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		threeseed on Feb 8, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Apple fans are coming to hate Apple software Metal doesn't flex. Plastic does. It's not just about how it looks although they do look great. I was still using a MacBook Pro 17 from 2011 up until a few months ago. It is still rock solid with no creaks or wear/tear. And let me ask you do you buy a car based on how it looks ? How about clothes ?

DanBC on Feb 8, 2016 [–]

> Metal doesn't flex. Plastic does.

That's the benefit of plastic for portable, droppable, devices.

Bud on Feb 9, 2016 | [–]

No, it's not. Plastic cracks and breaks when you drop it. Trying to sell this as a benefit ain't flyin.

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