Although last week Apple introduced a brand new generation of MacBook Pro, almost all attention (well, at least some) has turned to Apple’s most revolutionary product in recent years: that’s right, we’re referring to to the infamous polishing cloth from Apple.
The most iconic piece of fabric to date has arrived, breaking sales records and is already sold out in several countries. You’ll even be lucky if you get one of these to give to your family for Christmas.
I already say beforehand, forgive me for the sarcastic tone of the following paragraphs, as it’s not every day that we see the teardown of a polishing cloth. Yes: the famous repair company iFixit put the new cloth to the test. Curious?
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Well, first of all, iFixit identified that Apple’s Polishing Cloth material closely resembles the insides of iPad Smart Covers, which feature a microfiber interior. It also has a synthetic feel, similar to Alcantara fabric.
Moving on with the teardown, iFixit discovered that the Polishing Cloth is actually composed of two fabrics glued together. Now it’s worth it, isn’t it?
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If you feel a little disappointed with your $19 purchase, separate the two layers and suddenly you have two washcloths, each costing only $9.50.
The firm also placed the cloth over the microscope in order to notice the differences with an ordinary cloth. So, do you think Apple cloth seems to be softer?
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Unfortunately, Apple’s Polishing Cloth has received a note 0 on the iFixit repairability scale for having distracted your team from what’s most important: the teardown of the new MacBooks Pro — due out in the coming weeks.
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If you, even after iFixit’s analysis, still want to buy the new Apple cloth, will have to shell out R$220. Are you tempted? ????
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