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> Then Apple happened and ever laptop maker only saw the cash, abondend what users needed 99% of users don't need a powerful discrete GPU or an extended batter
by sneak 3y ago
> Then Apple happened and ever laptop maker only saw the cash, abondend what users needed
99% of users don't need a powerful discrete GPU or an extended battery, as evidenced by the Macbook Air (the base, sub-$1k model) being Apple's bestselling computer by far.
- dabluecaboose 3y agoIn fairness as well, Apple's laptop battery life is top notch. So paradoxically it could be said that proves people do need more battery
- joe5150 3y agoIf we're really being fair, the vast majority of people buy cheap laptops with poor battery life and even poorer everything else.
- nordsieck 3y ago> 99% of users don't need a powerful discrete GPU or an extended battery, as evidenced by the Macbook Air (the base, sub-$1k model) being Apple's bestselling computer by far. To be fair to Apple, the m1 air has an absurdly good battery life.
- sneak 3y agoThe intel Macbook Air was Apple's best selling computer even before their switch to ARM.
- kaliqt 3y agoLet's be honest... That's a new thing. Laptops have sucked for a long time prior.