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  • Highly suspect benchmarks stoke rumors of Apple-designed ARM chips for Mac

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    Seems to me that if you’re going to transition to ARM, you need enough horsepower to handle x86 emulation for apps not recompiled to support ARM. I suppose this would be trivial to recompile existing apps using an updated version of Xcode, or to compile iOS apps to Mac soon which already using ARM instructions.
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  • Apple elaborates on iPad Pro precision manufacturing process, reiterates 400 micron tolera...

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    I’ve bought six new iPad Pros since they were released including a 12.9” one. Zero of them are bent. Not even a little. I think this is just another “gate” dreamt up to aid those without actual lives in believing they have something meaningful to contribute to society. If it’s a manufacturing issue, they cover it like always. Otherwise, quit complaining. If you don’t want one, don’t buy one and quit flapping your gums.
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  • Apple's Dan Riccio responds to bent iPad Pro reports, says device 'meets or exceeds' produ...

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    We bought an 11" iPad Pro for the office and one for each of our employees.  They are all fine... straight as an arrow.

    For those arguing that it should be perfectly straight... you do realize that this would be impossible, right? There is a certain level of play in every manufacturing process.  I think the difference with this model is how it is designed... there is no way to hide a slight curvature.  With older models, the curvature of the edges and back could possibly mask them, making them harder to detect.  I think it's reasonable to expect some sort of tolerance.  I'm not saying I'd be OK with that... if I were Apple I'd offer a replacement if it was opened and not in what the end-user considers mint condition.  However, there does need to be some kind of standard or you'll have crazy people reporting a bend that is imperceptible. 
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  • Benchmarked: Razer Blade Stealth versus 13-inch MacBook Pro with function keys

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    macxpress said:
    saarek said:
    More reliable? They certainly used to be, but the speakers have blown in my brothers 2018 15” MacBook Pro, twice, already. And no, he does not sit there with volume at 100% trying to break them on purpose.

    My own 13” 2017 MacBook Pro has already had to have the entire top section replaced due to the crummy keyboard design and it’s only 8 months old.

    I really miss the reliability of my 2012 13” MacBook Pro.
    So because of 1 case, they're unreliable? LOL! Nobody ever said it was perfect. No product ever is. It's not like there were never issues with previous Macs before or after 2012. Let's get real here.
    I had my 2016 MacBook Pro at the Genius Bar a total of five times before they swapped it for a new 2017 model. Had everything replaced on it at least once except the screen. I don’t even use the built in keyboard most of the time and still had it fail... twice!  This and the battery was toast in six months and loose TB3 ports...

    I’ve had the 2018 model for a while now and it’s much better. Keyboard is quieter and everything seems to be working well (knocks on wood)
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  • Apple to reportedly unveil iPad Pro, MacBook Air replacement, Mac mini at Oct. 30 event

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    bobolicious said:
    I'm very sensitive to Apple messing with the MacBook Air model as it seems to be the last remnant of practical computing.

    Is USB-C for power better? It's really not, it's consuming a valuable port and MagSafe could be argued was an excellent design. USB-C for power feels like a step backward in that regard.

    I was at an Apple event recently and watching the presenter carry his new MacBook Pro around with various dongles hanging off to be able to connect devices was quietly ridiculous.
    "Various dongles" = a single HDMI to USB-C adapter. GET THE FUCK OVER IT.

    USB-C for power means you can just plug into your dock, monitor, whatever and get power as well. You can use portable power bricks from any vendor. It's the future. Magsafe means you need your proprietary Apple charger. 
    Since when does such abusive potty mouth incite represent the spirit of non-troll posting or constructive contribution ?

    Personally I really dislike having a bag full of costly, messy dongles that seem outdated every few years, and one can of course arrive at a meeting and be surprised by a need for something one does not have... Also one snagged USB-C cord and a $4k macbook pro flying off a desk is not something I would look forward to or consider a design 'upgrade'...

    Opinions and needs differ.  Was someone having a bad day?  Live and let live...?
    You need one adapter. One. And I hardly ever plug my MacBook Pro in when it's not on my desk. I simply don't need to.  I get at least 4 hours of run time on a charge, plenty for a meeting.  Just saying you're using a lot of hyperbole with the "bag full of dongles" bit.  It's time to upgrade your various peripherals you may carry then.  I just haven't seen an issue in my own use since 2016.
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