Path: csiph.com!fu-berlin.de!uni-berlin.de!individual.net!not-for-mail From: Jolly Roger Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.apps Subject: Re: DVD rom on mac pro Date: 9 Sep 2015 15:54:23 GMT Organization: People for the Ethical Treatment of Pirates Lines: 48 Message-ID: References: <55ed585b$0$12389$e4fe514c@newszilla.xs4all.nl> X-Trace: individual.net Do7QnBLm8POWHyC0/PdnHwMhy+LK9tycYCPkMQBQGKXpWnjif4 Cancel-Lock: sha1:tSlPALlw7X2Xcbs53BMHFKS2H4E= X-Face: _.g>n!a$f3/H3jA]>9pN55*5<`}Tud57>1Y%b|b-Y~()~\t,LZ3e up1/bO{=-) User-Agent: slrn/1.0.1 (Darwin) Xref: csiph.com comp.sys.mac.apps:31966 On 2015-09-09, Alan Browne wrote: > On 2015-09-08 17:31, Jolly Roger wrote: >> On 2015-09-08, Alan Browne wrote: >>> On 2015-09-07 17:33, Jolly Roger wrote: >>>> >>>> You can't get to the internal components of Apple keyboards at all >>>> without first destroying the keyboard. >>>> >>>> These issues are inherent with miniaturization, though. You will have >>>> the same types of problems with other all-in-one computers, for >>>> instance. It ain't just Apple. ; ) >>> >>> Agreed. But - take my iMac. I really don't give a shit that the bezel >>> is so thin and sexy. It doesn't make the computer perform better. >> >> I want my computer to have a sleek, modern look, and be as small as >> possible. It's not very often at all that I need to open it up - even >> with my main work station, a Mac Pro tower. I don't mind the effort - >> though I realize I am more computer savvy than many Mac users. > > For a laptop, compact is good. For a desktop workstation it should be > compact enough, but doesn't have to be as compact as possible, IMO. The point is not everyone shares your opinion on the matter. I'm betting Apple has a better handle on what their customers generally want than either of us. >>> Indeed, the miniaturization makes thermal management harder. I wouldn't >>> care if my iMac were 2 cm thicker everywhere and 2 Kg heavier in >>> exchanged for easier access to the HD and other components that could be >>> replaced. The 21.5" iMac is nuts if one wants to add memory. >> >> The iMac models with the metal door on the bottom of the display, where >> you unscrew three screws, take the door off, and pull a plastic tab to >> eject the memory? I have relatives with that model and have installed >> RAM in them without issue. It was a simple and fast procedure. > > 27" is like that - done it. The 21.5" has to be opened up to install > memory and it's pretty much a full teardown (59 iFixit steps) to get > there and one should buy the display strips from iFixit to complete the job. Obviously we are talking about two different models of 21.5 inch iMac. -- E-mail sent to this address may be devoured by my ravenous SPAM filter. I often ignore posts from Google. Use a real news client instead. JR