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I think calling it a desktop pc is a bit of an understatement :P

I have to say though, after buying a non-apple laptop recently, I feel at least macbooks are worth the extra 1k over what I paid just for build quality. I something with similar specs to my MBP for ~1600$ and it is just a piece of shitty plastic with a crappy trackpad & worse speakers than on a 90s phone. I'll gladly pay the premium to have apple harware I've learned hehe

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sure, then how do you explain the continuous drama made here on HN and on Reddit about the faulty Keyboard (for 3 years), the speakers that "pop" (fresh on MBP 16") and thermal throttling?

1K extra doesn't make the product "pro" or "premium", especially if you don't allow people to upgrade it after the Warranty is expired (RAM and Disk soldered, nice).

See also: Numerous Louis Rossmann video rants about the smallest dust particles messing up butterfly keyboards. ;)

FWIW, the popping speakers are a software related issue, many users who updated to a recent version of Catalina have reported the issue has been fixed for them. Also, thermal throttling has not really been an issue with the new 16" MBP. It can sustain well over base clock for indefinite periods it seems while still staying under the power budget.

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