Intel is not responsible for the software problems or keyboard issues.
>> The ARM MacBooks will change everything.
Remains to be seen.
I really hope they are. My 2010 MacBook Air was hands down the best portable I've ever owned. It lasted for nearly nine years and was still running surprisingly well until the end.
I am really hesitant to get an Apple replacement given the issues brought up in these comments and Apple Silicon on the horizon.
Keyboard issues and software issues are indeed not Intel’s fault. In fact, Intel failing to make their process changes, means we have Intel to thank for Apple either speeding up their transition or for it happening it all.
The Apple build quality is second to none. That my 2013 MacBook Pro is still going strong is a testament to that. And the keyboard fiasco means they had a time when form won over function but I see them reverting to the old keyboard as function coming back into relevance.
I’m hoping for an Apple Silicon MacBook Air or something equivalent to to replace my heavy pro — but it’d be for personal use not professional given my reservations posted above and since Desktop Linux has come so far.
Intel is not responsible for the software problems or keyboard issues.
>> The ARM MacBooks will change everything.
Remains to be seen.
I really hope they are. My 2010 MacBook Air was hands down the best portable I've ever owned. It lasted for nearly nine years and was still running surprisingly well until the end.
I am really hesitant to get an Apple replacement given the issues brought up in these comments and Apple Silicon on the horizon.
I'll wait and see.