cluelesspa
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Q: MacBook on its last leg... Do I get the ipad2 or wait for 3 or 4???

I only use the Internet,iPhoto,itunes, documents and web page builder thing. I am assuming the iPad can do just that. I'm not big on all the technical stuff but I'm hearing there is an iPad2 coming in march? Possible 4 in October??? What would be worth diggin into my emergency funds?May I add that I got my first iPhone this year and it again proved to me the genius of Apple.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jan 10, 2012 10:14 AM

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Q: MacBook on its last leg... Do I get the ipad2 or wait for 3 or 4???

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  • by Skydiver119,

    Skydiver119 Skydiver119 Jan 10, 2012 10:22 AM in response to cluelesspa
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    Jan 10, 2012 10:22 AM in response to cluelesspa

    With what you can do about everything but the web page builder thing should work on the iPad with the right app. Bear in mind, if there's not an app in the app store that does what you want done, you can't do it. So I'd dig into that.

    As to whether or not you wait...that's up to you. There MIGHT be one coming out in a few months, there might not. It's all speculation and we can't do that here. I think the first thing for you to do is research and make sure that an iPad can do all that you need a device to do and decide if it'll work for you or if a bonafide computer is better suited to your needs. Once you can decide that then you can decide if you wait or purchase now.

  • by varjak paw,

    varjak paw varjak paw Jan 10, 2012 10:26 AM in response to cluelesspa
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    Jan 10, 2012 10:26 AM in response to cluelesspa

    We don't know when a new model will be released (BTW, the iPad 2 was released almost a year ago, so I presume you mean to say iPad 3). So we can't advise you on whether you should buy now or wait. If your MacBook can limp along for a while longer, it certainly won't hurt to wait, but that may not be possible.

     

    Only you can decide whether an iPad will be an acceptable substitute for a laptop. An iPad can certainly perform many of the same functions, but whether it would be sufficient for you I can't say. I'd strongly suggest you visit an Apple Store or iPad dealer and spend some time with an iPad before you decide.

     

    Regards.

  • by etresoft,

    etresoft etresoft Jan 10, 2012 10:29 AM in response to cluelesspa
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    Jan 10, 2012 10:29 AM in response to cluelesspa

    Why do you say your MacBook is on its last legs?

  • by grouchygooz,

    grouchygooz grouchygooz Feb 9, 2012 8:14 AM in response to etresoft
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    Feb 9, 2012 8:14 AM in response to etresoft

    Just had to respond to this ... . I have a MAC G4 Powerbook, which is working just fine, except that the bettery  needs replacing.  However, I went to Genius and was informed that it could not be replaced because it was now deemed "vintage".  So be aware, that sooner or later your Mac may become obsolete because the parts will no longer be available. 

  • by etresoft,

    etresoft etresoft Feb 9, 2012 8:30 AM in response to grouchygooz
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    Feb 9, 2012 8:30 AM in response to grouchygooz

    That is a good point. If you want to keep your machine running as long as possible for the least amount of money possible, it is important to max out any replaceable components like memory and hard drive while they are still being manufactured. If you wait too long, those components go "vintage" and become very expensive to upgrade.

  • by grouchygooz,

    grouchygooz grouchygooz Feb 9, 2012 3:58 PM in response to etresoft
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    Feb 9, 2012 3:58 PM in response to etresoft

    Your suggestion is well taken.  I would have "banked" a couple of things had I known my machine was going "vintage" .  Five months ago I had added some Ram, but no mention at that time that my G4 would soon be on the obsolete hit parade.     And then, "Poof" five months later I  can't acquire any components.   I think Apple should send out something to let consumers know when they are back-benching a product.

  • by varjak paw,

    varjak paw varjak paw Feb 10, 2012 6:37 AM in response to grouchygooz
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    Feb 10, 2012 6:37 AM in response to grouchygooz

    Apple announces that here:

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1752

     

    Basically products go "vintage", meaning that except in certain areas where laws require a longer period, Apple discontinues hardware service five years after the product is discontinued. Products go "obsolete", meaning Apple discontinues all support everywhere in the world, seven years after the product was discontinued. This of course applies only to hardware products, not software.

     

    Regars.