Then I'm not sure why the rMBP is being dragged into this at all. The rMBP has the same in-theory-warrenty-voiding drive swap status that other MBPs have previously had.
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Is Apple laughing at Pro users?
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Then I'm not sure why the rMBP is being dragged into this at all. The rMBP has the same in-theory-warrenty-voiding drive swap status that other MBPs have previously had.
Yes. But does it use a standard HD that was used in 99% of mobile computers? No. It uses a connection and form style the techs would only assume Apple should be manufacturing (having only 1 other company make it does not make it a standard) and if they see another manufacturer the knee jerk reaction will most likely be the voiding of your warranty.
So?
A full height laptop drive wouldn't have fit in the case.
Apple still sells a thicker Macbook Pro that can fit a full height laptop drive and is user serviceable. Strange move for a company that's "laughing at pro users."
So having a weird non standard connector ensures less perceived warranty infractions. And jumps out much more glaringly as "not right. Let's blame that" to Apple service personnel. Easier to enforce the "non-servicable" argument. Apple made it for the rMBP (or shaped it). They did not make the Hitachi 2.5" disk in your powerbook. No part of it. It is standard kit. They made the sticker.
If all major SSD manufacturers decide to use Apples pin selection and sell replacement models everywhere it would be what I am talking about with the standard 2.5"ers. (Hope that made sense) The more proprietary the more the lock out assumption.