Attention Apple Experts: What you buying? (1 Viewer)

[The General]

Just spilled a glass of water on my laptop. Think she's a goner. 

Was a MacBook Air, couple years old. Was a good device for what I used it for.

If you are buying a new Apple laptop what are you getting?

 

[Mr. Ected]

Bought a reconditioned Air (Early 2014, 4G memory, 128G storage) last spring for $750. Love it, and as a previous owner, I don't have to sell you on them. Look at reconditioned machines, you are still eligible for AppleCare.

 

[KiddLattimer]

Just spilled a glass of water on my laptop. Think she's a goner. 

Was a MacBook Air, couple years old. Was a good device for what I used it for.

If you are buying a new Apple laptop what are you getting?

Depending on how badly damaged it is I might look to get it fixed before buying a new one.

I have an early 2011 MBP and it's great for what I need... but I've had to do some maintenance to it to keep it working right.  When I look at the new ones they're terribly short on storage, RAM upgrades are overpriced and apparently it's all soldered to the board so you can't upgrade it yourself.  Not exactly something I want to pay $1500 for.

That said, BestBuy has Macbooks on sale ending tonight... the pro's seem like a good deal.  http://www.bestbuy.com/site/global-promotions/special-sale/pcmcat185700050011.c?id=pcmcat185700050011

 

[Mario Kart]

http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#Mac

Not sure when the next Apple show is but it is soon. If you can wait, wait for the updates.

 

[The General]

http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#Mac

Not sure when the next Apple show is but it is soon. If you can wait, wait for the updates.

Really need one as I only have a work machine and my phone. The Air definitely looks like it's due for an update though, thanks for that site.

 

[Prince Myshkin]

Maybe consider a Chromebook as a holdover until the new releases?

 

[The General]

Bought a reconditioned Air (Early 2014, 4G memory, 128G storage) last spring for $750. Love it, and as a previous owner, I don't have to sell you on them. Look at reconditioned machines, you are still eligible for AppleCare.

Yup. I know they are fleecing me but I used that thing everyday, visited all kinds of sites, updated it from time to time but didn't really pay attention, traveled all the time with it, and it still ran perfectly and had decent battery life. Probably leaning towards getting another one.

Will let it dry out until the weekend but it shut off immediately and it was a full glass of water so doubt it's coming back.

Will definitely look into a refurb.

 

[DallasDMac]

I prefer Red Delicious. But the occasional Gala is nice.

 

[the moops]

I prefer Red Delicious.

There is nothing delicious about this hideous creature of an apple

 

[culdeus]

Really need one as I only have a work machine and my phone. The Air definitely looks like it's due for an update though, thanks for that site.

Didn't they say the air was done getting major refresh?

 

[Fat Nick]

There is nothing delicious about this hideous creature of an apple

Mushy and bland.  Bleh.  Honey Crisp or Gala all the way...maybe a Fuji...

 

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Mushy and bland.  Bleh.  Honey Crisp or Gala all the way...maybe a Fuji...

Agreed Red Delicious are garbage. 

Fuji is my daily go-to.

 

[eoMMan]

Mushy and bland.  Bleh.  Honey Crisp or Gala all the way...maybe a Fuji...

Honey crisp are the hipsters of the Apple world.

Personally, I've liked them long before they caught on with the masses.

 

[One]

Macbooks and Airs have already received their refresh.   If you're interested in a Macbook Pro, wait until the June WWDC for a refresh. 

 

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Macbook and Airs have already received their refresh.   If you're interested in a Macbook Pro, wait until the June WWDC for a refresh. 

Macbook Air have been 414 days since a refresh.... 

 

[One]

Macbook Air have been 414 days since a refresh.... 

Ah, thought they saw a spec update with the MacBooks.  Maybe they see some love at WWDC as well (or get phased out).

 

[The General]

Maybe consider a Chromebook as a holdover until the new releases?

The thought did cross my mind. I may go check some of those out. 

 

[KiddLattimer]

The thought did cross my mind. I may go check some of those out. 

I thought about this as well until I found out MLB.tv was having issues with Chromebooks... kind of a deal breaker for me

 

[Mr. Ected]

Maybe consider a Chromebook as a holdover until the new releases?

The thought did cross my mind. I may go check some of those out. 

Stupid thought related to switching platforms is that you would need to factor costs of software into your purchase.

 

[DMXATF23]

In the market myself, looking at the MacBook Pro.

 

[Fred Flintstone]

Can you get a Macbook with a Firewire anymore?

 

[Mister CIA]

I like the Pink Ladies.