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| From | Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | comp.sys.mac.apps |
| Subject | Re: DVD rom on mac pro |
| Date | 2015-09-09 15:54 +0000 |
| Organization | People for the Ethical Treatment of Pirates |
| Message-ID | <d5b31fF6fpiU1@mid.individual.net> (permalink) |
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On 2015-09-09, Alan Browne <alan.browne@freelunchvideotron.ca> wrote: > On 2015-09-08 17:31, Jolly Roger wrote: >> On 2015-09-08, Alan Browne <alan.browne@freelunchvideotron.ca> 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
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Re: DVD rom on mac pro nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2015-09-07 11:30 -0400
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Re: DVD rom on mac pro Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2015-09-09 15:54 +0000
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Re: DVD rom on mac pro Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2015-09-09 19:31 +0000
Re: DVD rom on mac pro Alan Browne <alan.browne@freelunchvideotron.ca> - 2015-09-09 15:35 -0400
Re: DVD rom on mac pro Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2015-09-09 21:43 +0000
Re: DVD rom on mac pro Alan Browne <alan.browne@freelunchvideotron.ca> - 2015-09-09 18:14 -0400
Re: DVD rom on mac pro Me, myself and I <baiheli.pip.li@xs4all.nl> - 2015-09-10 00:07 +0200
Re: DVD rom on mac pro Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2015-09-07 23:44 +0000
Re: DVD rom on mac pro Alan Browne <alan.browne@freelunchvideotron.ca> - 2015-09-08 16:28 -0400
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Re: DVD rom on mac pro Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2015-09-05 18:02 +0000
Re: DVD rom on mac pro Patty Winter <patty1@wintertime.com> - 2015-09-05 19:04 +0000
Re: DVD rom on mac pro nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2015-09-05 16:05 -0400
Re: DVD rom on mac pro Patty Winter <patty1@wintertime.com> - 2015-09-05 20:57 +0000
Re: DVD rom on mac pro nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2015-09-05 17:19 -0400
Re: DVD rom on mac pro Me, myself and I <baiheli.pip.li@xs4all.nl> - 2015-09-06 00:02 +0200
Re: DVD rom on mac pro Me, myself and I <baiheli.pip.li@xs4all.nl> - 2015-09-05 23:59 +0200
Re: DVD rom on mac pro Patty Winter <patty1@wintertime.com> - 2015-09-05 23:34 +0000
Re: DVD rom on mac pro Me, myself and I <baiheli.pip.li@xs4all.nl> - 2015-09-06 08:59 +0200
Re: DVD rom on mac pro nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2015-09-06 10:57 -0400
Re: DVD rom on mac pro Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2015-09-06 18:29 +0000
Re: DVD rom on mac pro Warren Oates <warren.oates@gmail.com> - 2015-09-06 14:39 -0400
Re: DVD rom on mac pro Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2015-09-06 03:11 +0000
Re: DVD rom on mac pro Alan Browne <alan.browne@freelunchvideotron.ca> - 2015-09-05 17:46 -0400
Re: DVD rom on mac pro Me, myself and I <baiheli.pip.li@xs4all.nl> - 2015-09-06 00:03 +0200
Re: DVD rom on mac pro Alan Browne <alan.browne@freelunchvideotron.ca> - 2015-09-05 21:55 -0400
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