indyfx

Curious that Alphabet thinks that all the work Apple did producing the iPhone should be free to copy because it was the right way to do it, and obvious in hindsight. But protects it's own IP furiously and completely.

boltsfan17 said:

indyfx said:

hentaiboy said:

2018 car shipping in 2017? Ah you wacky Americans 

I understand it has something to do with Super Bowl. 

Ehhhh... you do get that Subaru is a Japanese car company, Yes?

It is but they are built in the USA. 

Only the Impreza AFAIK

dysamoria said:

sflocal said:

What percentage of MacBook Pro users have ever replaced their hard drive or SSD drive?  I'll bet it's 1-2%, if even that.

This is a non-issue.  If it means better reliability by removing a known point of failure (albeit rare), and it being the fastest SSD drive speeds anywhere, I'm all for it.

No tears are shed from me.  I'm waiting for them to be in the stores so I can see one for myself, and likely purchase one.

Myself and several photographers and other Mac users I know have replaced drives and upgraded RAM on their MacBooks...

Disposable computers are the antithesis of "consumer friendly" or "environmentally friendly", Apple. 

I have to strongly disagree, and your obliviousness to the (actual) reality of the situation really makes me question whether you own Mac or just troll Apple News sites.
My biggest issue with your reply is using line "disposable computers", nothing could be further from the truth. Upgrading computers by selling (or trading) up to a new one is the ultimate in environmental friendliness it's zero waste. The Product is actually used (by second and possibly 3rd or 4th owners) to the ultimate end of it's serviceable lifetime. They are also made of highly recyclable materials 
Windows Machines are "upgradeable" but generate waste when you upgrade them (old components that are typically landfilled) Interestingly enough most windows laptops have a far shorter service life (based on countless TCO studies) than their "un-upgradable" Mac counterparts 

sog35 said:

WestCoaster said:

I have been using Macs professionally for twenty years—and like many, feel the divide between Apple and its professional users has become intolerable. Specially given the price point Apple is asking for these new models. 

I have been embarrassingly close to being a "fan boy" for Apple... and I want nothing more than continue what has been a great relationship. But, for me personally, I just don't know if that is possible any more. That really upsets me to even say, but that goes to show the connection people have had with Apple. It has been/is, a relationship, unlike the Win-box ilk.

People end marriages for a lot less! Watch out, Apple (tongue in cheek).

I need another coffee...

you need to realize Apple is a mass market company.

They sell to MASSIVE MARKETS not niche markets like in the past.

The Macbook Pro is designed for a large chunk of the laptop population. You probably are not part of this segment. Seems like you are in the small niche power user segment. sorry.

I get what you are saying sog35, but he (west coaster) dosen't really seem to be a professional user. Mac's work well for (professional) power users who typically flip laptops every couple years. (made even easier due to the MBP's strong resale value) I actually do use both mac laptops and workstations professionally (post house (Color & Compositing)) and I don't have huge issues with non removable  drives in notebooks.
Professionals make money from their tools, it's easy to cost justify purchasing new ones when you need an upgrade (again, particularly so considering the MacBook pros historically  high resale values) You simply buy the tool you need, when for some unforeseen (or predicted) reason it no longer suits you needs, upgrade by selling it and buying the one you currently (and for the near future) need.
I really don't understand win fanboys obsession with lack of "upgradeability", you are normally much better off just upgrading the whole unit, it's truly the ultimate "upgrade" (and you get a brand new warranty to boot) 
Note: However, this strategy works far less well with windows laptops as most of their value quickly evaporates after purchase.

Holy crap, this story has so many holes you could use it to strain pasta. First off as plovell pointed out it Ireland isn't Apple's only plant. further, if this plant is to be owned (and run) by Foxconn it really isn't an "apple" plant. Its a Foxconn plant, and if so I would guess it is Foxconn not Apple that are seeking Indian subsidies for building it. Cobble together a poorly vetted, not even necessarily factual article, and put "Apple" in the headline... Bazinga... lots of clicks. Sounds like the original author should be ashamed (something (like integrity) increasing absent in todays "journalists")