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[Discuss] Class action against "Secure Boot"



On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 4:48 PM, Richard Pieri <richard.pieri at gmail.com> wrote:
> I think a better question is, "why on earth would you want a rMBP?" Unlike
> the previous MBP incarnations this one is disposable. ?The RAM is soldered
> down to the board, the SSD is proprietary, and the battery packs are firmly
> cemented to the top case. ?Something fails? ?Chuck it and get a new one.

This exact sentiment was expressed in an article on wired.com recently:
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/06/opinion-apple-retina-displa/

The last paragraph expresses the choice for the future.

-Shankar



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