topic Re: What Do You Think in Electronics

What Do You Think

Jordan2 — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 15:41:50 GMT

I started the thread my laptop bit the dust( no I having gotten anything yet, using my 3 tablets). So I was thinking about getting the new MacBook 13" Pro without the touchbar, or the Samsung Chromebook Pro. So stick with me here, I have an iPad Air that is now 4 years old. I could get the new iPad Pro 12.9 with the keyboard and the Chromebook for less money than the MacBook Pro. I must add I love my iPad Air and would love to trade up. I basically use a laptop for surfing the web, email, and social media. I know no one can tell me what I should do, but I would welcome anyone's opinion and advice.

Re: What Do You Think

Trix — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 15:50:28 GMT

@Jordan2, It seems to me that an upgraded Ipad would be ideal for your computer usage.

Re: What Do You Think

Mz iMac — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 16:05:54 GMT

"I must add I love my iPad Air and would love to trade up."

You answered your own question.

You can always play arouond w/a MBP at an Apple Store just to be sure you made the right decision.

I know.....decisions, decisions, decisions, eeny meeny might mo.

Re: What Do You Think

Jordan2 — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 16:28:35 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
"I must add I love my iPad Air and would love to trade up."

You answered your own question.

You can always play arouond w/a MBP at an Apple Store just to be sure you made the right decision.

I know.....decisions, decisions, decisions, eeny meeny might mo.

@Mz iMac, I can't stand myself I'm so indecisive! I'm terrible when it comes to big ticket items, you don't want to spend all that money and be unhappy. Okay, who am I kidding, I also have trouble ordering food in a restaurant!!!

Re: What Do You Think

Mz iMac — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 16:35:54 GMT

@Jordan2

Another suggestion.....

Apple has a 14 day return policy (from purchase date) on "computers & iPads" w/no questions asked!!!!!

To take advantage of the above, purchase an iPad along w/the MBP. Try them out for 13 days at your leasure at home. Whichever one you do not want, return for a full refund.

Re: What Do You Think

qbetzforreal — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 17:34:54 GMT

If you're not using the laptop for work (writing reports, handling large documents), then your tablets should meet your needs in surfing the internet, email and social media. Why do you think you need to replace the laptop?

Re: What Do You Think

Jordan2 — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 17:42:56 GMT

@qbetzforreal wrote:
If you're not using the laptop for work (writing reports, handling large documents), then your tablets should meet your needs in surfing the internet, email and social media. Why do you think you need to replace the laptop?

@qbetzforreal, I'm not happy with using just my tablets. Everyday I'm charging up one of them. I just really liked having a laptop.

Re: What Do You Think

glb613 — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 21:57:46 GMT

@Jordan2 wrote:
@qbetzforreal wrote:
If you're not using the laptop for work (writing reports, handling large documents), then your tablets should meet your needs in surfing the internet, email and social media. Why do you think you need to replace the laptop?
@qbetzforreal, I'm not happy with using just my tablets. Everyday I'm charging up one of them. I just really liked having a laptop.

I'm not happy using just a tablet or cell phone because I don't like the mobile versions of most websites. I don't think you'd go wrong with a small Macbook.

Re: What Do You Think

Jordan2 — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 00:01:07 GMT

I have a Best Buy near me (I hate going in there) but not an Apple store. If you were to buy a MacBook Pro or iPad Pro, would you rather buy it from Best Buy or Apple?

Re: What Do You Think

Elbelle — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 00:18:46 GMT

I would go with the MBP because I like having all the storage for photos and music. And your point about the websites versus the mobile apps is very valid. Actually, that would be the deciding factor for me. I've bought Apple products from both The Apple Store and Best Buy. The salespeople in my BB are excellent, and the atmosphere is a lot more relaxed than in the Apple Store, which is always noisy. The prices should be the same since they are set by Apple. The only thing to watch out for in BB is to make sure you are getting the latest version of the product you are considering. I do all my shopping research on the Apple website. It is very well laid out and easy to compare products. When I've decided exactly what I want I go to either BB or Apple and I know exactly what I'm getting.

Re: What Do You Think

glb613 — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 10:08:19 GMT

@Jordan2 wrote:
I have a Best Buy near me (I hate going in there) but not an Apple store. If you were to buy a MacBook Pro or iPad Pro, would you rather buy it from Best Buy or Apple?

Either is fine. Best Buy is an Authorized Reseller for Apple. If you want Apple Care, you can order it no matter where you purchase the computer. I ordered my iMac from Apple.com and bought my Macbook from the Apple store in Orlando. If either my Macbook or iPad dies, I'll replace it with a smaller Macbook.