Jst2fst Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 As if owning an Apple wasn't hard enough. They are now making it harder for people to look at what under the "hood" so thay have introduced a Pentalobe screw which is somewhat like a star security screw. Only so much you can take and they keep pushing the envelope. http://toptodaynews.com/pentalobe-screwdriver-apple-new-screws/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 well the good thing is no matter what apple seems to do there is always a tool or jailbreak out within like a month or so. there is already a tool out that you use to take those screws out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted January 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 well the good thing is no matter what apple seems to do there is always a tool or jailbreak out within like a month or so. there is already a tool out that you use to take those screws out.Yea, I've seen them going for $7 already. Apple just like to make things harder for themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 This is why I don't buy apple crap or use their programs. I don't know if it's in the article you linked to, but someone was comparing it to the mechanic welding your hood shut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted January 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Try this one, the analogy was used on some sites as a reference of not being able to see the goods. http://www.fastcompany.com/1719537/the-pentalobe-screw-and-apples-war-against-self-repair?partner=rss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 What percentage of iphone users crack open their product?Apple products have used proprietary batteries for a YEARS now. Besides the battery, what other reasons do people have to open their phone. I would bet my left testicle a majority of people would never open up their phones if it werent to change out the SIM card or battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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natedogg624 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 uh whats your point there jack? i only need to modify my software which is done via usb to my iphone. what reason do you have to open up the iphone casing? you really like to hate on apple don't you bud. next./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 . Besides the battery, what other reasons do people have to open their phone.who cares? once they pay for the phone they can do whatever they want with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 who cares? once they pay for the phone they can do whatever they want with it.My point is that the topic is irrelevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jst2fst Posted January 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 i was thinking of starting a 'why is the world so in love with Apple' thread a couple weeks ago. like soldier, i won't ever by anything Apple. i can replace the battery on my Zune player for $8. Apple has done a great job of marketing their products and brain washing people into thinking Apple products are so great.Agreed, Apple's ok their not the greatest but ok. I won't buy one of their computers only iPods. Which I'm trying to buy right now. Sucks how they package their products for insane prices. Last iPod lasted 2.5 years then went to shit . Too much of a hassle to fix a battery or upgrade memory which means you need to buy a bigger one literal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racing_guy Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Apple has done a great job of marketing their products and brain washing people into thinking Apple products are so great.Kinda like Harley. I have 1 G4 from around 2001 that I use to backup photo's on and I always said that would be the last new apple product I ever purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 this is just going to turn into a mac v pc thread like all your other ones. you don't have to buy an ipod, there are plenty of other portable music players available. i'll take the quality of my macbook pro over any current pc laptop on the market right now. please tell me you've at least tried an apple product (other than an ipod or iphone) for more than a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 this is just going to turn into a mac v pc thread like all your other ones. you don't have to buy an ipod, there are plenty of other portable music players available. i'll take the quality of my macbook pro over any current pc laptop on the market right now. please tell me you've at least tried an apple product (other than an ipod or iphone) for more than a week.My intentions are not to bash Apple but to inform on the security changes they are doing to keep people out. My last iPod I've had for 2.5 years. My computer labs were apples. So yes, I've tried other Apple products beside iPod's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 okie dokey then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Its cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 I like orange instead of apple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chevysoldier Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 You got me looking for more of these. There are some funny ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sapphy Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 The Truthhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVr8_5vvKDY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphy Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 More Truthhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QTeGcyVelY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Sapphy, good find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphy Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Sapphy, good find.They have a whole site of them. Enjoyhttp://www.macspoofed.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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