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I don't think Apple's just doing this for the premium feel of it. Plastic gives you much shittier visual quality than glass (definitely not enough for reading t
by concinds 3y ago
I don't think Apple's just doing this for the premium feel of it. Plastic gives you much shittier visual quality than glass (definitely not enough for reading text for hours). Metal is a better heat conductor, lets you have quieter fans. The front display for EyeSight adds weight, and so do the more advanced inside displays, etc.
- jsheard 3y agoBy all means use glass for the lenses and metal for the heatsinks, but building the entire thing out of metal is harder to justify IMO. I doubt they're heatsinking directly into the case, that would cause it to radiate heat into and around your face rather than being directed away by fans, and make the unit uncomfortable to handle after its been used heavily. The front glass is more scratch resistant than plastic but in exchange it's going to be instantly obliterated if you drop it the wrong way, so pick your poison.