Re: [Hidden-tech] This Old Mac…

[Ron Miller]

Can't speak to a Mac computer, but I have bought two previous  
generation refurbished iPods from the online Apple store, and it's  
worked out quite nicely. I talk about my latest purchase in this blog  
entry:

Refurbished Second Generation iPod Shuffle Surprises
http://www.daniweb.com/blogs/entry2515.html

Ron


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On Jun 13, 2008, at 3:50 PM, Steven Solomon wrote:

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> 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
>
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