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The author could just replace the hard drive with a SSD and add more RAM. Probably will run $200 to $300 depending on the size of the SSD. I did that with a 17"
by henryw 13y ago
The author could just replace the hard drive with a SSD and add more RAM. Probably will run $200 to $300 depending on the size of the SSD. I did that with a 17" MBP, and it's still doing fine after 3 years.
http://blog.laptopmag.com/how-to-replace-your-macbook-pros-hard-drive-with-an-ssd http://blog.laptopmag.com/how-to-replace-your-macbook-pros-h...
- josteink 13y agoStill. If his intent is running Linux on it, there's no point paying the 25-50% Apple tax just to get a PC you wont be running OSX on.
- rozap 13y agoIf you say you have to dump money into a brand new, already expensive computer right after you buy it, then that supports the argument the author is making. You shouldn't have to do that, and there are plenty of alternatives where that isn't necessary. The hardware in macbooks is not on par with the competition. The reason you buy it is for the OS. But even that has gone down hill recently...
- bluedino 13y agoApple's inflated prices for 128GB SSD and 8GB of RAM is 'only' $300. You can do better from NewEgg but when you have time ordering parts and installing them and warranty issues it works out.
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- chadcf 13y agoI've never had warranty issues. I had to send in my macbook pro with a 3rd party ssd and 3rd party ram for repairs, and they fixed it no problems. Even better, they swapped out my budget brand ram for OEM.