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1. IS APPLECARE WORTH IT FOR MACBOOK PRO 2016 UPGRADE
2. IS APPLECARE WORTH IT FOR MACBOOK PRO 2016 WINDOWS 10
3. IS APPLECARE WORTH IT FOR MACBOOK PRO 2016 MAC

IS APPLECARE WORTH IT FOR MACBOOK PRO 2016 WINDOWS 10

Microsoft OneDrive access is built in, but you can use Apple’s iCloud, if you already have that.įor a little more money, you could get a Windows 10 detachable or two-in-one with a touch-sensitive screen. Although they are short of storage space, you can add a 32GB or 64GB SD card, and you can save files to a cloud drive. They are much less powerful than your MacBook Air, but they can still run Microsoft Office – which you should be able to get free, as a student – and handle web browsing and email. These 2GB laptops are the modern equivalent of netbooks, designed for casual use. There’s also an HP Stream 13 with a 13.3in screen. Alternatives include the Asus EeeBook X205TA, which I’ve seen as low as $140, and the HP Stream 11, which you can get for around $179 from Wal-Mart etc. An example is the Lenovo IdeaPad 100S with an 11.6in screen, available from for $149.65. Very cheap Windows laptops tend to have Intel Atom Z3735F or similar Pentium/Celeron processors, 2GB of memory, and 32GB eMMC flash drives (roughly the equivalent of an SD card, not an SSD). The second would be to buy a more powerful Windows laptop to use for several years.

IS APPLECARE WORTH IT FOR MACBOOK PRO 2016 MAC

In this case, your long-term aim would be to buy another Mac when new models appear and/or your finances improve. The first would be to buy a very cheap Windows laptop to tide you over. Even if, one day, you came to prefer Windows 10, you would still have had to learn new ways do lots of things. The 13in MacBook Pro’s reparability means it could outlast today’s soldered down, sealed-box designs.Īs you have only used a Mac, I’d urge you to stick with Mac if possible: people generally like what they know. Of course, if you can’t do those things yourself, a repair shop will do the job, and you won’t be wholly dependent on Apple. You can swap the DVD drive for an SSD (solid-state disk), and replace the battery and the logic board if they fail.

IS APPLECARE WORTH IT FOR MACBOOK PRO 2016 UPGRADE

With a 13in MacBook Pro, you can upgrade the memory for very little cost. It’s the only surviving MacBook where you can easily replace the memory, the battery and the hard drive, and I think it’s the only one that still has a proper Ethernet port, Firewire, and a built-in DVD drive. And while the cheapest non-Retina 13in MacBook Pro can justifiably be dismissed for being overpriced and out of date, it does have some advantages. If you don’t need the portability, then I’d generally recommend a MacBook Pro instead. The MacBook Air is aimed at people who need portability, and its performance is compromised. After that, you may be able to pick up an older MacBook for less. The shortage of new models seems to have depressed Mac sales in the USA, but you can expect an upsurge when Apple rolls out some new ones, or just refreshes the old ones. Except for the overpriced ($1,299) MacBook, the MacRumors Buyer’s Guide rates them all “Don’t Buy”. The 11in MacBook Air still has a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, with Mac fans waiting for Apple Retina screens. The 13in MacBook Pro, mentioned above, hasn’t been redesigned since 2012, and the Mac mini design dates from 2010.

However, this not a particularly good time to buy a Mac, because the current line-up is rather old and, despite last year’s refreshes, needs updating. For this price, you could buy five low-end Windows laptops and not worry about them breaking. Expanding the memory to the recommended 8GB adds $100, while three years of Apple Care support would add another $249, bringing the total to $1,248. While you can afford $899 for an 11in MacBook Air, that’s the minimum price. These tend to be expensive – Macs hold their value well – but you may get some of that back if you eBay your broken MacBook Air for “spares or repair”.

Next, look at refurbished and second-hand models. First, check with your university or college to see if you qualify for any educational discounts on Apple products.