“Better, faster, easier” That is the slogan for Apple’s new operating system, OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. It could also refer to the heist that took place yesterday in Marlton, New Jersey. For Apple’s carefully thought-out notebook designs, as well as the clean lines of the iconic Apple Stores, make things very easy for smash-and-grab thieves. First, the uncluttered, open design of the store, unencumbered by ugly metal shutters, made it easy to smash the plate glass window with just one blow. Next, the thieves signaled to the security guard that they had a gun and then took off along the long, clear tables of merchandise, the straight run allowing them to efficiently scoop MacBooks and iPods into their swag bags. The magsafe cords detached instantly, offering no resistance and leaving power sockets undamaged and with the tough aluminum unibody shells meant that they could grab it one-handed from a corner without any flexing or risk to the internal parts.

So we see here that it is true that Apple really does think about the design aspect as well as the user friendliness when they designed their products, with small efficiencies that all add up. Thanks to Apple, the thieves managed to grab – 23 Macbook Pros, 14 iPhones and 9 iPod Touches – all in just 31 seconds!

Now all they can do is watch out for a customer looking to buy 23 power adapters in the next few days.

via Wired