You might have a point about Google Hangouts not being a technological stroke of genius, it obviously has its flaws but I'm not sure how that addresses the contents of the post.
If all the computers were severely overheating and crashing when using Skype, then sure, by all means, get the pitchforks. But the thing is that my 4-year-old Macbook Pro can handle Hangouts and Skype just fine. The problem is really with newer Apple computers. Skype and Hangouts are extremely common and popular programs, so I find it astounding that Apple released a new lines of laptop computers without making certain those apps work A-OK (if the incidents that people report are actually widespread and more than anecdotal evidence).
And some people want to render Blender clips or audio mixes. It's not Skype or Hangouts that are the problem. It's the fact that Apple has increasingly designed for looks, not practicality.
I've yet to buy an Apple computer that could be used for full-processor computing.
You might argue these are special use cases. IMO if you can't use the cycles you paid for, the design is bad and the machine isn't truly fit for purpose. A lot of people perform music with Apple laptops. You really don't one to crap out on you in the middle of a gig.
At least give people a choice of fatter turbo models with realistic cooling for those who need it.
I’m not sure why you’re being downvoted - here of all places. To me, it seems trivially true that Apple makes one decision regarding trade-offs (e.g.: iPhone thickness vs battery life) an everyone who doesn’t like it can only grin & bear it or take their business elsewhere. Like you, I’d like to see a little flexibility in this area.
