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So I sold a iPad and two cell phones I wasn’t using on USell recently. They offer a pretty good service. From mailing date to PayPal deposit was 21 days. I wasn’t doing anything with them and an extra $300 didn’t hurt.
 
The bad thing about those refurb MacBook Air is that they are the previous generation which hadn't been refreshed internally for 4 years, so that's 2015 tech inside. For a couple of hundreds not bad, but $500+ no way. If Windows is no go then just get the base 2020 edition MacBook Air which was updated last month for $1000 bucks. Those aren't so bad and you're set for the next 5 years.
 
Tron
Guys, I’m not a tech guy. My only experiences with Windows laptops is malware and more malware.
I’m not saying you guys are wrong.
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Why Apple for me as of now!

Boner_18
Once Apple computers became popular they became attractive targets for lotsa that crap. Its still less than pc for sure but that value has gone down significantly.
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Have heard this to be the case!

mcbaseball10
Just got my wife's computer in yesterday. Same as the one I bought a few years ago on Black Friday. Lenovo Yoga 740. Solid state hard drive was a big key for me. Paid $899 for hers I believe. I have never had issues with mine so I assume hers will work just as well.
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Food for thought on next purchase but if in same bells and whistles level as an Apple, price difference doesn't appear that great?

All good posts and have been giving me thought on maybe there is a laptop out there other than Apple that has better value for the buck! :dunno: I'm a loyal consumer who doesn't chase a few bucks saved when having relatively few issues with particular business/product! :yes:
 
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MCB, looks like a very good laptop and the way to go if NO Apple! Two good recent reviews and more! Plus BB consumers seem to like it!

www.cnet.com

Lenovo's midrange Yoga makes a great MacBook Air alternative

A slim, all-metal 3-pound laptop with long battery life that's a fine fit for office or school work.
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www.pcworld.com

Lenovo Yoga C740 2-in-1 review: Speedy, bright, peppy, and reasonably priced

The feature-packed Lenovo Yoga C740 is one of the best values we’ve seen in a convertible laptop.
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Thought Lenovo was new company but I guess not! Though with what we're going through, I don't particularly like where they originated from! Though they have a NC facility that employs 3000 people! :up

Who We Are

Lenovo is a global technology leader that designs, develops, and manufactures innovative products for a wide range of customers. Learn more about who we are.
www.lenovo.com

I have a lot of time on my hands! :)
 
Thats true. I've sold dozens of old ones from garage sales.. seems like even the broken old ones are worth $100.

On the malware front I've def gotten viruses/malware on many pcs. I just save my tax returns and reformat.
 
Tron
@roguejuror will this laptop be obsolete in 2-3 years?
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no, this one will still be within Apple's update range for the next 3 or 4 years, worst that could be happen is the keyboard breaks down as this series had bad keyboard design but they got sued in Europe for it and they'll repair it regardless of warranty if it happens

Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support

Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro
support.apple.com

software wise is still good to use, I use a 2012 iMac and it's still within the updates range, so with your light browsing use you'll be fine with it

my only objection would be how much you'll pay for it compared to getting a new one and the lower resolution these have, I know a girl that has this very exact model and it's alright
 
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no, this one will still be within Apple's update range for the next 3 or 4 years, worst that could be happen is the keyboard breaks down as this series had bad keyboard design but they got sued in Europe for it and they'll repair it regardless of warranty if it happens

Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support

Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro
support.apple.com

software wise is still good to use, I use a 2012 iMac and it's still within the updates range, so with your light browsing use you'll be fine with it

my only objection would be how much you'll pay for it compared to getting a new one and the lower resolution these have, I know a girl that has this very exact model and it's alright
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Thanks, pally. I knew you would cover all of the bases. :cheers:

I just bought it about an hour ago. I know the owner (and they’ve owned it since it was new).

it’s had an Apple hard case on it the whole time also.

$400


95% of my web browsing has been on an iPhone for the last 5 years. Looking forward to browsing G-Live on a laptop!
 
So I have the original receipt for my MacBook

It was $1,299 new

And it was purchased with AppleCare ($249). I’m not certain but I feel like buying Apple Care is pissing money away. Genius Bar @ Apple has always fixed (or replaced) any issues I’ve had in the last 17 years (at no extra charge).
 
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