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gateley

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10. I just use it primarily for internet access. I rarely need any of the Office suite, and

Tue Dec 20, 2011, 02:41 PM

Dec 2011

if I did, I'd have other resources for that.

Yes, money is an issue and although I don't NEED a Mac, it's what I want. If I get a PC, I'll be constantly thinking "I wouldn't have to do this on a Mac" (like I do at work all the time ).

I remember when Acers were the hot thing -- like 1990. It was the first BLACK monitor I'd ever seen -- too cool!

I'm not even considering a MacBook Air - I know it's waaaaay beyond my financial ability, plus, THAT I'd be paying for the design and style. Regardless of what I ultimately get, it will undoubtedly be used and not the latest, greatest anything.

Thanks!

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You are me. [View all] gateley Dec 2011 OP

Do you have a mac store nearby? Merlot Dec 2011 #1

Yeah, I do need to go to a Mac store and we do have one nearby. I've got a couple of gateley Dec 2011 #3

That virtual keyboard does take some getting used to av8rdave Dec 2011 #6

That's a thought, too -- thanks! nt gateley Dec 2011 #8

What I did -- buy used/refurb. eppur_se_muova Dec 2011 #2

Wow -- thanks for all the resources! gateley Dec 2011 #4

Happy to share. I still miss my PowerBook G3/266 from 1998 ... eppur_se_muova Dec 2011 #5

Thanks yet again! It's always exciting getting a "new" Mac! nt gateley Dec 2011 #7

What uses do you make of the machine? struggle4progress Dec 2011 #9

I just use it primarily for internet access. I rarely need any of the Office suite, and gateley Dec 2011 #10

iPads are not direct replacements for computers Stinky The Clown Dec 2011 #11

Ipad really can't replace a computer CreekDog Dec 2011 #12

An iPad plus a keyboard cover might be the answer rocktivity Dec 2011 #13