I'll take his MacBook for him so it isn't such a major inconvenience!
I'm Done with Macbooks
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#12Interesting. I want a phone that basically turns into a full desktop when you plug it into a docking station. It wouldn't work for it to be iOS, though. It's got to have an accessible file system and a way to install (or even build) 3rd party software without going through Apple.
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#13Am I missing something or is the writing on why OS X doesn't lend itself well to a laptop missing? I see him complain about form factor, ok sure, it's not an iPad but it does way more than an iPad... I'm failing to see real criticism of WHY OS X is so bad on a laptop vs desktop...
Agreed. This article isn't intelligent. It is just a rant that makes no sense to people that don't travel/commute a lot or can't afford to have a tablet + laptop (let alone overpriced Apple stuff).
I commute for 1.5 hours to and and back from work, my 17" laptop never bugged me, even though it might bug people sitting next to me.
Re: I'm Done with Macbooks
#14Interesting. I want a phone that basically turns into a full desktop when you plug it into a docking station. It wouldn't work for it to be iOS, though. It's got to have an accessible file system and a way to install (or even build) 3rd party software without going through Apple.
Nokia N900? Underpowered, but you can run Debian in a chroot.
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#15Hmm, not sure I get the article. I recently ditched OsX on an iMac and in the past I used Solaris on an apple laptop. In general, I would say that while not cheap for a general intel machine, the core hardware is pretty good and Apple's lack of interest in making a lot of drivers should make them an easy platform for other OSes to prioritize. The results on linux have remained a little less than ideal. It is a shame…
No, wireless HIDs are for making it easier to take your laptop with you, without unplugging all your USB cables. Plus, it saves ports when Apple is transitioning to portless and fanless.
Re: I'm Done with Macbooks
#16Interesting. I want a phone that basically turns into a full desktop when you plug it into a docking station. It wouldn't work for it to be iOS, though. It's got to have an accessible file system and a way to install (or even build) 3rd party software without going through Apple.
Nokia N900? Underpowered, but you can run Debian in a chroot.
It needs to be able to do video editing on dual 4k monitors and run AAA games, too. This is the future we're talking about.
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#17I was expecting some complaint about Apple's direction with OS X or something. This looks more like a generic complaint about laptops, and not MacBooks specifically.
Re: I'm Done with Macbooks
#18Hmm, not sure I get the article. I recently ditched OsX on an iMac and in the past I used Solaris on an apple laptop. In general, I would say that while not cheap for a general intel machine, the core hardware is pretty good and Apple's lack of interest in making a lot of drivers should make them an easy platform for other OSes to prioritize. The results on linux have remained a little less than ideal. It is a shame…
No, wireless HIDs are for making it easier to take your laptop with you, without unplugging all your USB cables. Plus, it saves ports when Apple is transitioning to portless and fanless.
True, but I was actually referring to them coming as the only interfaces to the iMac. AFAIK the laptops provide builtin HID, so they don't needlessly become a brick from depending on independent battery backed HID devices.