In "theory" I don't see a problem with it.
James Quinn | 01/06/09
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Except...
cornpie | 01/06/09
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Perhaps but then again say the battery lasts 3 or 4
James Quinn | 01/06/09
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Especially
DannyO_0x98 | 01/06/09
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Apple wants to make sure that batteries aren't lonely in the landfill
NonZealot | 01/06/09
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What do you run on this 7 year old Toshiba and
James Quinn | 01/06/09
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You're still using a 7 year old Toshiba? Sad.
snberk341 | 01/09/09
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Jim...
Sleeper Service | 01/06/09
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Well that depends......
James Quinn | 01/06/09
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I agree to an extent...
Sleeper Service | 01/06/09
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Lenovo? Don't know the terms Apple has with Intel.
James Quinn | 01/06/09
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The point is that...
Sleeper Service | 01/06/09
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I understand what you are saying but I think we
James Quinn | 01/06/09
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*
Gnutella | 01/06/09
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This sounds quite nice
NonZealot | 01/06/09
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There is always Linux....:P
James Quinn | 01/06/09
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From Apple....
Stuka | 01/06/09
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So I have to pay for both OS X and Windows?
NonZealot | 01/06/09
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Well being such a Windows guy I would be shocked
James Quinn | 01/06/09
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Zounds
DannyO_0x98 | 01/06/09
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No, OS X comes free with the computer. [nt]
olePigeon | 01/07/09
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Just like Windows comes free with most PCs?
NonZealot | 01/07/09
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No, you're wrong again as usual...
olePigeon | 01/07/09
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Strictly speaking...
snberk341 | 01/09/09
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Please look up definition of "tax"....
snberk341 | 01/09/09
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So...
LiquidLearner | 01/06/09
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There is no OS X tax, the OS is free with the computer. [nt]
olePigeon | 01/07/09
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Citation needed....
snberk341 | 01/09/09
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Now you have to an uber iTard
Gnutella | 01/06/09
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I don't think anyone would die but what would
James Quinn | 01/06/09
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You don't have use of a card reader?
LiquidLearner | 01/06/09
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I can attach all me external devices directly via USB
James Quinn | 01/07/09
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Why?
Stuka | 01/06/09
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Then you have to find the USB cable...
LiquidLearner | 01/06/09
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Different way of thinking:
snberk341 | 01/09/09
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A truly disposable computer for the I-tards. NO EXCUSES. HORRIBLE IDEA
ThePoke | 01/06/09
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if you buy a 3k computer...
doh123 | 01/06/09
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But...
cornpie | 01/06/09
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what?
doh123 | 01/06/09
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I truly love Apple's approach to iPhone battery replacement
NonZealot | 01/06/09
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Don't replace the battery, replace the phone.
Timpraetor | 01/06/09
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Again sigh....
James Quinn | 01/07/09
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You can't use the "old technology" argument:
snberk341 | 01/09/09
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That assumes I believe NOnZ doesn't it?
James Quinn | 01/11/09
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Do you still.....
snberk341 | 01/09/09
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NO excuses of course there are excuses silly statement.
James Quinn | 01/06/09
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5 YRS? You have functional 5 yr old laptop batteries?
invmgr@... | 01/06/09
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Sure do!
mbrierley | 01/07/09
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Agan in "theory" these are a new breed of batteries
James Quinn | 01/07/09
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$1500? Try $2800!
NonZealot | 01/06/09
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Apologists?
snberk341 | 01/09/09
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$2600??? GIVE ME A BREAK!!!
itanalyst2@... | 01/06/09
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Not the cheapest...
Drawsalot | 01/06/09
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RE: Apple rolls the dice on fixed MacBook Pro batteries
Timpraetor | 01/06/09
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No thanks, I'll wait for ultracapacitors
zackers | 01/06/09
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RE: Apple rolls the dice on fixed MacBook Pro batteries
oncall | 01/06/09
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Can you explain the logic to me?
NonZealot | 01/06/09
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Spare batteries are overrated IMHO
oncall | 01/06/09
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the big problem is not spares
gigabot71 | 01/06/09
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It'll depend on the user
oncall | 01/06/09
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You seem to be misunderstanding...
sceptical | 01/07/09
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My question is one of blame
NonZealot | 01/06/09
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Your argument rests on one big assumption
oncall | 01/06/09
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Not without precedent
NonZealot | 01/06/09
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LOL
oncall | 01/06/09
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LOL all you want
NonZealot | 01/06/09
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Are these the same apologists...
Sleeper Service | 01/07/09
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Sleeper....
James Quinn | 01/07/09
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Please cite facts:
sceptical | 01/07/09
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This is coming from someone with a 7 year old Toshiba?
snberk341 | 01/09/09
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Makes no sense.
TripleII | 01/06/09
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Really??
oncall | 01/06/09
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Stretching it.
TripleII | 01/06/09
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No, you're right.
sceptical | 01/07/09
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RE: Apple rolls the dice on fixed MacBook Pro batteries
gigabot71 | 01/06/09
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This was fully explained..
sceptical | 01/07/09
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Forget the battery, look at the price!
TripleII | 01/06/09
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You have to compare like vs like
NonZealot | 01/06/09
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LMAO, good one. Actual burst out on that one!  (nt)
TripleII | 01/06/09
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You also forgot...
olePigeon | 01/07/09
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Hehe, reminds me of HTC Touch Diamond vs iPhone!
NonZealot | 01/07/09
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No...
olePigeon | 01/07/09
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First thing you've said I can agree with (NT)
snberk341 | 01/09/09
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None of the laptops you listed are even comparable to the MacBook Pro. [nt]
olePigeon | 01/07/09
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Apple is consumer focused
apiercy@... | 01/06/09
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I don't see where they get 5 years...
LiquidLearner | 01/06/09
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Love it, going to start quoting you.
TripleII | 01/06/09
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Now now my friend....
James Quinn | 01/07/09
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While you may think that ...
sceptical | 01/07/09
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You forgot the moss....
snberk341 | 01/09/09
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Put an Apple sticker on it...
Gnutella | 01/06/09
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Hooray for iTards
burtyboy | 01/06/09
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Thanks for catching my point!
ThePoke | 01/06/09
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That's because people DO throw them away
ThePoke | 01/06/09
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Again, what's the difference.
TripleII | 01/06/09
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As I understand it the laptop is ultra recyclable....
James Quinn | 01/07/09
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Just pointing out people don't think.
TripleII | 01/07/09
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And the government wants to dump radioactive
James Quinn | 01/07/09
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What a POS I think they should charge 3500
tech_walker | 01/06/09
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It's the recharge cycles, sillies.
vgsmike@... | 01/07/09
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I wonder what is meant by "good" for 1000 charges?
James Quinn | 01/07/09
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All is answered here:
sceptical | 01/07/09
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Full recharge cycle..
sceptical | 01/07/09
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Seriously has anyone done a study about how
James Quinn | 01/07/09
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Any laptop maker would know--
oncall | 01/07/09
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No they wouldn't ...
terry flores | 01/08/09
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This is really a brilliant idea, for Apple.
terry flores | 01/08/09
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