ChopSuey,
Instead of abadoning it, perhaps they could improve it? *g* Besides, when people develop stuff, they expect you to utilise the hardware with proper supplies.

Complain when Genuine Original CDs don't work but I'm sure that happens too - once in a blue moon

I suppose they could improve it. Like when Apple phased out
the floppy drive, I was shocked. I even bought a USB drive
to make up for it.

Call me old fashioned, it took me years to stop using floppies
but I'm still not comfortable with slot-loaders yet.

- yap

ChopSuey,
You win some, u lose some. It's NOT possible to please everyone

I suppose I ought to be thankful I ain't a heavy slot drive user on my Mac