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The 2016 - 2020 Macbook Pros have been lemons, especially the 2016 - 2019 years My 2018 had: 1) Catastrophic hardrive failure, just one month after the 1 year
by ardit33 5y ago
The 2016 - 2020 Macbook Pros have been lemons, especially the 2016 - 2019 years
My 2018 had:
1) Catastrophic hardrive failure, just one month after the 1 year warranty. I lost everything (I had some back ups somewhere). This was a common issue with their controller, that failed, yet I still had to pay for it (later it was recalled).
2. Keyboard starting failing, with one shift key coming out completely, and some keys with registering repetitive/duplicate keystrokes and key fading.
I had to buy an external keyboard to use with it, and carry i with me.
3. The battery completely failed. To the point that can't hold on more than 1min without shutting down without power, turning basically into a desktop. I bought an external battery (Anker), which is the only way I can use it outside.
I don't want to send my laptop to fix these issues, as they will take a week or two, and I need my computer for work.
I am waiting for the new redesigned macbook pro coming out, and I will buy that, and send this for repairs. (the keyboard had a recall, and a free repair).
I thinking with the m1 laptops Apple is turning the corner, but it is risking to become like Alfa Romeo, or Land Rover brand. Building beautiful machines, and with poor reliability and that break down randomly and expensive to maintain.