[Shacs] Apple Releases World's Thinnest Notebook Computer

[Joshua Garvey]

Looks like it would a nice portable security laptop. I sure hope it runs
Linux well. :)

Kevin A. Estis wrote:
> Hey Eric,
>
> Where are you getting the info regarding not being able to upgrade the
> hard drive?  I haven't done any extensive investigation but nothing I've
> seen so far has mentioned that the device is permanently sealed. I can
> understand if this is like the Apple TV, Mac Mini, and MacBook Pro in that
> it doesn't have "user serviceable" parts but I'm surprised to learn that
> the device is sealed permanently.
>
> Also, even if it is like the Apple TV, etc. and isn't "user serviceable"
> that doesn't mean that the right users (or companies) can't upgrade it.
> I've upgraded my Apple TV, Mac Mini systems, and both my MacBook Pro and
> my wife's.....and since there aren't any "do not service" stickers on any
> of the devices it isn't readily apparent that they have been modified.
>
> As for the question of usability I'd have to say it depends upon what one
> defines as a "user".  Clearly the run-of-the-mill person that does
> Internet surfing, email, and documentation would probably be just fine
> using that system (especially if they only went places that offered
> wireless).
>
> Regards,
>
> Kevin
>
>
>
>
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> enterprise.
> Kevin Estis
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