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0000GKP t1_j1m6y8m wrote

I bought an iMac in 2009 then handed it down to my dad when it no longer worked for me. He still uses it today to check his email and do some light web surfing. I’m still using one of their laptops from 2014. Th products definitely last.

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beefcat_ t1_j1n67ub wrote

Apple products are difficult to repair making them hard to declare "BIFL", but they are still built like tanks and last a long time.

This year's iPhone is a lot more user-serviceable than previous models so hopefully they are moving in the right direction.

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bizzarebeans t1_j1p5ck4 wrote

Source on the 14 series being more user repairable?

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PixelPrimer t1_j1xsd1c wrote

Opens from the back now. Easier to access components, and back glass repair can be done with a simple replacement.

Still doing all the anti repair software and other Appleness though

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Metahec t1_j1pukqo wrote

They aren't. Apple is programming their phones to reject third party repair forcing the owner to go to apple for everything, meaning apple controls pricing, features and parts availability. Hugh Jeffreys does good teardown and repair assessments on lots of tech products, including apple. Regarding the other comment about iFixit, Jeffreys calls out iFixit (a sponsor) for their misleading apple repair scores and explains why.

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kadeve t1_j1pl32h wrote

this statement is incorrect and its not applicable to every apple product. just go to ifixit and see how easy it is to repair most. They even sell DIY repair kits for parts like batteries. I have very few apple products but they all are still working even after a decade.

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Unhappy_Grapefruit_2 t1_j1ufpys wrote

I hate to be the asctually guy but.. Older iMacs are actually moderately easy to repair looking into you can even replace the gpu (mxm not pcie also it’s quite difficult ) with an newer model gpu all you need to get inside is a couple suction cups and wallah done

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LameDonaldDuck t1_j1oah1e wrote

Huh our office went through thinkpads like disposable diapers.

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beefcat_ t1_j1obuws wrote

Thinkpads aren’t made by Apple

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LameDonaldDuck t1_j1occn7 wrote

Uh yeah I can see how you’re confused.

That comment is not supposed to be here. Reddit app dev team is a literal piece of shit.

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99available t1_j1o9yw2 wrote

2011 MBP in perfect condition mechanically, but I have to run it on Linux. Why make products that last if you don't support them with updated OS and software?

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25_Watt_Bulb t1_j1p62ux wrote

If you're determined to use an 11 year old MacBook with current software, you could use OpenCore Legacy patcher to make it run a current Mac OS rather than Linux.

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shpongolian t1_j1odj7g wrote

I have a 2006 iMac that still works fine. Can’t use any modern software on it but it’s still chugging along

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[deleted] t1_j1t4bru wrote

Yup. Have a 2011 MacBook Pro still going! Granted, I upgraded the SSD and battery on it at one point but that was easy after watching a YouTube video on it. It’s still fast!

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jeyreymii t1_j1tu0eb wrote

They’re not alone, my HP laptop from 2013 still work like a charm. But I recognise that this is my only example, because usually my devices have been dead for a long time. While at Apple I often hear this kind of echo. even if I don’t really like the apple brand, I must admit that they seem to be doing strong on the durability of their hardware

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armarabbi t1_j1macij wrote

That’s really not true, their stuff still absolutely holds up.

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0000GKP t1_j1mbv0z wrote

I bought mine in 2009, 2014, 2015, 2019. Every one of them is still working perfectly. I love the longevity of these products.

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mekkelrichards t1_j1mhl4t wrote

To be honest, their laptops have always been plagued with hardware issues. Usually it's cooling related because they're always trying to slim them down. The best made laptops are Dell Latitude and ThinkPads. I work in IT and am in frequent contact with tons of laptops.

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0000GKP t1_j1mipc9 wrote

>To be honest, their laptops have always been plagued with hardware issues.

Their laptops are great. Solid performance and incredible longevity.

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>The best made laptops are Dell Latitude

I currently own a Dell Latitude and a MacBook. Both are well made. I prefer MacOS to Windows. I wish Mac had a full featured version of Excel.

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>I work in IT

That in itself is not impressive or meaningful. There are hordes of incompetent employees in IT departments.

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mekkelrichards t1_j1mjgax wrote

I'm not sure how old you are, but it sounds like you haven't been around long.

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0000GKP t1_j1mkao2 wrote

> I’m not sure how old you are, but it sounds like you haven’t been around long.

Have you not been reading what you are commenting on? Old enough to have bought an iMac in 2009. Even if I bought it on my first day of kindergarten, I’d be at least 20 right?

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OlGimletEye t1_j1ngoai wrote

I kinda hate you for reminding me that 2009 was almost 14 years ago.

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