How soon is too soon when it comes to replacing a laptop

Started by Martinus, November 21, 2009, 05:53:20 AM

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Martinus

November 21, 2009, 05:53:20 AM
I have had my MacBook for 18 months now or so, and I'm thinking about getting a new one - I have the old type with the multi-part casing which begins to show age, and obviously new MacBooks are faster.

So is 18 months too soon?

Caliga

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November 21, 2009, 06:01:40 AM
WIll you be getting a real PC?  If so it's never too soon.  :)
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HisMajestyBOB

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November 21, 2009, 06:06:10 AM
If you got the extended warranty then you're covered for 3 years, so I wouldn't replace before then.
My Macbook Pro is 2.5 years old, and I see no reason to replace it anytime soon - it runs most modern games I play just fine.

But if you're filthy rich, go ahead and buy a new one. Just send me the old one, please.  :)
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Martinus

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November 21, 2009, 06:07:43 AM
I only had one year warranty. So they won't even replace the chip in the casing (the new MacBooks have a seamless casing made out of one piece of plastic so this won't be an issue).

Viking

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November 21, 2009, 06:09:35 AM
When it starts making wheezing noises then you swap it out.
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DisturbedPervert

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November 21, 2009, 06:11:20 AM
Isn't there a computer forum now? 

Martinus

#6
November 21, 2009, 06:16:35 AM
D'oh.  :blush:

DisturbedPervert

#7
November 21, 2009, 06:20:39 AM
My advice is to get a new PC so you can play Dragon Age with all the gay mods  :P

Martinus

#8
November 21, 2009, 06:23:55 AM
I have a dekstop computer and don't need to replace it - I'm just thinking of a new laptop. :P

Barrister

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November 21, 2009, 11:41:35 AM
Quote from: Martinus on November 21, 2009, 05:53:20 AM
I have had my MacBook for 18 months now or so, and I'm thinking about getting a new one - I have the old type with the multi-part casing which begins to show age, and obviously new MacBooks are faster.

So is 18 months too soon?

Yes, 18 months it too soon.
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Josquius

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November 21, 2009, 11:58:54 AM
18 months is  too soon IMO, especially for your secondary, non-gaming computer.
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DontSayBanana

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November 21, 2009, 12:16:23 PM
Quote from: DisturbedPervert on November 21, 2009, 06:20:39 AM
My advice is to get a new PC so you can play Dragon Age with all the gay mods  :P

:blush: He wouldn't be the only one considering a short upgrade for that reason.  It looks like Dragon Age would run on my laptop, but laggy as all hell.

Anyway, Mart, "newer" and "faster" tend to go hand in hand with "more prone to mysterious problems."  If the only actual problem with your MacBook is a chip in the casing, I'd recommend waiting a bit longer before upgrading until you have a compelling reason to upgrade (e.g. "this program will not run on my computer at current spec").
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Neil

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November 21, 2009, 01:02:07 PM
Quote from: Tyr on November 21, 2009, 11:58:54 AM
18 months is  too soon IMO, especially for your secondary, non-gaming computer.
Not really.  Remember, this isn't an actual useful device for Martinus.  It is a fashion accessory.

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#13
November 21, 2009, 01:17:00 PM
It's rather fitting that the only computer chip driving Marti's desire for a new laptop is the one that slightly blemishes its looks.  :P
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November 21, 2009, 01:41:44 PM
Quote from: grumbler on November 21, 2009, 01:17:00 PM
It's rather fitting that the only computer chip driving Marti's desire for a new laptop is the one that slightly blemishes its looks.  :P
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