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MacBook /iMac recommendation

Shn99 · 2018-12-03 01:19:01

Hi all. I’m looking to switch to a MacBook or an iMac, have had a few issues with windows computers in the past. Can anyone reccomend me a cheap Mac? Preferably one that still gets updates ect. I’d buy second hand or refurbished too so please do reccomend some older models..thanks.

03-12-2018 02:19AM

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Hi all. I’m looking to switch to a MacBook or an iMac, have had a few issues with windows computers in the past. Can anyone reccomend me a cheap Mac? Preferably one that still gets updates ect. I’d buy second hand or refurbished too so please do reccomend some older models..thanks.

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#2 03-12-2018 11:04AM

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There's no such thing as cheap Macs I'm afraid. But check out the Apple refurb store. Stock updates daily, so keep checking it. It's a good option if you can afford it as you get a 1 year warranty.

https://www.apple.com/ie/shop/refurbished/mac

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#3 10-12-2018 12:08AM

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If you're willing to buy off eBay, the best budget MacBook Pro going is the mid 2012 Core i5 model. Still supported on the latest MacOS Mojave and a solid, upgradable machine.

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