[sneak]

> Then Apple happened and ever laptop maker only saw the cash, abondend what users needed

99% of users don't need a powerful discrete GPU or an extended battery, as evidenced by the Macbook Air (the base, sub-$1k model) being Apple's bestselling computer by far.

[nordsieck]

> 99% of users don't need a powerful discrete GPU or an extended battery, as evidenced by the Macbook Air (the base, sub-$1k model) being Apple's bestselling computer by far.

To be fair to Apple, the m1 air has an absurdly good battery life.

[sneak]

The intel Macbook Air was Apple's best selling computer even before their switch to ARM.

[dabluecaboose]

In fairness as well, Apple's laptop battery life is top notch. So paradoxically it could be said that proves people do need more battery

[joe5150]

If we're really being fair, the vast majority of people buy cheap laptops with poor battery life and even poorer everything else.

[kaliqt]

Let's be honest... That's a new thing. Laptops have sucked for a long time prior.