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    Default How often do you change your laptop?

    I've had my MacBook Pro for almost 4 years and I think it's time to get a new one... I have to get it repaired every 2 months since November and the battery only lasts 3 hours before I need to charge it even when I'm only taking notes on Word during lectures -_-'. I must admit I am a little disappointed, I was expecting my Apple laptop to last longer than this. I am not too happy having to spend close to $2000 for a new one.

    How long did your previous laptop last, what model were you using and what do you currently have?

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    well my wife and I will run our laptops and pc into the absolute ground. though thats a major major reason we'll never get mac anything purely so we can upgrade/repair parts as needed and extend that life out
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    Default Re: How often do you change your laptop?

    Mine last about 3 years. my sisters ipad broke after a year.

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    Quote Originally Posted by xStacey View Post
    I've had my MacBook Pro for almost 4 years and I think it's time to get a new one... I have to get it repaired every 2 months since November and the battery only lasts 3 hours before I need to charge it even when I'm only taking notes on Word during lectures -_-'. I must admit I am a little disappointed, I was expecting my Apple laptop to last longer than this. I am not too happy having to spend close to $2000 for a new one.

    How long did your previous laptop last, what model were you using and what do you currently have?
    I've have apple products for years. They last me a while and I used to get new ones every two years but this current one I've had about 4 years too.

    Batteries are not meant to last forever. They can only be recharged so many times before they become ineffective and need to be replaced.

    If you only need something for note taking why not use your iPad if you have one?

    Also consider buying refurbished. They're cheaper and still come with warranty.
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    Default Re: How often do you change your laptop?

    ^ honestly 4 years is good for anything now a days in this throw away society.

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    Mine typically last 3-4 years
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    Quote Originally Posted by miss.a.p1600 View Post
    I've have apple products for years. They last me a while and I used to get new ones every two years but this current one I've had about 4 years too.

    Batteries are not meant to last forever. They can only be recharged so many times before they become ineffective and need to be replaced.

    If you only need something for note taking why not use your iPad if you have one?

    Also consider buying refurbished. They're cheaper and still come with warranty.
    I have an iPad too but I don't like using it at school to take notes or do my assignments and it's way too heavy to carry both devices along with books, snacks...! I don't have a desktop so I use my laptop for everything... The reason I mention my laptop lasting only 3 hours is it would make sense if I were watching videos or doing heavy duty tasks but taking notes only... I would expect my laptop to last 5-6 hours. I am constantly charging my laptop lol, if I am at the library or at home my charger is plugged all day.

    The ipad's battery is amazing though, even when I am on Netflix all day, I never run out of battery and it doesn't need to be charged for at least 2 days!

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    Quote Originally Posted by michele11 View Post
    ^ honestly 4 years is good for anything now a days in this throw away society.
    Hmmm I don't feel so bad anymore then having to replace my laptop... I wanted to keep the same one for 8-10 years like some people do I still see some students with their old generation white macbook lol. Ugh I have to find the money this summer to buy a new one, I'd rather not have an unexpected hard drive failure at the worse moment.

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    Default Re: How often do you change your laptop?

    Replace the battery. I get a new Windows laptop every three years, desktops every four years.

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    About every 4 years, usually because something starts to break or come apart. I will never spend more than $500 or so for a Windows laptop, so I don't bother with paying for repairs. When the laptop becomes unusable, then on to the next one. A basic laptop is perfectly fine for everyday work, even with data crunching involved. There is just no reason to spend a bundle on a laptop anymore, unless perhaps you are a cam girl or otherwise need some very special components.
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    For 'heavy duty' usage such as camming, a new laptop every 3 years is the typical best compromise between avoiding 'reliability' problems and keeping up with more demanding expected technical performance standards. This of course assumes that the 'power' of the laptop being purchased is in the upper 30% or so of total market offerings. For camgirls, buying a new laptop with performance in the lower 70% of total market offerings may solve 'reliability' problems, but it puts them at risk of not being able to 'keep up' with increasing webcam host technical performance expectations which will exist 2-3 years down the road.

    Unlike most 'business' and personal users, if the performance of a camgirl's laptop isn't able to 'keep up' with expected HD video resolution and frame rates, isn't able to 'stay ahead' of encoder software, etc. this can and will translate into decreased earnings. Thus a camgirl attempting to save $500 by buying a less powerful new laptop could easily translate into $5,000 worth of lost camming earnings potential three years down the road ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by rickdugan View Post
    About every 4 years, usually because something starts to break or come apart. I will never spend more than $500 or so for a Windows laptop, so I don't bother with paying for repairs. When the laptop becomes unusable, then on to the next one. A basic laptop is perfectly fine for everyday work, even with data crunching involved. There is just no reason to spend a bundle on a laptop anymore, unless perhaps you are a cam girl or otherwise need some very special components.
    I don't use Macs, I know they are great, I just can't get use to them. I bought a near high-end gaming laptop (desktop replacement) about a year ago and I love it. Paid $1200 and it can handle just about anything. I like to keep up with the latest game requirements so I expect to buy a new one in about 2 years.

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    Default Re: How often do you change your laptop?

    Quote Originally Posted by rickdugan View Post
    About every 4 years, usually because something starts to break or come apart. I will never spend more than $500 or so for a Windows laptop, so I don't bother with paying for repairs. When the laptop becomes unusable, then on to the next one. A basic laptop is perfectly fine for everyday work, even with data crunching involved. There is just no reason to spend a bundle on a laptop anymore, unless perhaps you are a cam girl or otherwise need some very special components.
    Honestly, I'm fine with a chrome book. That might not work for her for school. They are 300 and I like it better than a computer. 7 hour battery life and I just use it to surf the net and for email. But they're are cheap computers out there and you are right they're just fine though the 3-400 ones tend to be huge and i like small ones.

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    Quote Originally Posted by xStacey View Post
    Hmmm I don't feel so bad anymore then having to replace my laptop... I wanted to keep the same one for 8-10 years like some people do I still see some students with their old generation white macbook lol. Ugh I have to find the money this summer to buy a new one, I'd rather not have an unexpected hard drive failure at the worse moment.
    Yeah it's sad. remember when washer and dryers lasted 30 years now your lucky to get 7. I have an old desk top I bought in 99 that still works. Lol.

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    1 year

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    You can replace as much on a Macbook as you can on a PC laptop. It is a strange urban legend that Macs can't be upgraded and the parts can't be replaced. Parts are more expensive, but they are a higher rating and that is a whole other discussion.

    Check ifixit.com, they very likely have a guide on changing the battery and info on getting the right one.

    3-5 years is pretty good. 5+ would be nice, but also may start having touble with minimum requirements for OS/software upgrades.

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    I've had my toshiba laptop for almost 5 years. It's missing a letter on the keyboard (still usable if i tap it) but just last week the right hinge is acting weird, like it's loose. I'm a cheap bitch so I'm going to keep it until it doesn't work anymore. The batter hasn't held a charge in almost 2 years. I just keep it plugged in. I even travel with extension cords. lol

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    I haven't bought a laptop in a very long time. I use my tablet when out and about (I've got an andriod tablet) and my desktop computer at home. I guess if I was traveling a lot, I'd want a laptop, but since I'm home every evening, this system is working just fine.

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    My old macbook lasted like just under 5 years. My sister still uses hers and its now like 7 years old.
    I keep them until they break.

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    Apple rep says they are out of date in 5 years; that is the Os can't be updated after about 5 years. This G4 Powerbook (~2003) cannot no longer be updated for OS, browsers, Adobe apps etc. But it has never needed repairing, but I did max out the hdw. Still, it's no longer what I need.

    On the other hand my 2002 ThinkPad has several hardware features that no longer work---including sound out, a 1.1 usb port, the battery, a replacement HD, and a CD convertible drive; too much to repair; and some software cannot be upgraded either, and its limited to 1 GB RAM. It's soon heading out the door.

    Finally my tower windows machine has many replaceable components incl mother board; it will not be replaced, just repaired again and again (by me).

    Talk to a knowledgable sales person about what is reliable, and they will tell you to spend at least $500 for a new reliable windows machine of just a few brands. I hate unreliable hardware and software.
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    I still have my first camming computer, which still works. .It's an Asus, xp, netbook, 10 inch.
    I always made money on it, even using its built in cam, so I prob. will keep it, until it just dies.*shudders
    I invested in a Gateway, Hd, Quad core 15 inch screen, laptop a couple of years ago. I love it! It's a beast of a computer, and works great for the specs needed to cam on it.
    The only problem is that it overheats rather quickly. I bought a cooling fan which pretty much takes care of that.
    I just bought an Asus, 7 inch tablet about a month ago, (android), which I'm in love with also.
    My next laptop purchase, will prob be another asus, as I love them so much!
    I bought my Gateway on HSN.com. They had a payment plan option, with no interest, which was great for me, due to not having the money upfront to get it. It arrived 3 days after I purchased it, so that was of importance also, as I needed it quickly for camming.

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    I'm pretty much set on getting the 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina to replace my old 13-inch regular MBP. I'm a little disappointed to discover most Mac laptops no longer have a slot to insert DVDs lol. I'm gonna have to fork an extra $120 to get a SuperDrive if I want to play DVDs on a computer that's already gonna cost me $1800 , not to mention the inconvenience of having to carry it with me, ugh I'd so rather have it already built-in like the MBP I currently have but the new retina has some really nice features.

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    Quote Originally Posted by xStacey View Post
    I'm pretty much set on getting the 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina to replace my old 13-inch regular MBP. I'm a little disappointed to discover most Mac laptops no longer have a slot to insert DVDs lol. I'm gonna have to fork an extra $120 to get a SuperDrive if I want to play DVDs on a computer that's already gonna cost me $1800 , not to mention the inconvenience of having to carry it with me, ugh I'd so rather have it already built-in like the MBP I currently have but the new retina has some really nice features.
    $1800.00!!! for a 13-inch screen without a DVD player. I know Apple people love their Apple products, but that is REAL brand loyalty. Says the PC person who refuses learn Apple. Sorry, I don't mean to offend.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Glamourmilf View Post
    I still have my first camming computer, which still works. .It's an Asus, xp, netbook, 10 inch.
    My current laptop is an Asus and I love it.

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    ^^^I agree! Everything Asus is totally superior, isnt it?

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