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The Vergecast
The case for the iPad Pro
May 14, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Chris Welch, a tech reporter with a knack for gadgets, and Will Poor, a producer with a focus on repair rights, explore the new iPad Pro featuring an OLED display. They debate whether the iPad can really replace a MacBook, breaking down its impressive capabilities while weighing user concerns. Additionally, they tackle Sonos' controversial new app and exciting product releases, and delve into the complexities of the right to repair movement, contrasting experiences between Apple Stores and independent techs.
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- Independent repair shops excel in intricate iPhone repairs where Apple falls short.
- Specialized iPad Pro features cater to niche markets, diversifying functionality and user appeal.
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The Apple Store vs. Independent Repair Shop Saga: A Repair Journey
Upon visiting an Apple store with three broken iPhones, the charge port problem was declared unfixable, while the independent repair shop offered to replace it for $90. The rebooting phone posed a motherboard issue, not solvable by Apple, but at the repair shop, attempts were made by replacing parts. The tiebreaker, a phone with a shattered back glass, showcased the repair shop's innovative use of a laser to detach the glass. While Apple opted out of these complex repairs, the repair shop excelled in intricate fixes.
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