Mac Book or Windows laptop?

lukerichardson40

I have tried windows 8 and I couldnt get used to it at all. Probably didnt give it chance to be honest, but as I say, I dont use computers.

I think from doing more research that apple would be the way to go, purely for integration with everything else.

Handsome90 - screen size is not really an issue. Big, small, I dont mind.

I am having a look at the 13 inch mac book pro with retina display. I guess that is just a better screen. It is £999 from apple, but I could find one on ebay I suppose.

That would integrate with everything and do what she needs. I just think it might be overkill, but at least it will be relatively future proof (I hope?).

lukerichardson40

Thanks everyone for their input. It is giving me a headache looking at this stuff. Going to just ignore it and see if she mentions it again and then go to an apple store and have a look myself.

B_G_B

Or the Apple refurb store.
http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/home/specialdeals/mac

Or for a cheap option, a keyboard case / keyboard for your iPad. Almost turns the iPad into a laptop. i.e. http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=node%3D430483031&field-keywords=ipad+case+keyboard&rh=n%3A430483031%2Ck%3Aipad+case+keyboard

I've never used one and it may not be suitable - just another idea in the mix.

Anne_Marie_2

Another option if going for Apple, and you have someone who is a student or in education (teacher) is to go through their education programme.
http://store.apple.com/uk/mac/education
I don't really know the ins and outs of it all, but have read that uni students qualify for the largest discount. I have no idea if you can purchase through the refurb store with education discount. Perhaps others can advise?

lukerichardson40

Thank you! The refurb and the education options look great... you have probably just saved me £££s! My mother works at a special school so that is a good route to go down if I decide to get a new one. This is why I love MSE

lukerichardson40

£80 cheaper via the education thing which is good! Ill see if I can find the same stuff on the refurb.

lukerichardson40

And almost £200 cheaper for the refurb! Thanks

bsms1147

Since when did Windows laptops not integrate with iPads and iPhones?

wongataa

bsms1147 wrote: »

Since when did Windows laptops not integrate with iPads and iPhones?

You can have a lot more integration with an Apple computer such as using iMessage on the computer as well as the mobile device.

suicidebob

bsms1147 wrote: »

Since when did Windows laptops not integrate with iPads and iPhones?

You can answer a call on your Mac, Ipad or Iphone, you can video chat on any device, you can view SMS on any device.