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re: MacBook or New Windows Laptop

Posted on 5/1/14 at 10:35 am to
Posted by Turkey_Creek_Tiger
Member since Dec 2012
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Posted on 5/1/14 at 10:35 am to
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Posted by KABoss02
Dallas
Member since Jul 2009
1362 posts
Posted on 5/1/14 at 10:45 am to
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chromebook


Any particular reason why? Not trying to be a dick, I am curious
Posted by gmrkr5
NC
Member since Jul 2009
14938 posts
Posted on 5/1/14 at 10:47 am to
after working in IT my entire adult career (almost 15 yrs), i converted to Mac within the last few months. Wont look back most likely.

That being said, I still have a windows desktop at home and it will remain that way
This post was edited on 5/1/14 at 10:50 am
Posted by Sl4m
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2012
3717 posts
Posted on 5/1/14 at 10:48 am to
I paid $3400 for a fully loaded MBP a year and a half ago.

The GPU is going out and needs replacing... scared to find out what it will cost for Apple to replace it.

Never again.
Posted by BACONisMEATcandy
Member since Dec 2007
46648 posts
Posted on 5/1/14 at 10:55 am to
You didn't get applecare when you bought a fully loaded MBP?
Posted by Turkey_Creek_Tiger
Member since Dec 2012
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Posted on 5/1/14 at 10:59 am to
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Posted by gmrkr5
NC
Member since Jul 2009
14938 posts
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:01 am to
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they are cheap and run fast. you wont be able to run itunes, but you can run google docs which works just as well as Microsoft office


ever tried to skype on a chromebook? they are not yet at the point of being ready to replace real OS driven laptops
Posted by BamaHater
Houston
Member since Sep 2003
13539 posts
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:02 am to
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neither. get a chromebook
Chromebooks are the biggest POS and a waste of money. Does not run Windows, can't run Office, can't run Itunes. Stay away.
Posted by BamaHater
Houston
Member since Sep 2003
13539 posts
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:06 am to
Thing with Apple Laptops is they are really good but if something breaks, forget about it. Replacement parts can sometime equal up to more than what you paid for the laptop. It adds up quick and it's not even funny. Not trying to say don't get one but whatever you do if you buy one get Apple Care.
BTW anyone have any opinions on the Certified Apple Refurbished Laptops you can buy on their web site?
Posted by Hopeful Doc
Member since Sep 2010
15217 posts
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:09 am to
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BTW anyone have any opinions on the Certified Apple Refurbished Laptops you can buy on their web site?


I buy almost exclusively manufacturer refurbished items. The Apple refurb quality is good enough that they'll let you buy standard AppleCare for it. Would be good enough for me if I were currently looking for an Apple product.
Posted by ellunchboxo
Gtown
Member since Feb 2009
18984 posts
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:11 am to
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MacBook Air has about a 12 hour battery life, and charges full in about an hour. They also just lowered their prices too.


Just bought one last month. Upgraded the hardrive and ram. It's pretty awesome.
Posted by kingbob
Sorrento, LA
Member since Nov 2010
67709 posts
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:11 am to
It depends on what you're trying to do with it.

If she's going to be using it to just goof off and watch internet videos, a mac book is an easy answer. They're reliable and easy to use if she already has other apple products which it should work seamlessly with.

If she wants to do any kinds of games or lots of word processing, excel, ect, a PC laptop might be a better option.
Posted by gmrkr5
NC
Member since Jul 2009
14938 posts
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:18 am to
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If she wants to do any kinds of games or lots of word processing, excel, ect, a PC laptop might be a better option.


why?

i have the full microsoft office suite on my MBP and while i'm not a gamer I would assume 16gb of ram and an Intel i7 would handle anything I threw at it
This post was edited on 5/1/14 at 11:19 am
Posted by Pennymoney
Member since Sep 2012
667 posts
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:30 am to
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I paid $3400


You paid $3,400 for a laptop and didn't get Apple Care?

ETA: Have you even brought it in? The closer to the warranty date you bring it in, the more likely they'll still fix it. Especially on such an expensive model.
This post was edited on 5/1/14 at 11:53 am
Posted by kingbob
Sorrento, LA
Member since Nov 2010
67709 posts
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:32 am to
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i have the full microsoft office suite on my MBP and while i'm not a gamer I would assume 16gb of ram and an Intel i7 would handle anything I threw at it


Office on a mac is often less functional and can be prone to compatibility and formatting issues when transferring from a PC to an apple device.
Posted by SeauxLeauxHeaux
Member since Mar 2014
528 posts
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:34 am to
I've had both and if you can afford unquestionably a MacBook

Don't let someone convince you its hard to switch
Posted by wish i was tebow
The Golf Board
Member since Feb 2009
46123 posts
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:35 am to
Love my 13" MBP

Will own Macs for a long time
Posted by SeauxLeauxHeaux
Member since Mar 2014
528 posts
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:36 am to
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You paid $3,400 for a laptop and didn;t get Apple Care?


Posted by gmrkr5
NC
Member since Jul 2009
14938 posts
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:41 am to
quote:

Office on a mac is often less functional and can be prone to compatibility and formatting issues when transferring from a PC to an apple device.


have yet to have an issue
Posted by LSU 318 LSU
El Cerrito Place
Member since Jan 2011
4278 posts
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:42 am to
nb4 Macs don't get viruses
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