We have a MBP, MBA and an iPad with a keyboard. All are good in their
own way, but I would not be without having a proper computer (the MBP or
MBA) when on the move. Still too many things we can't do properly just
on an iPad. But it also doubles up as a tethering device when running a
3G chip in it, wherever we are. We've just shut down a Mac Pro and an
iMac and now have the portable devices connected to external screens and
keyboards when at home/office and just take them with us when we are on
the move.
We've always found Apple very helpful when we've had a problem. We even
got a discount from an Apple store's business section when recently
buying a MBP and Thunderbolt display. They costed up what we wanted and
it was of course at full/normal price. We found Debenhams Plus were
selling the 27" Thunderbolt display at a discount (its still currently
around 10% off), so we told Apple we'd buy the MBP and AppleCare from
them and the display from Debenhams. They revised the costs and gave us
around 6% discount on the entire order - making it the best price overall.
Graham
Jason Davies <mailto:[email protected]>
13 May 2014 08:45
On 13 May 2014, at 3:02, Michael Dennis wrote:
I had an iMac that developed fault after fault; monitor developed
strips of blankness, DVD stoppedworking, something else (oh, ethernet
was replaced under warranty)...I put another monitor on it and it
lasted ten years all told. For me, if something breaks they're never
the same but if it doesn't, you're good for years.
But as for iPad etc I've just gone the other way and bought a MBA
because I'm too much of a keyboard person to use an iPad on the go
(yes, I have an external keyboard but it's not the same). Rather than
get an iPad you might get the entry MBA for 700 quid.
I agree about taking it to the Apple store: it's a bit random but you
hear lots of stories about them being generous or offering refurb
deals etc.
I don't think build quality has gone down
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