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"Apple chose this fastener specifically because it was new, guaranteeing repair tools would be both rare and expensive. Shame on them." Now, I think that manuf
by Dylanlacey 16y ago
"Apple chose this fastener specifically because it was new, guaranteeing repair tools would be both rare and expensive. Shame on them."
Now, I think that manufacturers should use open standard parts that are easy for end users to deal with, but they have every right to not honor warranty claims should you go dicking around.
BUT, "Shame on them?" Grow the fuck up.
They later toss in a remark that their mega-bit set can no longer open "Any consumer electrical device. Thanks a lot Apple!", which I assume is meant to be humorous... But it just seems to ring true. They seem bitter they can't get this open without another tiny screwdriver.
Is this kinda shitty? Well yeah. Was their reaction MASSIVELY out of proportion? Hell Yeah. Apple owe you shit all and are known for being unfriendly to those who like things modifiable. Don't fucking whinge about it, it's not like they TRICKED YOU into buying a phone with those screws.
If you're REALLY that unhappy, don't buy the fucking phone.
Dicks.
- mquander 16y agoTheir reaction is a blog post and a four-minute video. No matter what Apple does, a blog post and a four-minute video is probably not a "MASSIVELY" disproportionate response. Also, if you bought a phone with some ordinary Phillips screws, take it in for service, and the technician put in some other weird screws without telling you, they actually did sort of "TRICK YOU" into the weird screws.
- Dylanlacey 16y agoI was talking more about the language and hyperbole used then the length and video. Nevertheless, it might be "tricking" you, but do people REALLY buy from Apple expecting to not get a tightly closed product? "Oh, I bought this raptor, but I didn't EXPECT him to eat your son, I'm SO sorry!"