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    • GilesG
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      I hated Apple.  Kiya convinced me to try.  I got my Air 2 years ago, never had a single issue with it, it is so light I don't even know I am carrying it, it runs just as fast as day 1 and lastsfor about 4 hours per charge.  Oh and it's "instant on".  It has changed my life…

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      • Mild7M
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        I bought a refurb (from apple) MacBook Pro 13" 4 years ago.  I still use it 9 hours a day every day of the week.

        All I have done to it is install an SSD, which made it feel like a new computer again and then some.

        I rebuild/fresh install a PC laptop every mont or two for mates who won't shell out for an Apple.  And I tell them all what to buy next!

        My 1st Apple, and I'm a convert.

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        • GilesG
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          And they do not know what Viruses are…..

          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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          • Mild7M
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            Oh yeah that too.. And malware, etc etc.

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            • ChrisC
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              It's just that we have an iPod that we never use, an iPhone that my wife finds frustrating and an iPad that is, at best, quirky.  I dislike the idea of spending 2-3 times as much for a laptop that is likely to continue the pattern of less than "magical" operation.

              My irritation with Apple as a corporation is unimportant; after all, Microsoft is just as vicious and Google betrayed its " Don't be evil" motto years ago, yet I still use their products.

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              • Megatron1505M
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                It's not Apples fault that you're stupid Chris  🙂

                Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                • ChrisC
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                  Fair enough.  But I need to accept my failings and buy at my level.

                  Like those guys who are too dumb for Shakespeare, so they read comic books.
                  😉

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                  • Megatron1505M
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                    Taste has nothing to do with stupidity Chris, you of all people should know that  😉

                    Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                    • Finn666F
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                      @Chris:

                      Fair enough.  But I need to accept my failings and buy at my level.

                      Like those guys who are too dumb for Shakespeare, so they read comic books.
                      😉

                      oh snap 😉 😉 😉

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                      • ChrisC
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                        @Megatron1505:

                        Taste has nothing to do with stupidity Chris, you of all people should know that  😉

                        Well I don't recall ever being accused of having good taste, so there you go- dumb and tasteless.  It's a hell of a way to go through life…

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                        • SeulS
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                          Dumb, tasteless, and Texan… It never rains but pours...

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                          • DougNgD
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                            My last Windows desktop computer got so riddled with malware, spyware and viruses that it literally burned up the CPU trying to keep up with them. I had that sucker tricked out as far as I could, and the computer was nearly six years old, so I couldn't complain too much

                            I bought my Macbook because I had less than stellar experiences with Windows based laptops. They were slow and difficult to upgrade, which is a must for me on Windows

                            So far, no major fails on my Macbook, I actually find it easier to upgrade the HD on my Macbook than it was on my Windows based laptop, the computer still flies at top speed almost three years later. I did upgrade the RAM myself but it was totally unnecessary. I'm running a 500GB hybrid drive at the moment and will probably switch to an SSD soon. My battery is getting long in the tooth as well, going to have to install a new one (only $100). All this being said, I don't think the new Macbooks are designed to be opened up

                            While I spent a lot more money on my laptop, if you calculate how much I make per hour and multiply by the number of hours I didn't have to wait for system restarts, running spyware, anti virus, defragging, upgrading components, and just random Windows frustration, I'm practically making money. Time is money pal

                            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                            • emceeQE
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                              @DougNg:

                              All this being said, I don't think the new Macbooks are designed to be opened up

                              Just to comment on this, the macbook pro's still have replaceable ram and hard drives, however the ram on the airs is soldered down.  You can replace hard drives on the air, but it will void the warranty as apple does not consider it a consumer serviceable part.

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                              • DougNgD
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                                Thanks for the info, I'm thinking of getting a new MacBook in the next year. Not because I have to, because I'm a nerd

                                I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                • Megatron1505M
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                                  Totally not aimed at Chris or anyone else, but I find the "I hate Apple" brigade to be even more annoying than the "I love Apple" brigade. They make consumer electronics, buy them or not, just stop sexualising the company either positively or negatively.

                                  Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                  • SeulS
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                                    I'm allergic to apples. True story. Also: my first PC lasted for 10 years. My "new" one is two years old and I'm gonna try and break the record with it…

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                                    • ChrisC
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                                      @Seul:

                                      I'm allergic to apples. True story.

                                      Sorry to hear that.  Apples are wonderful.  I especially love Honeycrisp apples.  They're delicious.  Pink Lady and Jazz apples are pretty awesome, too.

                                      And my technological curse had extended to another day-

                                      Sure it's just a cheap point & shoot camera, but it takes good pictures and it's easy to use.  Spiderwebbing the display sucks.

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                                      • Finn666F
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                                        ^have the same on my iphone…not that dramatic 😉

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                                        • SeulS
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                                          I thought your flooring was cracked… Feckin eejit strikes again...  😠

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                                          • Megatron1505M
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                                            I did too  😠

                                            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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