mac retina display one for netflix & keynote.

mcbutterbunz 8y ago
I'm curious if they actually repaired the keyboard or just cleaned things out. How often will you have to return it to the store?
- franze 8y ago
  saw the report. they tried to replace the keys that did not work (the most) (0, space, enter, arrow up). did not help, reduced error rate about 50%. and some other keys failed, too. replaced the whole case-top including keyboard. looks shiny and new. wonder for how long the new keyboard goldilocks state will hold this time.
kmlx 8y ago
two issues with thinkpads 1. they’re crazy thick. i travel a lot, and i need good cpu and ram and very light, very thin laptops. something like the huawei, or any of the macbook pros. 2. macos. because linux is still a drag.
- foxyv 8y ago
  I love linux! It keeps me on my toes. I get to reinstall my OS every few months. (NVidia Drivers die after update to kernel. nvidia-current doesn't work with graphics card.)
- bdamm 8y ago
  Exactly. MacOS is unix, has as great CLI, and full support from all major vendors so I don't waste my time doing something bonkers like fighting to get Word to work. And yes, I need Word to work.
- bluedino 8y ago
  Battery life stinks on the older ones if you don’t have the extended battery that sticks out of the bottom of the machine
- kitsunesoba 8y ago
  The two things keeping me with Apple for computing are consistency (surprisingly a problem with many PC vendors) and yes, macOS. Linux might be ok if its nvidia drivers weren’t so flaky, its Broadcom wireless drivers didn’t break with random system updates, and its app ecosystem put a bigger emphasis on high quality UX and made up its mind about UI conventions, but I don’t see any of that improving any time soon…
  - thinkingemote 8y ago
    Proprietary hardware and software is fine! Don't feel guilty about not using Linux. It's simply not for you. Be happy with your choice with Apple. You can still support and use FOSS software on those computers if you like.

by franze 8y ago

mcbutterbunz 8y ago

I'm curious if they actually repaired the keyboard or just cleaned things out. How often will you have to return it to the store?

franze 8y ago
saw the report. they tried to replace the keys that did not work (the most) (0, space, enter, arrow up). did not help, reduced error rate about 50%. and some other keys failed, too. replaced the whole case-top including keyboard. looks shiny and new. wonder for how long the new keyboard goldilocks state will hold this time.

kmlx 8y ago

two issues with thinkpads 1. they’re crazy thick. i travel a lot, and i need good cpu and ram and very light, very thin laptops. something like the huawei, or any of the macbook pros. 2. macos. because linux is still a drag.

foxyv 8y ago
I love linux! It keeps me on my toes. I get to reinstall my OS every few months. (NVidia Drivers die after update to kernel. nvidia-current doesn't work with graphics card.)
bdamm 8y ago
Exactly. MacOS is unix, has as great CLI, and full support from all major vendors so I don't waste my time doing something bonkers like fighting to get Word to work. And yes, I need Word to work.
bluedino 8y ago
Battery life stinks on the older ones if you don’t have the extended battery that sticks out of the bottom of the machine
kitsunesoba 8y ago
The two things keeping me with Apple for computing are consistency (surprisingly a problem with many PC vendors) and yes, macOS. Linux might be ok if its nvidia drivers weren’t so flaky, its Broadcom wireless drivers didn’t break with random system updates, and its app ecosystem put a bigger emphasis on high quality UX and made up its mind about UI conventions, but I don’t see any of that improving any time soon…
- thinkingemote 8y ago
  Proprietary hardware and software is fine! Don't feel guilty about not using Linux. It's simply not for you. Be happy with your choice with Apple. You can still support and use FOSS software on those computers if you like.