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    Will Apple publicly address the issues in alumbooks?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by chyidean, Oct 27, 2008.

  1. chyidean

    chyidean Notebook Evangelist

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    Do you think there would be a chance for Apple to address the build quality issues users are reporting in the new Macbooks, and revise them? If so, how long do you think it would take?
     
    chyidean, Oct 27, 2008
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  2. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Haha, I just posted a thread about it with some links. Good timing. :D
     
    talin, Oct 27, 2008
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  3. The_Shirt

    The_Shirt Notebook Evangelist

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    What issues?
     
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    unnamed01 Notebook Deity

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    I wasn't aware of any issues? Besides that post that Micheal guy made about 1 in 2 screens being crappy.
     
    unnamed01, Oct 27, 2008
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  5. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Check my thread. (Not trying to self promote).
     
    talin, Oct 27, 2008
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    lol (at the "not trying to self promote"). Screen and keyboard wise my MB is fine...not sure about the battery cover though. I'll check it tonight (when I turn off my computer).
     
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  7. talin

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    I'm really not, I just didn't want it to seem that way. :p
    I'm looking forward to what you have to say about the battery cover.
     
    talin, Oct 27, 2008
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  8. unnamed01

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    Fingers crossed :p
     
    unnamed01, Oct 27, 2008
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    rsd22 Notebook Geek

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    Hmm my functions keys seem slightly slanted, just a little. If this doesn't create any problem later on, I don't mind. This is also what worries me about my touch pad. Half of it looks like it's in tact with casing, and the other half there's a black space between the two. I'm not sure if this is normal or not. When friday comes I'll visit the Apple store with my MBP and check out their other MBP and ask if that is normal. I'm just afraid stuff might be able to get through the space, dust, etc and create problems later on.
     
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  11. chyidean

    chyidean Notebook Evangelist

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    Just wondering, has Apple ever publicly recognized any problems with their notebooks and made revisions? Because I recall something being wrong with the 1st gen iPod touch's screen, the batch that was released right after the announcement. Something with shimmery blacks, and Apple acknowledged the problem and issued replacements?
     
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    chyidean Notebook Evangelist

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    Aha, found it.

    This is the screen issue I was talking about.

    They both use LED backlighting but look at the stark contrast between the Pro and the consumer line.

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    Creds to Gizmodo for the images.
     
    chyidean, Oct 28, 2008
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  13. QueenOfSpades

    QueenOfSpades Notebook Consultant

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    Honestly, the MB screen is not that bad. Those pictures simply show the viewing angle for the MB is far more tight than the MBP. I was prepared for a piece of crap based on people's postings.

    The new MB screen is better than the old one. By a lot. Calibrate it and it's fine.
     
    QueenOfSpades, Oct 28, 2008
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