[Hidden-tech] This Old Mac…

[Steven Solomon]

Lou,

I concur with Kevin. A new Mac is a gateway into increased uses and  
usability. An Apple refurbished machine can be a good value and more  
reliable than a used  and possibly fragile rig from eBay, but will  
inevitably be either a return of a current system or a generation  
old. I've had experiences with all three routes, and never regretted  
spending the cash to get a current, new machine and operating system.

S

> Lou:
>
> I take a somewhat different approach, but personal finances vary.
>
> A new, out of the box Mac once every 4 years is a very good thing.  
> Something about that new car smell...
>
> A refurbished machine can save $400-500, which may be the crux of  
> the deal, but for my taste I think that $1100 every 4 years is a  
> excellent investment. Machines change a lot every 6 months, and  
> starting new means that you have a good chance of being OK for 36  
> months or so, and you are up to date, at least for this month.
>
> She (and I suspect you) will be really really surprised at the  
> ease, the power and the functionality from the first boot. I  
> suspect that while she now has lower needs, in a few days or weeks  
> she will be exploring iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iChat and the  
> rest and her creative ideas will start to flow.
>
> In terms of the apps you are seeking, you might look at FileMaker  
> solutions that are available. Go to the FileMaker website and  
> search there. You also can run Windows quite easily on that  
> machine, so you have available on that Mac the whole world of  
> Windows apps.
>
> Have fun
>
> Kevin

"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little  
temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Ben Franklin

Steven Solomon
ssol at interactiveguild.com



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