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How often do you change your Mac?

Elessar · 2016-08-21 12:38:32

Despite getting crucified by some of my friends for having a mac (literally one guy get's visibly angry if I so much as bring out my laptop), I still love their machines and OSX. I've been using Mac laptops since about 2005 as my main machine, and I change roughly every 4 years. Currently on a fully specced out 15" MBP…

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#32 07-09-2016 09:36AM

miralize

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cnocbui wrote: »

Have you had any issues with the insulation on the mag-safe power cable breaking and coming off?

Nope I leave some slack around that area. Its a bit twisted but its not fraying yet

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#33 16-09-2016 09:25AM

maximum12

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The house computer is a standard spec 2011 Macbook Air. It's fine for the every day use it gets, i.e. web browsing and Skype. Had to replace the mag safe cable and the battery is showing its age. I will probably keep it until it dies but frustrating that the batteries are not replaceable.

Work computer is 2014 mac book pro. Will probably replace in 2-3 years. Only issue with this is I use excel a lot and it can be unstable. Probably should use a PC.

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