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> In many ways I think it's a pity that Apple decided to bring its "Pro" aesthetic to the standard/consumer range, there has been so little to diffiraciate the
by alsetmusic 5y ago
> In many ways I think it's a pity that Apple decided to bring its "Pro" aesthetic to the standard/consumer range, there has been so little to diffiraciate the two ranges.
I think the idea behind this to make their computers as recyclable as possible. It was mentioned at least once in a product intro when discussing the machining process.
I also miss fun designs, but I think the choice to reduce plastic use is the “right” one.
- paulryanrogers 5y agoIf sustainably was such a concern then why not have user replaceable batteries and serviceable laptops, at the cost of a few mm here and there?
- fouc 5y agoTrue. Fortunately they've improved repairability a bit in the M1 Macbook Pros, i.e. the battery is no longer glued and has pull tabs. https://www.ifixit.com/News/54122/macbook-pro-2021-teardown https://www.ifixit.com/News/54122/macbook-pro-2021-teardown