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Apple products

Mom2Dogs — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:49:26 GMT

When you have to replace and Apple product (I would be replacing my Mac Book Air)...do you buy on line or go into an actual store?

The genius bar at the mall - well lets just say I don't think they are in the genius category and am not comfortable going there...they do sell product in the store.

I googled authorized resellers in my area and all locations are hours from me.

I am used to dealing with a shop that was locally owned but they closed up becasue Apple was squeazing them out. I bought all my electronics from them for years and they did repairs as well...they were great.

About 3 years ago I had to have a new battery installed in the MacBook and it is slowing down again. I am debating if I want to let it die and purchase a new Mac Book or replace with an Ipad. I use the Mac Book for work but I think an I pad would work as long as I can use a thumb drive so that I can down load attachments sent to me from customers.

any feedback is appreciated. thanks

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I am still oxox — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:54:40 GMT

I bought my Mac Book air in the store, but when I was working we bought a 21 inch Mac from Amazon, eet up was flawless as it is with most Apple products

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mspatmac — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:58:13 GMT

@Mom2Dogs , unless you need to have someone set it up for you I would be comfortable purchasing on line directly from Apple. I am planning on buying a new iPad on line from Apple and if I need help calling their help line.

If you use your laptop for work I would replace it.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:59:15 GMT

I've bought from The Apple Store online.

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Toot1920 — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 22:02:05 GMT

@Mom2Dogs, I have purchased iPads, iPhone, and a MacBook Air from Amazon, Best Buy, and Apple. I've not had a problem buying online and trading in an item to Best Buy and Apple. My Apple purchases and trade ins were all online. I've purchased online and in store from Best Buy. Best Buy will price match from Amazon, Walmart, and other stores. Best Buy will give you a gift card that you can use for your new purchase. I purchased two iPhones from Apple online and then trading in two iPhones. They sent the phones, then sent the return packages with postage attached, and after they received and verified the phones, my trade in value was credited to the account that I used for purchasing. You can find the trade in value on both Best Buy and Apple's website. Just scroll down and you should find "trade in". Hope this helps.

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Mz iMac — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 22:25:12 GMT

I've only purchased my Apple products directly from their online & offline store.

Online: I tell the sales rep exactly what I want, how I want it customized & where I want it delivered. Never an issue.

In store: If the product is not RAM user installable, I purchase RAM from a 3rd party to max it out. Then I take the product w/my receipt to the Apple Store (if purchased from online store, I have to RAM w/me) & have them install it which they do for FREE!

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MG Chris — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 22:32:04 GMT

We have bought directly from the Apple Store, Apple website, and Best Buy. My daughter recently purchased a new Apple Watch from Amazon and we have never had an issue.

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Mom2Dogs — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 22:38:07 GMT

Thanks, old habits die hard - I order very little online.

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Effie54 — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 22:41:07 GMT

I purchased online and like others on here, called Apple support if I needed help with start up. They're great to help with that.

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Tori3569 — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 23:43:34 GMT

I always order from Apple online. No issues ever

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Mom2Dogs — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:02:11 GMT

@Mz iMac ....I was not aware I could pick and choose what I wanted loaded on my electronics! There are a lot of things on my MacBook that I have never used.

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Mz iMac — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 01:03:55 GMT

@Mom2Dogs I gather you have never purchased from Apple's website? There is a "customized" section when ordering.

The pre-installed software cannot be omitted when you customize.

If you do not want the pre-installed software you can either delete or just ignore.

NOTE: Some pre-installed software are ingrained into the OS/iOS system & cannot be deleted.

If you purchase from Apple directly, ask the sales rep which pre-installed software can be deleted safely.

For extra $$$$ you can have Apple pre-install their software that is not already pre-installed.

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Etoile308 — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 01:07:46 GMT

I've purchased Apple products at one of their stores, from their website, and at Target. No problems at all.

Don't know if it's still true, but if purchased online you may have to sign for delivery.

Something to keep in mind, especially if you can wait a few weeks, I would hold off until Black Friday and see what deals they have.

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Mom2Dogs — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 01:41:44 GMT

@Mz iMac Thanks,

No I have never purchased on line, always at the local authorized reseller of Apple products, that recently closed their doors. They could not compete with the apple store at the mall.

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haddon9 — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 04:02:11 GMT

I have both a MacBook Air & Ipad that I purchased from Amazon. It was simple and easy. No problems at all.

I use my Ipad occasionally but I'm addicted to the MacBook Air. I use it everyday for hours and I'm on it now.

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Lilysmom1 — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:03:38 GMT

I usually buy my apple products from Costco. Never a problem.

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Lilysmom1 — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:11:59 GMT

@Mom2Dogs , I wanted to comment on the thumb drive mention. Can you not air drop what you need from one device to another? It is one of my favorite features on Apple products.

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Mom2Dogs — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:55:57 GMT

@Lilysmom1 I have never used Air drop...I am familiar with what it means but I think the desktop computer at the office is to old for that feature to work.

We are self employed and know that we are one piece of equipment away from closing our business if something breaks down, so updating the desk top at the office is out of the question.

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Mom2Dogs — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:00:44 GMT

@haddon9 If you don't mind... why do you prefer the Mac Book Air over your IPad? I was thinking that I would prefer the IPad, now I am not sure. Do you use a lot of the pre installed software?

I am on my second Mac Book and I do like it - just curious and want to make the right decision if I have to purchase new.

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Cats3000 — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:13:39 GMT

@Mom2DogsDo not live near an Apple Store. The closest ones are in a mall and am concerned about personal safety in malls. Live about 20 minutes from 2 Apple Retailers, but don't particularly like doing business with them. We may go in just to look at the products for our information, but we don't buy. Therefore we order our Apple products on-line. Have had excellent experiences so far.