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godofbiscuitssf said:

What's an "Obama phone"?

It's a sign you're reading a person who's all-in on conspiracy theories.

I'm shocked they didn't try to work in "woke" somehow. 

sflocal said:

For what it's worth, This is the kind of Mac that I would bolt under a desk so if/when I turn it on, having it on the bottom works for me.  I did that with my other Mac mini.

That could possibly be excusable if Apple produced a first party rackmount for that purpose. But their own website page shows it being used on a desk.

Those of us with accessibility needs require a clear space underneath for chair movement. A rack can be a problem with that.

This joins the Apple Pencil and Magic Mouse charging ports for poor industrial design, running only slightly behind the original iMac mouse.

The tariffs, threatened or implemented, have managed to destroy a lot of goodwill around the world for the United States for decades. This will directly affect people's decision to purchase products for US companies. It's already happened in Canada and has been well-covered by the media.

Manufacturing origin is one issue; the other is the conscious boycott of Apple products in other countries as a statement of dissatisfaction.

I'm happy for her, but if it were me... I'd keep the story, but buy a new pair. 

lordjohnwhorfin said:

"He must have been in Jobs's bathroom looking at the toilet seat when he came up with the design for the original iBook...

It makes more sense if you know the history of the eMate 300.

charlesatlas said:

What does he care? Isn't he all tied up right now with that ad compaign with Flo from Progressive?

Jon Hamm has a wicked sense of humor and a down-to-earth ego.