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The Neo cannot scale with macOS behind on the basics

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Re: The Neo cannot scale with macOS behind on the basics

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Post by cultofmetatron »

karlgkk wrote: post #28
dwaite wrote: post #23

This seems like a vehicle for complaining about a pet list of missing macOS features rather than actually being commentary about the Neo. For instance, they are arguing that Apple is pushing users toward a Thunderbolt dock - on a computer without Thunderbolt.

The MacBook neo is a great Mac for anyone who is fine with the built in apps, and doesn’t know what a gigabyte is. In a refresh or two when they up it to the next a-series pro chip and 12GB ram, it’s going to be an unambiguous deal.

>In a refresh or two when they up it to the next a-series pro chip and 12GB ram, it’s going to be an unambiguous deal

no kidding, when that soc is on the top sellign iphone AND top selling macbook.

economies of scale is the 9th wonder of the world

Re: The Neo cannot scale with macOS behind on the basics

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Post by ethansinjin »

PaulHoule wrote: post #40
e40 wrote: post #38

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Why does Apple get shade here??

Well... I think Apple's monitors are a clear expression of the dark side of the brand. I mean, fanbois have rewarded them for something that doesn't really deserve reward. I mean, a few people can afford to pay 3x what a monitor is worth for a monitor which only works with one brand of computer. [1] I think it led to the AVP product failure because "of course people are going to spend $3000 so they can be the lonely…

I don’t think your original comment made it clear it was an Apple monitor

Re: The Neo cannot scale with macOS behind on the basics

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Post by hilliardfarmer »

tyleo wrote: post #14

I agree with the criticisms of modern macOS. However, let’s not forget their competitor is Windows. So even if they aren’t going great, it’s not like they have stiff competiton. Thats before even getting into hardware where Microsoft is even further behind. It’s unfortunate that it’s so hard to disrupt this space.

As a Linux user it's hard to understand people using either windows or mac. At this point it's looking more like brainwashing than out of convenience.

Re: The Neo cannot scale with macOS behind on the basics

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Post by 46493168 »

hilliardfarmer wrote: post #43
tyleo wrote: post #14

I agree with the criticisms of modern macOS. However, let’s not forget their competitor is Windows. So even if they aren’t going great, it’s not like they have stiff competiton. Thats before even getting into hardware where Microsoft is even further behind. It’s unfortunate that it’s so hard to disrupt this space.

As a Linux user it's hard to understand people using either windows or mac. At this point it's looking more like brainwashing than out of convenience.

Really? When every thread about linux on a laptop includes comments like “palm rejection doesn’t work but I use an external mouse so I don’t care” and “the laptop gets hot in my backpack because sleep/suspend doesn’t work so I just power it down” you’re still not sure why people are using a windows or a mac?

At this point I’m beginning to suspect that linux users have stockholm syndrome. Or is Tux standing behind you with a gun?

I know, I know, you don’t have any of those problems. You have the Blessed Configuration that has the right tradeoffs for you. But like… most people don’t want to spend waking hours reading Archwiki to figure out why their wifi drops when they move from one room in their house to another…

Re: The Neo cannot scale with macOS behind on the basics

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Post by sharts »

hilliardfarmer wrote: post #43
tyleo wrote: post #14

I agree with the criticisms of modern macOS. However, let’s not forget their competitor is Windows. So even if they aren’t going great, it’s not like they have stiff competiton. Thats before even getting into hardware where Microsoft is even further behind. It’s unfortunate that it’s so hard to disrupt this space.

As a Linux user it's hard to understand people using either windows or mac. At this point it's looking more like brainwashing than out of convenience.

A BSD user would likely have the same sentiment about Linux users.

Re: The Neo cannot scale with macOS behind on the basics

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Post by bzzzt »

pjmlp wrote: post #36
tyleo wrote: post #14

I agree with the criticisms of modern macOS. However, let’s not forget their competitor is Windows. So even if they aren’t going great, it’s not like they have stiff competiton. Thats before even getting into hardware where Microsoft is even further behind. It’s unfortunate that it’s so hard to disrupt this space.

Lets also not forget the salaries of most people outside US and Europe.

Doesn't seem to prevent half of the world from buying iOS devices with equally inflated prices.

Re: The Neo cannot scale with macOS behind on the basics

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Post by bzzzt »

dwaite wrote: post #23

This seems like a vehicle for complaining about a pet list of missing macOS features rather than actually being commentary about the Neo. For instance, they are arguing that Apple is pushing users toward a Thunderbolt dock - on a computer without Thunderbolt.

While I agree the missing MST support complaint is valid it seems very far fetched to me it's a deal breaker preventing Mac adoption. Most people only use 1 screen, a fraction of people dual screen (especially laptop users) and only a tiny fraction have or really need more screens.
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