http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/ Engadget Comments for Apple starting to swap out those dirty MacBooks? http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 28th 2006 11:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 28th 2006 11:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Anothere Issue.. Great to know when there Stock hit preatty low today.. First the Over heating Problems,
Then the Whole Mooooooing Fan Problems..
Thermal Grease Problem anyone?
How about Magnet Adaptor not so safe when it catches on fire!! O yea Not to Mention the Lil iBook that caught fire last month to.. O yea.. Before Apple Fan Boys Say " Just get the Black one's " umm No! Smudge's anyone? how about Shuttingdown Uninspectably..
O wait.. Now DISCOLORATION on your Apple.. Wow what a shocker.. Apple Products-Overpriced Products for Suckers.. the Only Good thing I have admit is the OSX is Beautiful Looking.. and Good for Film Editing&Photo.. Maybe they should Test there Own Products and not keep the Such a Secret. and Expect people to buy them and not Complain.. Im not suprised if anything else gose Wrong with Apple Products.. ]]>Jun 28th 2006 11:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 29th 2006 12:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/
Don't be bitter DJ just because your XP sucks compared to OSX. XP wishes it could handle video and graphics like a mac. and at least macs don't have driver and firmware issues like so many freaking PC's

Apple's Customer Care is pretty darn good!!!]]>Jun 29th 2006 12:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/
Ignorance - it's what's for dinner.]]>Jun 29th 2006 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/ While you're right on the part about Apple needing to test their stuff more, I think you're a little harsh on them as a company. I work on computers and about twice a week I see a Dell come into my office with problems of either overheating (randomly turning off) or of making strange noises (normally because of dust build up). It seems that while other computer companies experience just as many problems as Apple none of them are publicized nearly as much as Apple's.

Apple is really nice about repairs (believe me I've gotten them to extend the default warranty more than once (white lines on Powerbook anyone? (before the official warranty extension)) because of something obviously wrong they did - try that with Dell, HP or TOSHIBA (don't even get me started on Toshiba's manufacturing defects).

I got to say in the past 7 years my mom has owned a mac (iMac then Mac Mini) and I've owned a PC (Gateway then Dell) and while I can't count the number of times I've worked on my PC, I can tell you I've worked on her mac twice... once because the printer screwed up, and the second time to migrate her data to her Mac Mini.

I now use a Powerbook and have been happily chugging away without need for repair for a year now.

I guess what I'm saying is D.J.J.S, please don't make a big deal that one of Apple's products (especially a new one) is having manufacturing problems related to heat. Every other computer company is too... Even Xbox 360 is (if you're a Microsoft Fanboy).

-Jody-

P.S - Good for Apple! I hope they figure out what ever the heck is wrong with the acrylic (?) they're using. I wonder if its heat related or a reaction to the oils in people's skin? My brother's MacBook is 3 weeks old and shows no signs of this color change, and runs cooler than my Powerbook. Thoughts?]]>Jun 29th 2006 12:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 29th 2006 12:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 29th 2006 12:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 29th 2006 12:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Thank you.]]>Jun 29th 2006 12:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/
If these machines had been taken care of or not been purchased out of some guys trunk, my days would be allot less tense.

Thats all, I'm done.]]>Jun 29th 2006 12:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/They are made in China.
I remember when everything that came from China was plastic and eventually broke.

Hmmm
Maybe we are back to that again...

]]>Jun 29th 2006 1:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 29th 2006 1:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 29th 2006 2:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/yeah it's true that you hear a lot of pc laptops crapping out... but a lot of the time it's a cheap compaq **cough... laptop... the thing with apple items is that they are not very cheap.. yeah now they have come lower in price but usually you get what you pay for.... i mean you spend a good penny on an apple... if you were to spend the same amount of money on a pc.. and were smart about it (i mean any jackhole can spend a crapload of money and still come out with a piece of ......) you would get a decent cpu without a lot of the hassle... everyone always says to me " you do video editing on a pc?" im like yeah... i run adobe premiere after effects and all that... never any problems.. they're like "wow, that's crazy because i used to have a pc and tried doing that and had all kinds of problems"... i'm like yeah of course you did with your 256MB of RAM on your P4 on and ECS mobo that you got from FRY's.... for like $400... oh wait but then you went and got a g5 for a measly $1300! and now no problems (except for when it decides to turn itself off during your final edit for no real reason!!!).... give me a break... don't get me wrong, i like mac's, i don't own one and don't plan on buying one (sodered on chips... hahaha) but i think they're cool, i just don't like how they're made to be the perfect machine when they're not.. same goes for the ipod... stylish? ok. problems? of course. pricey? heck yes! now if you go and get a zen for like half the price, you'll be set, with about half of the problems. oh wait, but now you can't say that you have the same thingamajig that the "shadow" person had in the multi colored background commercial.... gosh darn it. ok, enough of my rant..

p.s.
sorry for all the periods and poor structure, it's what i'm used to for work. i'll just say it like this, i hate systems that remind me of dos.

ok buh bye!]]>Jun 29th 2006 3:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/
For me, the difference between a Mac and PC is only the OS. I just find them to be different, not one better than the other. They both have their up's and down's. And I do not find Mac's especially easier to use or extra durable or whatever.

Socially, it seems that my image changes when people realize I use a Macbook. Go figure...

BTW, I hope mine won't have the discoloration problem.]]>Jun 29th 2006 4:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 29th 2006 4:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/I have a nano also, but I bought that from a Dixons store, to get the accidendental damage cover, and I have to say, sometimes the faults with 1st Gen Apple products really piss me off! But, thats the risk of being an early adopter I guess. But then again, don't lots of companies have problems with 1st Gen runs of products? PS2? Xbox 360?
Thats my 2p, but I agree with much of what has been said already...well that which I was able to decipher... :P]]>Jun 29th 2006 5:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 29th 2006 6:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 29th 2006 6:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 29th 2006 7:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 29th 2006 8:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 29th 2006 8:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Sep 20th 2006 9:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/
But to see such a relatively small firm such as Apple have so many problems stand out as unique. Apple and it's loyal lemming following often tout Macs as being the Zen of computing. But in reality when you get your hands on one you realize they have just as many problems Software and hardware wise as any other manufacturer. The difference is that Apple is a premium product that folks are paying above and beyond to not have issues like these. And of course Mac fans are so mum about any problems that it's always difficult to get a decent review or truly gage a products weak points and flaws.

To your own detrement Apple users. ]]>Jun 29th 2006 9:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 29th 2006 9:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/ Windows XP). People need a good reality check... Macs are going bye-bye for good in the near future. Apple will be supporting the faithful few, but they have already turned almost all of their collective attention and brainstorming towards iPods & iTunes.

Am I being cynical, possibly... but the proof is in their profits. The ever-increasing Linux/Unix (pick a flavor) market has taken away from Macs already small share of the PC market. They have had to succomb to Intel and Microsoft, and their computers and laptops have suffered for it. The proverbial straw that broke the camel's back should have been when you can't even get the same level of graphics quality on OS/X on the better monitors as you do on regular PC's. Superior graphics was a main selling point for DECADES. Now it's just a memory. Profits are pouring in (for now) from iPod & iTune markets. Why beat a dead horse by keping in the computer market when you can milk the cash cow of those 2 markets?!?!
]]>Jun 29th 2006 10:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/The fact is, whenever a PC user paid the same $$ amount as me, he ended up with a high-end pc or laptop.
In recent years, I have had to replace the HD on my MacBook twice (the second time, they replaced the whole thing since I had the discoloration issue as well). In the meantime, my company abandoned Macs 2 years ago, and I now begrudgingly agree that it was a smart move. After adapting to moving from a mouse with 1 button to one with 5, I think XP is just as easy to grasp as OS/X (and for the record, I still have my Mac at my desk, it's just gotten real dusty).
My office finally bought me a laptop to work on from home, and I got to say that I now agree with my friends, you can get a superior PC based laptop if you buy one in the same price range as a MacBook. If the ads I see are right... you can get a comparable one significantly cheaper. I guess I wasn't comparing oranges to oranges, and my friends can't keep from rubbing it in, now that "I've seen the light" as they call it.
As for software, I do mainly graphics design, and Quark and Adobe's suite all look and work the same in both arenas. I use Adobe Premier and Audition for my audio/video editing I do (more for personal use than work). They also work to the same level of quality in both worlds.
All I can say is, Mac has had it's day, and I am grateful for all they've done. But, I see the same future you do Admiral, and I bid Macs adieu, and thanks for the memories!]]>Jun 29th 2006 10:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/
But if you take your mac in for swap, open it up and remove anything unnoticable that will be handy in yur new mac. (like ram) and thermal grease/heatsinks(heh heh heh...)

Ps: avoid voiding your warrenty if you attempt this....]]>Jun 29th 2006 11:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/
David]]>Jun 29th 2006 11:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 29th 2006 12:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 29th 2006 1:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 29th 2006 1:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 29th 2006 2:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 29th 2006 3:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/
This is the first revision of the new MacBook's, so everyone just chill. Every time there's a new design and run there are problems. Dell had some serious issues with the 5100's that caused most of my friends much anguish. Everything from overheating to pressure on the keyboard causing them to shutdown.

I've been through a class action suit with Toshiba, and I can say that if there is a real issue that affects more than a few customers (much like the Xbox 360 'defects', these seem isolated) there will be a suit and everyone will end up happy (even if it takes a few years).]]>Jun 29th 2006 4:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/
Can't we all just get along? I mean, he could take a cheap shot about your name MacLover and make a remark about the small size needed to "love" a Mac (those usb ports are sort of small.... maybe the internet port?). But that would be cruel to say.

Now go play candycrusher and release your pent up anger in a constructive fashion.]]>Jun 29th 2006 5:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 29th 2006 5:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/
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Apple may be this small company, but i don't see anyone flocking to texas for a Dell Computers announcement or people speculating on what the Dell Ditty is going to look like, do you? Apple gets much more publicity for their products and in turn they will get much more flack for defects that occur in their products. For some reason though, you PC fundamentalists just don't grasp that concept. ]]>Jun 29th 2006 6:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 30th 2006 2:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 30th 2006 9:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Jun 30th 2006 6:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/
Let's face it Justin... you're just another "mac fundamentalist" that has is too blind (or too stupid) to see the grim reality that everyone else does.]]>Jul 7th 2006 11:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/
I don't understand the extremists either ;)]]>Jul 28th 2006 3:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/Feb 19th 2007 8:37PM