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THAT'S exactly what moved me to get one. It's what the son uses every day at school, so why not have one at home too? Along with the Droid tablet, the iPad, the laptop, the desktop, (formerly) the MacBook Pro..... LOL, technology isn't something he's without (or afraid of). Like!
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04-16-2014, 11:55 AM | #18 |
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So let's hear your opinions....
My parents need to get a new laptop. Their current laptop is 5 years old and running XP. Would a Chromebook be better? My Dad has straight up killed some of his past computers because of malware and shit like that. They're in their 60s and really only need to edit documents, check e-mail, browse the web and possibly skype later on. My Mom says that she'll need to use Publisher....but I'm not to sure about that one. Would a Chromebook be a better purchase? |
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Hell, if nothing else, if you have a kid, I'd order one and let them try it. If not, order the laptop and tell you kid they have a new toy... But again, I'm liking mine... |
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The high budget option is a Mac. She can print pictures and make cards to her heart's content with iPhoto and the stuff that comes with the Mac out of the box. Dad can't muck it up with malware either. I know folks from an older generation that really liked the ability to go take classes and stuff at the Apple Store. Low budget option is a Windows 7 machine, but factor in all the software when you compare prices. Guess it depends on how much you value the time spent having to be their help desk. |
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I've used both, but I find that I end up being tech support regardless. And as long as I wear three layers of clothing, the MacBook Pro wouldn't burn my legs then just inexplicably and suddenly die without as much as the courtesy of the BSOD! And the fine folks at the Apple store, when they weren't teaching the hags from JKV how to use the one-button mouse, would look at it - for a price! I find that if you don't want to be tech support, tell them you're not tech support! But I loved that Mac, I loved that Mac, I loved that Mac........... |
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Got a monitor? What about a mini?
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To each their own, I suppose. To replace the office apps, iPhoto and iMovie you're looking at adding $250 for Lightroom and Premier Elements plus between $70 and $100 per year for office.
Add that to the fact that my seven year old iMac is still going strong while our mutual friend has a five year old machine that can't be upgraded. |
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No need to get pissy there bro. You're the one that said they needed to edit documents and use publisher.
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She'd LIKE the ability to use Publisher later on. Doesn't have to be now... |
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