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Re: I also filed the corners off my MacBook

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Post by gonzalohm »

dmaa wrote: post #87
jimnotgym wrote: post #77

Earlier quoted context omitted.

>I don't get why on such a well thought-out and built device as this, the corners are so sharp. Because macs have 3 big markets 1) graphic designers/ photo editors 2) web developers 3) people who value looks above other considerations Number 3 buy more macs, so square corners it is

I am in neither of these and nor is any of the many people I know with macbooks. I honestly do not understand why any average person would buy anything else than a macbook today.

One reason is because MacOs sucks

Re: I also filed the corners off my MacBook

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Post by Dansvidania »

gonzalohm wrote: post #131
dmaa wrote: post #87

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I am in neither of these and nor is any of the many people I know with macbooks. I honestly do not understand why any average person would buy anything else than a macbook today.

One reason is because MacOs sucks

can you go into more detail? what am I missing, I am assuming by not switching back to linux?

Re: I also filed the corners off my MacBook

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Post by unangst »

ct0 wrote: post #118
RealityVoid wrote: post #112

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They make many many many more things than just powertools. They have ebike motors, home appliances, industrial machinery, chips (they have a very good division for MEMS as far as I can tell, they make high quality IMU's, they are super popular for airbag usage), protocols (the CAN bus is BOSCH IP and you pay 1 cent royalty I think for each MCU's with CAN on them), automotive components.

I'm waiting for a Bosch dishwasher to be delivered today. Supposedly it's one of the best.

Our kitchen remodel included a Bosch dishwasher - it’s silent and always clean. Glad we made the splurge! Enjoy!

Re: I also filed the corners off my MacBook

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Post by mcmcmc »

dmaa wrote: post #87
jimnotgym wrote: post #77

Earlier quoted context omitted.

>I don't get why on such a well thought-out and built device as this, the corners are so sharp. Because macs have 3 big markets 1) graphic designers/ photo editors 2) web developers 3) people who value looks above other considerations Number 3 buy more macs, so square corners it is

I am in neither of these and nor is any of the many people I know with macbooks. I honestly do not understand why any average person would buy anything else than a macbook today.

Everything else is cheaper

Re: I also filed the corners off my MacBook

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Post by vitorfblima »

bluedevil2k wrote: post #113
AndrewOMartin wrote: post #88

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What a tragedy Robert Bosch Stiftung isn't receiving the dividends into his personal accounts, as this means he's not incentivized to keep innovating or to reduce prices.

He’s also been dead for 80 years, which also removes his incentives.

There's always an excuse...

Re: I also filed the corners off my MacBook

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Post by skydhash »

Dansvidania wrote: post #133
gonzalohm wrote: post #131

Earlier quoted context omitted.

One reason is because MacOs sucks

can you go into more detail? what am I missing, I am assuming by not switching back to linux?

The unix subtrate of macos is fine for daily usage. It’s the administration side that suffers. Package management, service management,…

Re: I also filed the corners off my MacBook

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Post by Jtarii »

dmaa wrote: post #87
jimnotgym wrote: post #77

Earlier quoted context omitted.

>I don't get why on such a well thought-out and built device as this, the corners are so sharp. Because macs have 3 big markets 1) graphic designers/ photo editors 2) web developers 3) people who value looks above other considerations Number 3 buy more macs, so square corners it is

I am in neither of these and nor is any of the many people I know with macbooks. I honestly do not understand why any average person would buy anything else than a macbook today.

Why would you buy a macbook if you use windows or linux.

Re: I also filed the corners off my MacBook

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Post by GuB-42 »

dmaa wrote: post #87
jimnotgym wrote: post #77

Earlier quoted context omitted.

>I don't get why on such a well thought-out and built device as this, the corners are so sharp. Because macs have 3 big markets 1) graphic designers/ photo editors 2) web developers 3) people who value looks above other considerations Number 3 buy more macs, so square corners it is

I am in neither of these and nor is any of the many people I know with macbooks. I honestly do not understand why any average person would buy anything else than a macbook today.

The first reason is price. Macs are expensive, you may argue that it is worth it but it is still a lot of money. The Macbook Neo change the deal somewhat, really good value, but even with that, it is not the cheapest laptop by far.

The second reason is compatibility. Apple does a pretty good job with x86 emulation, but it still a problem for many Windows games, Linux support is not the best either.

And then, there may be plenty of specific reasons, maybe you are missing some connectivity, maybe you don't like Apple, maybe you want a Nvidia GPU, etc...

Re: I also filed the corners off my MacBook

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Post by mauvehaus »

mc32 wrote: post #129
rob74 wrote: post #124

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Another big reason is probably the infamous Junkers Ju 87 dive bomber which also saw use during the Battle of Britain ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junkers_Ju_87 ). Or any of the other military Junkers aircraft built during WW2, of course: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junkers#Aircraft

Maybe… but less likely since few people remember plus we don’t have an issue with Mitsubishi and they built planes that gave us pain as well. What I’m saying is if Mitsubishi had been Mitshit instead they’d likely also feel pressure to change their name due to its sound rather than WWII infamy.

Approximately no one on the US home front had to fear harm coming to them from a Mitsubishi product. This stands in rather stark contrast to the experience on the British home front:

https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/second-world-war/blitz/blitz-...

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