Noooooo!

ChristineF

ChristineF

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My macbook pro has been so good since I got it 4 years ago and it's now crying out for a new battery. I got a quote from Apple on a new battery and replacement and they want $470!! I almost might as well just exchange the one I have now add the $470 and get a brand new macbook. I would have to add on quite a few more $$$ to get one though, but I was looking at the new macbook air and find I do miss the portability of the air. While the Pro is powerful and all, it's heavy and not very good for travelling.
I also get a little $$ from work to buy whatever I want for work, but I'd still have to put in quite a bit myself either way.

So, if you had to choose and could find the money. Would you go with air or pro? It's my scrapping mac so I need it to function for PS CC.
 
I had to get a new battery last year for my 2013 MacbookPro... I feel your pain. My hubby tells me that I should have a desktop because I bring my laptop to it's knees. haha. I've always been in the camp of getting the best machine you can afford when you purchase... and I know I'd get another MacPro when I upgrade (which I should have already, but hubby needs an upgrade to the computer in his office... and now my son is using a computer more and more for schooling and he is using my husband's laptop - and he wants his laptop back.) haha.
 
MamaBee said:
I had to get a new battery last year for my 2013 MacbookPro... I feel your pain. My hubby tells me that I should have a desktop because I bring my laptop to it's knees. haha. I've always been in the camp of getting the best machine you can afford when you purchase... and I know I'd get another MacPro when I upgrade (which I should have already, but hubby needs an upgrade to the computer in his office... and now my son is using a computer more and more for schooling and he is using my husband's laptop - and he wants his laptop back.) haha.
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I got a good tip from the Apple technician I spoke too thoough. If you do upgrade and keep the old one, just take the battery out and use it as a desktop version with the cord plugged in for the kids. And you get a brand new one ;)
 
I would go with the pro because you get more memory and has a faster processor than the air.

I'm so sorry your computer has gone kaput. Good luck making this decision about what you need to do, moving forward. :wub:
 
I just checked the price of both----and I have sticker shock! :O

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I prefer pro than air somehow, because I like a powerful spec better than the light weight. :)
 
I feel your pain. I just got an I Pad Pro and am taking a class to learn how to use it, with the Procreate app, for some of my design work. I've been feeling tied to my desk top and would like a bit more freedom, plus the pencil is awesome. But the price. WOW! Only good thing is it will be tax deductible for me as a business expense.
 
I'm sorry your battery is dying!
The prices are insane. We have to buy one too for the one starting college. Cause tuition is not expensive enough!
I have a pro. My 2 sons who are computer science majors in college have MacBook pros and my son starting industrial design is getting a pro, too. He needs more than the programmers as far as speed and memory. And my husband......has a PC. :P
 
LynnZant said:
Do batteries in all brands of laptops only last a few years? You've got me lovin' my desktop.
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Yes, eventually, the battery strength will drop. Some may last longer than other brands, but, at the end, they'll stop functioning.
 
One thing that helps prolong battery life a lot is to keep your laptop unplugged unless it's being used or needs charging.
(Sorry-this was supposed to be a reply to Lynn's question, but Tapatalk didn't post it that way.)

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Definitely stinks! I would get quotes from sources other than Apple. Apple is always going to be the most expensive option when you're not under warranty. I bet you could get it done for less than $150 elsewhere.
 
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