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I remember and miss the first Intel MacBooks, which came with an access panel for upgrading the hard drive and RAM, as well as an easily-swappable battery. Back
by Telemakhos 5y ago
I remember and miss the first Intel MacBooks, which came with an access panel for upgrading the hard drive and RAM, as well as an easily-swappable battery. Back then it felt like Apple was trying to make the best computer possible, not just a disposable consumer appliance.
- mushyhammer 5y ago> Apple was trying to make the best computer possible With the latest MacBook Pro it feels like they're back on the right track. Heck they dropped the magic bar. The issue with replaceable components is that they're often at odds with performance. If MacBook had user-replaceable batteries we simply would have less battery OR a thicker and heavier and more expensive computer. Literally you cannot have all. Memory/SSD sticks take more space and cost more than a soldered chip (and they earn Apple more money, shhh) It's a compromise though, I get it.