MacBook Reliability Debate

Comments revolve around debating the reliability, quality, and suitability of MacBooks compared to other laptops, often in response to anecdotes of hardware failures or user experiences.

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Sample Comments

tus89 β€’ Oct 4, 2021 β€’ View on HN

Sounds more like the misfortune of using a Mac.

mosselman β€’ Aug 18, 2020 β€’ View on HN

Are you trying to discredit using MacBooks in tech or something?

neop1x β€’ Jun 27, 2021 β€’ View on HN

He is probably not talking about Macbooks

spullara β€’ Apr 3, 2023 β€’ View on HN

The used Mac market disagrees with your anecdote.

wbeckler β€’ Nov 1, 2023 β€’ View on HN

I feel like the MacBook is the elephant in the room here

happymellon β€’ Mar 31, 2023 β€’ View on HN

Pretty sure Mac users would disagree.

chadlavi β€’ Dec 12, 2020 β€’ View on HN

As a Mac user this is pure madness to me.

chaosfox β€’ Sep 21, 2011 β€’ View on HN

This story almost makes me want to buy a Mac. Almost.

georgemcbay β€’ Feb 16, 2012 β€’ View on HN

I'm not using a Mac, you insensitive clod. :(

jl6 β€’ Oct 12, 2017 β€’ View on HN

The fact that I don’t have a Mac.