https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:10:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-240188 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 18:59:50 +0000 ladyfingers 240188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a PC, always have. Except for the one Mac I had in 2005 that crapped out twice -- once before the warranty ran out, and once after. The whole motherboard basically blew out. It may have been a solitary experience since plenty of people apparently love Macs, and I actually considered a Macbook when it was time to get a new computer. But in the end, I could not justify the cost. It's not worth it to me, it's really not all that much better in my experience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-239622 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 20:23:35 +0000 Boogs 239622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are a Mac family. The genius bar has been invaluable and we've been pretty happy with the customer support. We had something break out of warranty, but because they could tell it had been an ongoing issue since we went in so many times, they replaced our hard drive for free. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-239340 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:05:10 +0000 Mrs. Pen 239340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: yep - I alternate. Sometimes I listen in the car on a CD, sometimes my iPod. I much prefer buying CD's than downloading albums online because I'm always paranoid about losing my music. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-239336 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:03:05 +0000 looch 239336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: haha, do you listen in the car? That's what my husband does, so he burns on his external drive. I think he got it in the bundle when he bought the Air. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-239334 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:01:31 +0000 Mrs. Pen 239334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: not just for backing up - I use a USB and external harddrive to back things up. However I use a cd drive a lot for burning CD's (yes, I'm still stuck in the CD era! lol), my SIL gives me CD's of pics from family events... etc </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-239326 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 13:58:17 +0000 looch 239326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: I thought that would be an issue for me, BUT since I now use Google Docs to save my documents and we back our stuff up to the cloud, it's not an issue.</p> <p>eta: and we have an external hard drive, not a huge one, that I can hook into if needed. Also, most programs are able to be downloaded from the internet, no need for the disks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-239174 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 11:09:39 +0000 Mrs. Pen 239174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: @looch: the ONE issue I have with purchasing an iPad as my computer would be that it has no disk drive.<br /> @photojane: DH was looking at them... I should too.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-239137 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 10:07:51 +0000 photojane 239137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>have you looked at the refurbished macs on their website? hubs and i have both purchased refurb'd macs in the past, and were very, very pleased. they're used, but barely, and all of the parts are completely restored/fixed/refreshed/replaced before it ever gets put for sale on the website. plus, they're warrantied. we couldn't tell the difference between our refurbs and a new mac. </p> <p>for example, because this is a refurb, it's in your current budget: <a href="http://store.apple.com/us/product/FD313LL/A" rel="nofollow">http://store.apple.com/us/product/FD313LL/A</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-239110 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 09:41:08 +0000 looch 239110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're a Mac family, we have a desktop, 2 laptops, an iPad and I have an iPhone (DH uses androids).</p> <p>I like the IDEA of the iPad, but I don't use it too much, because I don't like typing on it. If you're going to need a separate keyboard and you really just use it lightly, I'd get a MacBook Air. We have one and I take it with me all the time. If I had to choose my perfect set up, it would be MBAir and an iPhone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-239054 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 08:50:07 +0000 photomommy 239054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mac all the way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-239052 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 08:44:00 +0000 regberadaisy 239052@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: my co-worker uses her iPad as a FT computer and for work and it works great for her. She just purchase a mini keypad :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-239047 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 08:39:06 +0000 Mrs. Pen 239047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: I've thought about that... I'm not sure how much I'd like it as a FT computer... but it's an idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-239045 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 08:37:23 +0000 regberadaisy 239045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: what about just getting a iPad then? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-239043 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 08:35:36 +0000 sorrycharlie 239043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: I bought my mac a few months before they did a BOGO/ipod deal...SO ENRAGED! hahah. they wouldn't honor it. I got $100 off with a student discount though so I guess it wasn't *horrible*. </p> <p>if anyone you know is a student, you can get 10% off online (roughly). </p> <p>I know some people that love windows! my experience is awful..I got an expensive, brand new dell for graduation (HS) and within 2 months it blue screened. we were able to recover it but scary. I ended up using it for 2 years and giving it to my brother because the battery (2nd battery) wouldn't hold a charge anymore. I bought an $800 ish HP-laptop that worked, but got slow really quick and just generally caused me issues. That also crapped out - able to recover my stuff, but scary! </p> <p>I bit the bullet and ordered a MacBookPro before I started grad school (2 years ago) and LOVE IT. I never, ever, ever, ever will go back. I cannot say enough about it! 2 years later (and many, many, many uses of battery-only all day during class) it still has a great battery life. I used it all day yesterday on battery (on and off) with the screen brightness pretty high and it didn't die :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-239041 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 08:29:36 +0000 Mrs. Pen 239041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Mostly just home; pictures, internet, some school, music etc... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-239024 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 07:38:11 +0000 autumnlove 239024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. bird: oh no! I hope so too! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-239021 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 07:32:14 +0000 mrs. bird 239021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: hopefully you have better luck with acer! DH is cheap, and went through 2 of them in 2 years. One fried itself, not even sure how. And the other got knocked off the bed &amp; never worked again :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-239017 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 07:26:55 +0000 autumnlove 239017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a MacBook Pro that I bought in 2009 and a brand new Acer laptop for work. Love the MacBook but the much cheaper Acer is awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-238980 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 01:45:24 +0000 looch 238980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What do you use your computer for? Would a tablet be a possibility? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-238964 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 01:03:29 +0000 Mrs. Pen 238964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TurtleDoves: I was waiting until school season hoping apple would have one of those cool back to school promos like buy a Mac, get an iPod. But it's only a $100 gift card.<br /> Hmmm not sure if my pc will make it to November but we'll see!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-238961 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 01:00:44 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 238961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: haha, I knows it's like once you're hitting $850.00.....1,200 doesn't seem too far out. Good luck &amp; have fun shopping:) maybe wait until laborday or thanksgiving sales and see if you can get a deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-238949 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:37:11 +0000 Mrs. Pen 238949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: I actually have over 1k, more like $1200 but I can save a couple more hundred in the coming months too. Very interesting perspective!!</p> <p>@Mrs. Sunglasses: @TurtleDoves: Yeah it really is only a few hundred dollar difference. I think that once you're spending x amount of money, a couple hundred doesn't make too much more of a difference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-238941 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:22:37 +0000 sunny 238941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Your money will go a lot further with a PC purchase. As much as I love my Mac (I own both a Mac and a PC), there is a huge price premium with Mac. A lot of your money is going towards the "brand name", rather than components that make up a computer. </p> <p>With $1000, there is only 1 Mac that fits in your budget which is the 11" MacBook Air. You have a lot more choices with PC, both in laptop and desktop form factors.</p> <p>Macs have just as many problems with viruses, etc. as PCs. You just need to be vigilant about scanning your drive and avoiding sketchy websites and downloads. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-238939 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:01:46 +0000 aMohror 238939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had my MacBook for almost 5 years now and I have not had a single problem with it. I know it's more expensive but I feel like the extra money it totally worth it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-238930 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 23:15:35 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 238930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my SonyVAIO but I've only had it for 2 years. I can't see it being around in another 3 years, I have to admit. Also, between my iphone and my desktop in the office: I don't use it everyday.</p> <p>My husband has the mac book (going on 3 years and uses it 24/7) and loves it. First of all: their warranty covers WAY more things. If anything happens to that thing, he'll get it fixed for free.<br /> I am not an apple kid of girl usually but when this dies on me, i'll invest in a mac too. I think in the long run its financially sound. Although honestly, my VAIO can do pretty much eeevvvverything his mac does.</p> <p>The way I see it, it's only +200 and that's nothing in the long run. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-238894 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:40:28 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 238894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think even if a PC is cheaper, in the long run with all the anti-virus, the issues you come across because of upgrades etc, it might end up costing you more. </p> <p>But then again, I'm a MAC fan. So I'm partial to the brand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-238886 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:27:21 +0000 Mrs. Pen 238886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. bird: I've always been between! I like both and have used both extensively. I have been leaning toward a mac because of the longevity of it. I am sick of having PC problems! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-238883 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:24:24 +0000 mrs. bird 238883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a MacBook pro &amp; looooove it. My friends with PCs seem to need to replace their computers all the time, where I have had my apple products for a long time without major issue. I'm a Mac girl though:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-computer-should-i-get#post-238880 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:20:39 +0000 Mrs. Pen 238880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been saving pennies for a new laptop because mine seems to be on the verge of a spontaneous combustion. I saved up a little over $1,000. So I have the option of getting a macbook if I wish, or I can get a [cheaper] PC. My main criterion is that it needs to have a lifespan of longer than 5 years (mine is 4 years old and has problems from just a few months after I bought it).</p> <p>What kind of computer do you have? How long have you had it? What do you like/hate about it? </p>