No mechanical parts will be completely impervious to failure but this looks like it will do a pretty good job of improving the reliability and the key cushioning is a benefit too. Here, they blow sand over the updated keyboard and the sand grains are blocked from getting in:
iFixit tested the old one before and here the key got jammed with a grain of sand in the lower right corner: Apple will have the failure data and make corrections to minimize them. They couldn't keep using the rubber dome if they wanted to have a thinner profile, more stable keys and uniform backlighting and if both designs serve the useful life of a computer of about 8 years then they do the job just fine. But that doesn’t mean it will not work most of the time, though (In fact, it’s not that complex compared to many other “mechanical” switches). That being said, i think it will definitely not as rugged as the rubber dome, because simpler parts have less failure, even if the third-generation fixed all the “dust” issues. The patent describes the exact protectant film we see in the new keyboards and is described as to "prevent and/or alleviate contaminant ingress."
Indeed, in comments to certain media outlets, Apple said the revamped keys are not intended to improve reliability.ĭigging deeper, a patent issued to Apple seems to confirm that theory. The immediate assumption, was that no, the newly designed keys did not nullify key failures. Though it says problems are relegated to a small percentage of MacBook owners, Apple last month initiated a service program for those with affected machines. When Apple launched the latest MacBook Pros earlier this week, there was a lot of debate as to whether the updated, third-generation butterfly keyboard had fixed the criticized failure problem that has spawned multiple lawsuits against the tech giant. While not confirmed by Apple, iFixit theorizes that the new keyboard's newfound quietness is merely a side effect of the membranes real purpose, to keep debris out of the keys. This thin film, located under each individual keycap, appears designed to prevent dust and debris from interfering with key operation, an issue that cropped up in previous generation butterfly keyboards last year. It’s great to have a 2018 Mac mini to fall back to if we want to keep our favored displays.Īnd yet, it’ll seem like a step backwards compared to the elegant, powerful 2013 Mac Pro.Repair specialist iFixit tore down the latest MacBook Pro and quickly found a noticeable change to the keyboard design - a thin, silicone membrane surrounding each butterfly mechanism. Those of use who bought a 2013 Mac Pro (and maxed out our credit card) will never (I surmise) be able to afford the 2019 Mac Pro as a personal Mac. The whole discussion, however, is both a testament to the power of the 2013 Mac Pro, its design, and also how a 2018 Mac mini can come close in performance five years later for about half the Mac Pro’s original retail price. And the price he paid was right: US$1600. He’ll no doubt be pleased with the Mac Pro’s myriad of ports and elegant design. In the end, Peter von Panda has his own criteria and budget. Still a formidable computational machine in 2018.
(With OpenCL support.) Depending on one’s workflow and mission critical apps, a Mac with only DDR3 and Thunderbolt 2 can still be very capable and cost-effective.įor as long as it works and as long as Apple supports it. The “trash can” 2013 Mac Pro is still a formidable computational machine, especially the 8- and 12-core models. The trade-offs here, however, are fascinating. But, as they say, buy the computer you need and can afford when you need it. And I tend to agree. Buying a 2013 Mac in 2018 is fraught with potential problems.
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