Some said the out-of-warranty fix could set them back $700.Īt least three proposed class action lawsuits have been filed against Apple over the use of the butterfly switch. Some said they had to go a week or more without their computer while Apple replaced not just the unresponsive key, but a substantial part of their MacBook. The butterfly switch replaced the traditional "scissor" mechanism below each key and was meant to be more stable, responsive and comfortable.īut almost immediately, users complained about the feel of the new keyboards and said they could be easily damaged by specks of dust. The redesign was part of an effort to make laptops thinner and lighter than in the past. The new Magic Keyboard returns to a scissor-switch style, last seen in 2015 for the MacBook Pro.Apple rolled out its butterfly switch design starting with its computer revamp in 2015. Users complained that the butterfly keyboard could become unusable if dirt or debris got under the keys, requiring technicians to completely dismantle the laptop to fix it. The keys had the same feel whether they were pressed down at the center or the corner of a keycap. The controversial keyboard was extremely thin, allowing extra space for components or for razor thin laptop design. The MacBook Pro was the last in that lineup to include the Magic Keyboard, marking the end of the infamous butterfly keyboard era. RELATED: Rumor: PS5 Will Let Players Try Every Game in the Playstation Store for Free Over the course of the last six months, Apple has completely refreshed its laptop lineup. While uncertainty surrounds both the PS5 and Xbox Series X with regard to their release, and whether or not COVID-19 will affect those plans, Apple continues to move along launching new products. Much like the announcement for the recently released iPhone SE, there wasn't much fanfare, but that doesn't mean there hasn't been substantial change to the iconic laptop. With less fanfare than usual, Apple has announced the latest 13" MacBook Pro via a quick press release and a refresh to its website.
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