https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 12:45:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-why-are-macbooks-reputed-to-last-a-long-time#post-319141 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:48:32 +0000 cvbee 319141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I also bought one from Dell that had to go straight back.</p> <p> Then I bought my first Mac. :) Now I'm on my 2nd: a MacBook Pro.....over 2 years in with this one and still feeling like new! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-why-are-macbooks-reputed-to-last-a-long-time#post-319059 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:19:46 +0000 mrbee 319059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Many PC laptops are kinda shoddy... I bought one from Dell that never even worked!</p> <p>Like a fool I didn't even open the box it came in til a month after it arrived, and by then the no hassle guarantee had expired ugh. They sent over 2-3 guys to fix it under warranty, but none of them knew what they were doing and I was never able to use the laptop at all.</p> <p>Laptops are a lot harder to make than desktops, because there's a lot less space in the laptop and overheating can be a real issue. A huge number of PC makers have stumbled with bad laptops... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-why-are-macbooks-reputed-to-last-a-long-time#post-319050 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:17:29 +0000 daniellemybelle 319050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think they necessarily last longer. They are high quality computers, but if you compare it to a high quality PC I'm sure they are comparable. It's just that a lot of people have crappy bargain basement laptops that are lucky to live 2 years.</p> <p>I agree with those who say Apple has great customer service, though. I have had great experiences with Apple for the past 10 years and am definitely brand loyal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-why-are-macbooks-reputed-to-last-a-long-time#post-319032 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:09:57 +0000 SAHM0811 319032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If the MacBook Air has an integrated battery, not sure it can equally compare to MacBooks that don't. I did have to replace my MacBook Pro battery once in the 5 years I've had it... If I recall correctly, I think it was only around $100 to replace.</p> <p>I never heard either that MacBooks are reputed to last longer than PC's... We have both in our house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-why-are-macbooks-reputed-to-last-a-long-time#post-319016 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:03:10 +0000 Mrsbells 319016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: yep They always fix mine for free, except one physical damage where I paid for the part and they paid for the repair </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-why-are-macbooks-reputed-to-last-a-long-time#post-319014 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:02:35 +0000 Mrsbells 319014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought my macbook in 2008 and honestly right now its falling apart, You would think it was over 10 years old. I has had to be repaired a few times ,has crashed multiple times including the very first day I got it and now a days macs can get viruses too. also the power cable had lots of problems and needed to be replaced constantly until they redesigned it. And it costs $80 for such a short power cable!. So I dont think its better or lasts longer than a Pc but I still prefer it and will buy another macbook (pro this time) soon.<br /> Their customer service is great though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-why-are-macbooks-reputed-to-last-a-long-time#post-319007 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:59:33 +0000 Arden 319007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also Apple is very good about giving free repairs with no fuss, just bring it in to the store, and they fix it, no questions asked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-why-are-macbooks-reputed-to-last-a-long-time#post-319005 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:57:46 +0000 mrsjyw 319005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always heard it was based on the software/virus issue not being as common in Macbooks as to their longevity! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-why-are-macbooks-reputed-to-last-a-long-time#post-318349 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:31:33 +0000 sunny 318349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A spin off question off MrsJYW's thread about MacBooks... She posted that MBs should last a "long time", but why would a MacBook last longer than a PC laptop? </p> <p>Is it because of build quality or software or something else? I'm curious because I used my previous laptop for 5 years before I decided to buy a new one and DH has used his current laptop going on 5 years. We both use our laptops daily.</p> <p>Are MacBooks reputed to last much longer than that? I have a MacBook Air and since the battery is integrated and once the battery dies, depending on the replacement cost, I might have to get a new machine. </p>