Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard
What it is
A satirical Onion News Network piece announcing the 'MacBook Wheel', a laptop with no keyboard where users type by spinning and clicking a wheel. It parodies Apple product launches and minimalist design.
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN uses it as a recurring punchline whenever a device removes keys or buttons in favor of touch or novelty controls.
- 1 people recommended it
- 1 different months
- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2012, last 2025
What HN commenters said
“Two of my favourites”
Listed among favourite Onion videos
dessant, 2018-07 · Recommendation · in “No Joke: The Onion Faces Layoffs by Univision, Says Report”
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Topics: the onion, apple parody, keyboards, macbook wheel, satire
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