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> you don't have to shell out 500euros more just to not have a useless device in a year or two. I have a 12yo iPad, a 8yo Macbook Air, and they're still going
by brabel 2y ago
> you don't have to shell out 500euros more just to not have a useless device in a year or two.
I have a 12yo iPad, a 8yo Macbook Air, and they're still going strong. I think after around 10 years you may not be able to update the OS anymore?? But tbh after 10 years I really want to change laptops, it's about time :)
And hopefully one can install Linux on the Mac and keep using it for other things, I think... the hardware is just very good.
- sofixa 2y agoBecause you paid enough in advance to get enough RAM and storage to last you years. If you get a modern low end 8GB / 256GB SSD MacBook, it will last you a long time if you only have a very limited use (basically light browsing).
- brabel 2y ago> If you get a modern low end 8GB / 256GB SSD MacBook That's the one I currently use when not working. It's still very fine for browsing the web, watching videos and even coding as long as you don't mind some delays. With "good" light software (e.g. emacs, anything on the terminal), it's still very snappy and totally fine.