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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Notebook Hardware
ipad or used macbook?
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<blockquote data-quote="allen12" data-source="post: 1275810" data-attributes="member: 167448"><p>This question is hard to answer without getting more information from you. I wouldn't imagine someone going into 9th grade will need a Mac with the latest specs designed for heavy duty use, but we need more information on what you will be using the Mac for.</p><p></p><p>You also mentioned that the 2007 MB is "running very well". How do you know this before the actual purchase? A MB from 2007 won't last last much longer; 1-2 years is the most you can expect from it, and that's assuming that it has 4GB RAM. Anytime 3 years or more is stretching it, in my opinion. By then, it won't be "running well", depending on your definition of "well".</p><p></p><p>The new iPad, on the other hand, will last a while before it should be trashed/sold, but it's up to you to decide: iPad or used MB? Ar you going to edit movies, play moderate-high-end games (though if these are your intentions I would get a MB from at least 2009)? Or are you just going to word process and surf the internet?</p><p></p><p>And you made 5 threads all around the same topic, in 1-2 days. Is that necessary? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="allen12, post: 1275810, member: 167448"] This question is hard to answer without getting more information from you. I wouldn't imagine someone going into 9th grade will need a Mac with the latest specs designed for heavy duty use, but we need more information on what you will be using the Mac for. You also mentioned that the 2007 MB is "running very well". How do you know this before the actual purchase? A MB from 2007 won't last last much longer; 1-2 years is the most you can expect from it, and that's assuming that it has 4GB RAM. Anytime 3 years or more is stretching it, in my opinion. By then, it won't be "running well", depending on your definition of "well". The new iPad, on the other hand, will last a while before it should be trashed/sold, but it's up to you to decide: iPad or used MB? Ar you going to edit movies, play moderate-high-end games (though if these are your intentions I would get a MB from at least 2009)? Or are you just going to word process and surf the internet? And you made 5 threads all around the same topic, in 1-2 days. Is that necessary? :) [/QUOTE]
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