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DownInFlames · 11-12-2017, 07:46 PM

Do you have an ssd in the current MacBook? They’re easy to upgrade and a clean install of the OS should make it zippy again. I have a 2011 MacBook Pro and it’s still great for doing the tasks you mentioned.

I’d also look at refurbished laptops from Apple. You can save money that way. Do you have a link to the new one you were looking at? I think the 2.3 ghz are i5 not i7.

You’ll find better value with a Windows laptop, and since you don’t use iPhones you won’t miss anything. I’d suggest a Surface or Dell XPS 13 for your budget.

11-12-2017, 07:46 PM	#3
DownInFlames Craig McTavish' Merkin Join Date: Oct 2008 Exp:	Do you have an ssd in the current MacBook? They’re easy to upgrade and a clean install of the OS should make it zippy again. I have a 2011 MacBook Pro and it’s still great for doing the tasks you mentioned. I’d also look at refurbished laptops from Apple. You can save money that way. Do you have a link to the new one you were looking at? I think the 2.3 ghz are i5 not i7. You’ll find better value with a Windows laptop, and since you don’t use iPhones you won’t miss anything. I’d suggest a Surface or Dell XPS 13 for your budget.