truth above me, this is just the f10 key from another air put in place of the volume down button (volume down has a small sound wave coming from it). My guess it it was someone doing it as say a joke not an apple manufactory mistake. However I did enjoy the pun and all the bitching was pretty enjoyable too
Clearly Apple has reinvented the keyboard. The lack of a lower volume button will bring back a sense of teen-like wonder as everyone with everyone listening to music as loud as mechanically possible. I for one, congratulate the engineers at Cupertino for this revolution in sound level technology.
If I'm reading your comments right, you get the Spinal Tap references but not the relevance of the picture? If that's true, then follow the steps below:
1.) LOOK at the picture 2.) Notice there are TWO F10 keys 3.) Look at your own keyboard 4.) Notice that there is only ONE F10 and ONE F11 5.) Laugh at the oversight, then return to sleep.
Hypocritical commenters. First to complain about Engadget's journalism, then they return on Apple keynote days for some of the best coverage in the industry.
I think there is some validity to this being a completely un-noteworthy event to blog. I am surprised they wrote about it myself. Someone must be stoned tonight
For what it's worth, I agree this is pretty lame. At least it wasn't in the middle of the day. I just don't see any reason for people to bitch about Apple news. However, bitching about LAME "news" is perfectly acceptable.
You are absolutely correct: Why remember the word "engadget" when it's so much more convenient to remember "NruNDIYf3BGe7iZ_l7okhQ"? I humbly bow to your (needlessly angry and scathing) wisdom.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
John @ May 22nd 2008 12:08AM
wow... just think, if I had not checked engadget one last time before getting some sleep, I might have missed this development.
There but for the grace of God...
imacmatt09 @ May 22nd 2008 12:19AM
I have a feeling this photo was taken at the apple store and the Macbook air next to it has two F11 keys now....
K @ May 22nd 2008 12:29AM
truth above me, this is just the f10 key from another air put in place of the volume down button (volume down has a small sound wave coming from it). My guess it it was someone doing it as say a joke not an apple manufactory mistake. However I did enjoy the pun and all the bitching was pretty enjoyable too
The Dude @ May 22nd 2008 12:36AM
I don't know what the fuck you're talking about. This is the kind of news I live for.
...
But srsly.
It's a blog. Lower your expectations down to "Dismal."
V3LOCIP3D3 @ May 22nd 2008 1:39AM
many a day have i stumbled upon two f10 keys, rarely when i'm sober . . so this is a very exciting moment for me
Preston Ursini @ May 22nd 2008 1:59AM
Step 1: Switch out F keys
Step 2: Claim it is a rare manufacturing error, post on eBay
Step 3: ???
Step 4: Profit!
BuddyBoy @ May 22nd 2008 3:38AM
I think this was posted simply cause it rather amusing especially with the caption underneath.
Remember this is a blog! not a news site, people need to lighten up!
ben @ May 22nd 2008 7:19AM
Clearly Apple has reinvented the keyboard. The lack of a lower volume button will bring back a sense of teen-like wonder as everyone with everyone listening to music as loud as mechanically possible. I for one, congratulate the engineers at Cupertino for this revolution in sound level technology.
dck @ May 22nd 2008 12:09AM
Bah! Manufacturing error....
*goes back to sleep*
brando_commando @ May 22nd 2008 12:52AM
Some posts are made simply for the hilarity of the comments. If you can't see that, we all prefer you sleeping.
In other news, Bill Brasky killed Wolfgang Hunt with a trident.
Jordan @ May 22nd 2008 12:09AM
OH MY GOD! APPLE ISN'T PERFECT! Call the presses! Gather the masses! Send out the cavalry!
peekinde @ May 22nd 2008 12:11AM
u sir r lame,
thats like getting 2 thumbs on the same hand
Waveblade @ May 22nd 2008 12:12AM
Way to be defensive :D
E71 @ May 22nd 2008 12:12AM
Gum is perfection.
JLTate @ May 22nd 2008 12:19AM
WITHOUT F11 I DONT THINK IT CAN PLAY DOOM!!!11
Jordan @ May 22nd 2008 12:22AM
...Doom jokes are a little old, don't you think?
walli @ May 22nd 2008 11:37AM
only losers use "u" and "r" while typing
Matt @ May 22nd 2008 12:38AM
Oh the irony :D
JLTate @ May 22nd 2008 1:03AM
But... but... Jordan's profile icon had the Doom logo... My comment was at least mildly relevant at the time... :(
Le Master @ May 22nd 2008 10:04AM
I love you JLTate. Scissor?
Zed @ May 22nd 2008 12:10AM
i can sleep now. thank your for this revolutionary journalism.
Chicksta @ May 22nd 2008 12:10AM
Well maybe they just made 10 louder and made ten the highest number...
Wally @ May 22nd 2008 12:13AM
hooray spinal tap
Wiigee @ May 22nd 2008 1:27AM
...........these go to F11.
r3loaded @ May 22nd 2008 2:31AM
Spinal Tap is soooo passé....mine goes up to F12!! Beat that!
Oh wait...
Jack @ May 22nd 2008 4:38AM
mine goes all the way from F1 to G18! beat that!
Tracy in Cary @ May 22nd 2008 2:20PM
Mine goes from B1 all the way to O89. Beat that!!!
Oh wait... It's just a bingo card. Never mind.
hrt @ May 22nd 2008 12:11AM
Does it make me a noob if I don't get this at all?
Jordan @ May 22nd 2008 12:12AM
Yes.
Jordan @ May 22nd 2008 12:12AM
No.
Wolfticket @ May 22nd 2008 12:18AM
Maybe? I don't know. Can you repeat the question?
LegendZ28 @ May 22nd 2008 12:36AM
There's nothing to get, so no.
Wiigee @ May 22nd 2008 1:29AM
yes.
Spinal Tap, google it.
hrt @ May 22nd 2008 1:31AM
Oh, I know that joke, I have the motivational; It's older then the internet. I just don't get what in the picture relates.
Young_Optimus @ May 22nd 2008 11:42AM
If I'm reading your comments right, you get the Spinal Tap references but not the relevance of the picture? If that's true, then follow the steps below:
1.) LOOK at the picture
2.) Notice there are TWO F10 keys
3.) Look at your own keyboard
4.) Notice that there is only ONE F10 and ONE F11
5.) Laugh at the oversight, then return to sleep.
Rogue_Genius @ May 22nd 2008 11:44AM
+1 to wolfticket for the Malcolm reference. If I could reply to your reply, I would.
Well played.
ian @ May 24th 2008 4:25PM
yes
David @ May 22nd 2008 9:24AM
Yeah, but you got two F10 keys!
Lein @ May 22nd 2008 12:11AM
Someone needs to suspend somebody's license to blog.
Next we'll be reading about a new purple sweater. Or vacation photos.
MeatyPi @ May 22nd 2008 12:14AM
or their trip to the Apple store and the fantabulous service they received.
Autopsy15 @ May 22nd 2008 12:36AM
So...basically Kotaku?
jazir @ May 22nd 2008 12:14AM
wow a tiny manufacturing error. whoopee
Jayden @ May 22nd 2008 12:12AM
ZOMG APPLE MADE A MISTAKE
ZOMG
ZOMG
ZOMG
lets write a whole blog post to let everyone know...
Wally @ May 22nd 2008 12:13AM
Can't you just make the 11 spot 10, like on every other amp, and it be just as loud?
But.... This one goes up to eleven.
Jason G. @ May 22nd 2008 12:14AM
Hypocritical commenters. First to complain about Engadget's journalism, then they return on Apple keynote days for some of the best coverage in the industry.
JLTate @ May 22nd 2008 12:17AM
I consistently bitch about Engadget's love for all things Apple, thank you very much.
Jason G. @ May 22nd 2008 12:20AM
Then you're an idiot. Shut your trap and go for Engadget without Apple news.
http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=NruNDIYf3BGe7iZ_l7okhQ
Gnaget @ May 22nd 2008 12:21AM
I think there is some validity to this being a completely un-noteworthy event to blog. I am surprised they wrote about it myself. Someone must be stoned tonight
Jason G. @ May 22nd 2008 12:24AM
For what it's worth, I agree this is pretty lame. At least it wasn't in the middle of the day. I just don't see any reason for people to bitch about Apple news. However, bitching about LAME "news" is perfectly acceptable.
JLTate @ May 22nd 2008 1:01AM
You are absolutely correct: Why remember the word "engadget" when it's so much more convenient to remember "NruNDIYf3BGe7iZ_l7okhQ"? I humbly bow to your (needlessly angry and scathing) wisdom.