• fubarx@lemmy.ml
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    9 hours ago

    Sheesh. How often do you need to reach for the power button? It’s got solid state storage. Just flip it on its damn side and stop whinging.

    • stupidcasey@lemmy.world
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      2 hours ago

      It’s not, we solved this issue before the invention of the computer, just use a capacitive touch sensor, you can literally make any power button completely invisible, this is malicious design.

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      I’ve seen a decent number of people mention that current placement is too easy to accidentally hit while plugging something in. I’ve also experienced that.

      However, if you think Apple is ever going to get over form over function, you’re very mistaken. It’s literally their entire identity.

  • schizo@forum.uncomfortable.business
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    2 days ago

    Finally, a power button my stupid cats can’t sit on and turn the computer off with.

    Laptop? Oh yeah, they’ll turn that off. Gaming desktop? Yep, but only if it’s annoying for them to have done so. Home server? Yes, but only because they know that’s the most annoying thing to power cycle.

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      It’s a subtle hint that you don’t have to power off your computer between uses. Most modern computers go into an ultra low power mode when not in use.

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      2 days ago

      Functionally it’s harder to accidentally press on the bottom.

      Although it’s also now harder to intentionally press too. It looks like a finger can fit under there, otherwise you’ll be flipping it over to power on.

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    2 days ago

    I’m gonna guess the hard drive and RAM are still not upgradeable by us?

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    2 days ago

    I had a mini sitting there for about a year before someone pointed out it was upside down on my desk. I thought the side that says “Mac mini” was supposed to be facing up? But no, apparently it’s the Apple logo side. With the power button on the model name side, I think that could fuel a nice, juicy OCD argument with my coworker?

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    2 days ago

    I actually kinda like that. The amount of times I’ve accidently shut down my laptop through the dock (very similar shape as the mac mini) just (un)plugging a cable and bumping the power button is ridiculous