# Apple Computers **URL:** \ **Category:** Garrulous Geeks\ **Created:** [May 31, 2020, 12:34am UTC](https://bbad.com/t/apple-computers/1010 "2020-05-31T00:34:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DthBreath](https://bbad.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/57b2e6/32.png) [@DthBreath](https://bbad.com/u/DthBreath)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 12:34am UTC](https://bbad.com/t/apple-computers/1010/1 "2020-05-31T00:34:15Z")
That was the straw that broke the camel’s back on my Lenovo desktop. I’m on a Lenovo tablet now. Apparently a driver update killed the screen. It has had screen blackout issues for years now and warranty is expired. Looking for an iMac desktop under 700 or a laptop. Some don’t specify if they have dedicated memory on the graphics card. I don’t know much about iMac and they have some desktops readily available at 299. ---
**Author:** ![DthBreath](https://bbad.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/57b2e6/32.png) [@DthBreath](https://bbad.com/u/DthBreath)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 12:35am UTC](https://bbad.com/t/apple-computers/1010/2 "2020-05-31T00:35:15Z")
Walmart and Amazon have a good selection any recommendation? ---
**Author:** ![Reg](https://bbad.com/user_avatar/bbad.com/reg/32/6053_2.png) [@Reg](https://bbad.com/u/Reg)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 1:03am UTC](https://bbad.com/t/apple-computers/1010/3 "2020-05-31T01:03:07Z")
I don’t know anything about Apple, Mark. I’m into Chromebooks lately. You might want to take a look at those if you don’t need printing or apps. Just remember they’re only good for web apps. ---
**Author:** ![DthBreath](https://bbad.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/57b2e6/32.png) [@DthBreath](https://bbad.com/u/DthBreath)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 1:07am UTC](https://bbad.com/t/apple-computers/1010/4 "2020-05-31T01:07:08Z")
Don’t know too much about Apple either that’s why I want to buy inexpensive at first just to learn and know what I want better. I might be getting another apt so I don’t know how comfortable I feel with a desktop and apple is costly on the laptops. What I can afford is small like 11.6 display but had a years of service guarantee just need to know how minimal I can go for realistic and tolerable function. ---
**Author:** ![MyBigMoon](https://bbad.com/user_avatar/bbad.com/mybigmoon/32/723_2.png) [@MyBigMoon](https://bbad.com/u/MyBigMoon)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 1:14am UTC](https://bbad.com/t/apple-computers/1010/5 "2020-05-31T01:14:52Z")
Mark is sane when he wants to be. The whole insanity thing is just an act isn’t it? Having a little sport with us? ---
**Author:** ![Reg](https://bbad.com/user_avatar/bbad.com/reg/32/6053_2.png) [@Reg](https://bbad.com/u/Reg)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 1:16am UTC](https://bbad.com/t/apple-computers/1010/6 "2020-05-31T01:16:37Z")
Well, if money is tight I don’t think Apple is a good path to go down. To each their own, however. You can get a great Chromebook with an IPS screen for less than $300. Often a lot less. [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ips&i=computers&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A541966%2Cn%3A13896617011%2Cn%3A565108%2Cp\_36%3A10000-31000%2Cp\_n\_operating\_system\_browse-bin%3A6401981011&dc&qid=1590887751&rnid=562215011&ref=sr\_nr\_p\_n\_operating\_system\_browse-bin\_2](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ips&i=computers&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A541966%2Cn%3A13896617011%2Cn%3A565108%2Cp_36%3A10000-31000%2Cp_n_operating_system_browse-bin%3A6401981011&dc&qid=1590887751&rnid=562215011&ref=sr_nr_p_n_operating_system_browse-bin_2) ---
**Author:** ![DthBreath](https://bbad.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/57b2e6/32.png) [@DthBreath](https://bbad.com/u/DthBreath)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 2:28am UTC](https://bbad.com/t/apple-computers/1010/7 "2020-05-31T02:28:49Z")
I definitely need printing. Reconsidering windows so I can learn office esp email sending in bulk. I can’t use outlook or whatever the program is. Maybe it won’t make a difference as far as work. But windows computers are cheaper. I seen these but can’t see the warranty option anymore. They have 2 ,3,4 year plans. > **[Amazon.com: Apple MacBook Air MD711LL/A 11.6-Inch HD Laptop Computer, Intel Core...](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0792LFCB4/?coliid=IM4JGEA9OX3XN&colid=2AOJY2ZA4MK3S&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it)** > > Amazon.com: Apple MacBook Air MD711LL/A 11.6-Inch HD Laptop Computer, Intel Core i5 Processor 1.3GHz, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 802.11ac WiFi, USB 3.0, Bluetooth 4.0; MAC OS X (Renewed): Computers & Accessories > **[Amazon.com: (Renewed) Apple iMac MD093LL/A - Intel Core I5-3330s - 21.5-Inch...](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0100RTEY0/?coliid=IH4VJXHYNM2HS&colid=2AOJY2ZA4MK3S&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it)** > > Amazon.com: (Renewed) Apple iMac MD093LL/A - Intel Core I5-3330s - 21.5-Inch Display - 1TB HDD Desktop: Computers & Accessories ---
**Author:** ![DthBreath](https://bbad.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/57b2e6/32.png) [@DthBreath](https://bbad.com/u/DthBreath)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 2:38am UTC](https://bbad.com/t/apple-computers/1010/8 "2020-05-31T02:38:12Z")
Walmart sells refurbished with 4 years for 45 dollars This is 2009 but only 299.00 I would go maybe a higher but a few hundred for performance. But I am looking for something to learn on. > **[Apple iMac Desktop Computer 20" Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz / 2GB / 320GB (MB417LL/A -...](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Apple-iMac-Desktop-Computer-20-Core-2-Duo-2-66GHz-2GB-320GB-MB417LL-A-2009-OS-X-El-Capitan/39505627?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=9292&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=t&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-51320962143&wl5=9031263&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=117071824&wl11=online&wl12=39505627&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAjwiMj2BRBFEiwAYfTbCopWn8HeBgPh51CPim39ToioLdmZjkm-Pcti66zjmYGTmo_sTm0QDBoCCrIQAvD_BwE)** > > Free 2-day shipping. Buy Apple iMac Desktop Computer 20" Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz / 2GB / 320GB (MB417LL/A - 2009) OS X El Capitan at Walmart.com But more practical for me would be a windows laptop I can load with office programs to learn and apply. ---
**Author:** ![Reg](https://bbad.com/user_avatar/bbad.com/reg/32/6053_2.png) [@Reg](https://bbad.com/u/Reg)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 7:09am UTC](https://bbad.com/t/apple-computers/1010/9 "2020-05-31T07:09:27Z")
> [@DthBreath](#): > > Reconsidering windows I love Windows. Linux on the desktop is primitive and Apple makes me think of PhD graduates working at Starbucks. 2009 is way too old, though. ---
**Author:** ![DthBreath](https://bbad.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/57b2e6/32.png) [@DthBreath](https://bbad.com/u/DthBreath)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 7:13am UTC](https://bbad.com/t/apple-computers/1010/10 "2020-05-31T07:13:44Z")
I think a windows laptop is going to be the choice. Apple is a dream I’ll put off until I build up office knowledge and zero balance one credit card. ---
**Author:** ![Reg](https://bbad.com/user_avatar/bbad.com/reg/32/6053_2.png) [@Reg](https://bbad.com/u/Reg)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 7:17am UTC](https://bbad.com/t/apple-computers/1010/11 "2020-05-31T07:17:10Z")
That’s a wise choice. I have made the effort to move my whole life to web apps and that has been a huge success for me. Now that I’ve customized things like SSH in Chrome Extensions, it’s far better than it ever was as a standalone app. Web apps are definitely not for everyone, though, and if you need to print or scan, Chromebooks won’t work for you. ---
**Author:** ![DthBreath](https://bbad.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/57b2e6/32.png) [@DthBreath](https://bbad.com/u/DthBreath)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 7:33am UTC](https://bbad.com/t/apple-computers/1010/12 "2020-05-31T07:33:34Z")
Do you have anything used for sale? ---
**Author:** ![DthBreath](https://bbad.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/57b2e6/32.png) [@DthBreath](https://bbad.com/u/DthBreath)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 8:31am UTC](https://bbad.com/t/apple-computers/1010/13 "2020-05-31T08:31:47Z")
This is what I got arriving the first. I got the 4 year protection plan and nothing else. Sorry no apple. They offered adobe and Microsoft 365 and Norton but I declined all 3. I will add as I go along, there are other off programs and processing spreadsheet etc., Will probably try to just take as much Microsoft as I can. > **[Amazon.com: HP 15-inch FHD Laptop, 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1, 8 GB RAM, 256...](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085B5SXLY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)** > > Amazon.com: HP 15-inch FHD Laptop, 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB Solid-State Drive, Windows 10 Home (15-dy1036nr, Natural Silver): Computers & Accessories ---
**Author:** ![DthBreath](https://bbad.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/57b2e6/32.png) [@DthBreath](https://bbad.com/u/DthBreath)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 8:38am UTC](https://bbad.com/t/apple-computers/1010/14 "2020-05-31T08:38:14Z")
I hope I can install iTunes without a problem and it doesn’t lock up, seize, and reject my iPhone. I think I will dig up my old shuffle and load it with language tutorials. ---
**Author:** ![DthBreath](https://bbad.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/57b2e6/32.png) [@DthBreath](https://bbad.com/u/DthBreath)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 11:01am UTC](https://bbad.com/t/apple-computers/1010/15 "2020-05-31T11:01:53Z")
Hopefully it gets here fine and doesn’t kill too big of a dream. A refurbished iMac is something I still want. ---
**Author:** ![AgeofGrace](https://bbad.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/c2a13f/32.png) [@AgeofGrace](https://bbad.com/u/AgeofGrace)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 1:05pm UTC](https://bbad.com/t/apple-computers/1010/16 "2020-05-31T13:05:00Z")
> [@DthBreath](#): > > Don’t know too much about Apple either that’s why I want to buy inexpensive at first just to learn and know what I want better. I might be getting another apt so I don’t know how comfortable I feel with a desktop and apple is costly on the laptops. What I can afford is small like 11.6 display but had a years of service guarantee just need to know how minimal I can go for realistic and tolerable function. I suspect an iPhone is all the realistic and tolerable function you need. You can put it in your pocket and take it with you everywhere you go. > [@MyBigMoon](#): > > Mark is sane when he wants to be. The whole insanity thing is just an act isn’t it? Having a little sport with us? I thought the same thing after I read the post above. If he keeps talking like that I’m going to have to be serious and do required work. ---
**Author:** ![MyBigMoon](https://bbad.com/user_avatar/bbad.com/mybigmoon/32/723_2.png) [@MyBigMoon](https://bbad.com/u/MyBigMoon)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 1:06pm UTC](https://bbad.com/t/apple-computers/1010/17 "2020-05-31T13:06:10Z")
Yeah, it’s all been a game. ---
**Author:** ![AgeofGrace](https://bbad.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/c2a13f/32.png) [@AgeofGrace](https://bbad.com/u/AgeofGrace)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 1:06pm UTC](https://bbad.com/t/apple-computers/1010/18 "2020-05-31T13:06:51Z")
I prefer games. Makes work fun fun. ---
**Author:** ![Reg](https://bbad.com/user_avatar/bbad.com/reg/32/6053_2.png) [@Reg](https://bbad.com/u/Reg)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 2:32pm UTC](https://bbad.com/t/apple-computers/1010/19 "2020-05-31T14:32:25Z")
> [@DthBreath](#): > > Do you have anything used for sale? Me? No, and even if I did, I am in Colombia, not California. ---
**Author:** ![DthBreath](https://bbad.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/57b2e6/32.png) [@DthBreath](https://bbad.com/u/DthBreath)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 5:11pm UTC](https://bbad.com/t/apple-computers/1010/20 "2020-05-31T17:11:42Z")
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