[Hidden-tech] Computer Crossroads- Do I buy a new laptop? Change to Macbook Air? Have one Custom built?

Chris Hart, MyMacTech.com chris at chrishart.net
Tue Feb 17 14:08:23 EST 2015


Personally, I suggest SSD and SSHD (hybrid drives) across the board nowadays
(for system/internal drives).

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On 2/17/15, 1:08 PM, "Robert Heller" <heller at deepsoft.com> wrote:

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> At Tue, 17 Feb 2015 10:41:56 -0500 jwerner at jwdp.com wrote:
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>>  $500 sounds very high for a laptop drive unless you need a 1TB solid
>>  state drive. You can get a 1TB hard disk these days for less than $75.
> 
> Unless it includes labor AND if the ASUS zenbook's hard drive is deeply
> embedded in the machine (eg, you have to fully disassemble the whole laptop in
> order to replace the hard drive). Yes, $500 is a really exorbinate quote to
> replace a laptop drive. And $300 to restore the data from the old one seems a
> bit high too. Unless there is much more wrong with the ASUS zenbook than the
> failing hard drive.
> 
>>  
>>  What do you need the computer for? How much internal storage do you
>>  need? With USB 3.0 portable HDs dirt cheap, you really don't need huge
>>  internal storage in most situations. What size screen do you want?
>>  
>>  If you are on Windows now and are not looking for some specific Mac
>>  programs not available for Windows, I would not suggest switching.
>>  
>>  If the Macbook Air appeals mainly because of size and weight, I'd
>>  suggest looking at the new (2015) Dell XPS 13, which is even smaller and
>>  lighter with a bigger screen than the MB Air. It starts at $800.
>>  
>>  Jan Werner
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>>  Izzy G wrote:
>>>  >
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>>>  >
>>>  >
>>>  >
>>>  >
>>>  > Good Morning,
>>>  >
>>>  > ​The situation: My 2 year old ASUS zenbook had a dying HD that will >>>
cost
>>>  > me (according to repair place) $500 to replace + $300 to reinstall
>>> data​
>>>  >    (which I could do myself as it is backed up on Crashplan).  I'm not
>>>  > inclined to fix the ASUS as it has been in the shop a few months ago
>>>  > (maybe that was the beginning of the HD fail and wasn't noticed):
>>>  >
>>>  > I'd like some help looking at my replacement options (this is my only
>>>  > computer). Budget is  +/- 1k:
>>>  > Fix Zenbook. Trust that a new HD will work.
>>>  > Find another laptop- need some suggestions. Looking for 13-14 inch
>>>  > screen,  reasonably lightwith, need only 4 GB
>>>  > Have one custom made  (local if possible)
>>>  > Buy a Macbook air- I need guidance and handholding to make the switch
>>>  > but am open to it.
>>>  >
>>>  > Other options?
>>>  >
>>>  > Any help is greatly appreciated.
>>>  > Izzy
>>>  >
>>>  >
>>>  >
>>>  >
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