<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p><br>A bit off-target? I thought it was extraordinarily clumsy.<p><hr></blockquote><p>No, I simply wanted to see who would take the bait, and you were it ;)<br><br>And yeah, you're getting ripped off if you pay $128 for a battery. The same way you're getting ripped off paying Apple $99 for an ipod battery when you can get a higher capacity, higher quality one for $20. Apple's just made it more difficult for you to replace then they should have.<br><br>Seriously I find the battery situation in Apples products troubling. You say this is a 1.0 product. I say wait for the 2.0 product and let's see if the battery isn't soldered to the board when Apple realizes people aren't falling for their money making scheme. $1700 for a device that will be dead in 2 years from normal use isn't something to jump for joy about.<br><br><blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p>As a shareholder and self-proclaimed evangelist, I find it offensive and feel compelled to call him on it.<p><hr></blockquote><p><br>As a shareholder also, I feel it's my duty to call Apple on their BS. Especially when I see posts and blogs 1000 time harsher than this thread. I can think of ways to make this thing with an easily replaceable battery and be as thin and look no different. Why can't Apple?<br><br><br><br>Hey I'm an F'n Jerk!®

<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p>Who in their right mind would use a phillips screwdriver to pry the iPod casing apart? A kit was included with the battery replacement I bought from OWC.<p><hr></blockquote><p><br>I think it's you who missed the point entirely. Why on earth should a company like Apple who likes to claim all kinds of "green" initiatives like recycling, etc... make a product that requires millions of these crappy plastic tools be made to replace a battery? The iPod, iPhone and yes.. the Macbook Air should all have cases that can open without the need for any tools.<br><br><br><br>Hey I'm an F'n Jerk!®

<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p><br>Over the years I have bought an extra battery a few times so I would have a spare when I run out of juice. It was a total waste of money.<p><hr></blockquote><p><br>Ahhh, but this isn't about having a spare battery. That's not what the airbook is for. It's about Apple telling people they need to surrender their computer for a week and fork over $125 to replace a battery in two and a half years when the battery in this thing has oxidized and it only runs for 40 minutes on a charge.<br><br><br><br>Hey I'm an F'n Jerk!®

<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p>It's about Apple telling people they need to surrender their computer for a week and fork over $125 to replace a battery in two and a half years when the battery in this thing has oxidized and it only runs for 40 minutes on a charge.<p><hr></blockquote><p><br> Exactly!!<br>And that -for me- is unacceptable.<br><br>[color:blue][/b]Hodie mihi. Cras tibi.</font color=blue>[/b]

<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p> That's not what the airbook is for. It's about Apple telling people they need to surrender their computer for a week and fork over $125 to replace a battery in two and a half years when the battery in this thing has oxidized and it only runs for 40 minutes on a charge.<p><hr></blockquote><p>What Apple says today and what I do to replace that battery 18 months from now are going to be two completely different things. Apple has to say "Apple replacement only" because if they did not they would be liable for every moron who scratches and pries out the old battery with a Phillips screwdriver breaking their computer. (You described yourself, I didn't. )<br><br>There are no alternatives today because no one will be replacing their battery unless under warranty for at least a year. In one year's time the accessory market for the MBA will go nuts. I would expect a dozen places selling the replacement battery for 49 to 89 bucks. <br><br>And where do you get "surrender for a week?" Didn't you watch the movie? They took the battery out of the MBAir in all of about 90 seconds. I would expect Apple will do this in the store while you wait. Maybe I'll have to go have lunch at P. F. Chiang's and pick it up after dessert. I'll be dropping more for lunch than the battery cost but both are worth it.<br><br>Admit it: 1) This computer is not for you although you lust for it. 2) Your frothing at the mouth about this is getting embarrassing. 3) Your subject line to start this thread was bait only used because you are a needy person who wants attention. But since you have a thick skin I know you will not cyber-stalk me. <br><br><br>

You people are still trying to change each others minds about this?<br><br>------> JD's Trivia game<br><br>------> MCF-MM Trivia game

I have changed my mind. If I was swapping the battery out today I think I would get the Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps and the pan fried Peking Dumplings for an appetizer followed by the Salt and Pepper Prawns for my lunch. The only thing up in the air would be if I could convince my date to get the Sichuan from the Sea Calamari since I love the red chili garlic sauce and we could share.<br><br>But I could change my mind on all of that and switch to the Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon steamed with ginger. <br><br>

They're just ripping you off, the chicken is cat unless you can identify the pieces.<br><br>------> JD's Trivia game<br><br>------> MCF-MM Trivia game

That's the Meo Meow Gai Pan. Tastes like kitty ... litter. You need to try a different take out place. If you see the kitchen help in the alley, "here kitty kitty" you should move on.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>