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yes it is the trackpad that's failed so she's got a bluetooth mouse I thinkDullGreyGuy said:Apple will replace the battery for £159 and there are third parties that will do it for less.
You say a mouse is failing, do you mean a mouse or the built in trackpad? If it's the built in trackpad again that could be replaced or an external device could be used like a mouse but thats not always as convenient as the built in option.
If she wants to stick with Apple and wants it to be a Laptop then the MacBook Air is your only real option unless you have a much bigger budget to go for a more powerful but heavier MacBook Pro.
The mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work unless it’s open.:o
A winner listens, a loser just waits until it is their turn to talk:)0 -
yes it's the trackpadoldernonethewiser said:Putting a new battery in a Macbook Air is very easy if that's an option for you. Is it the trackpad that is failing as any mouse could be replaced too.The mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work unless it’s open.:o
A winner listens, a loser just waits until it is their turn to talk:)1 -
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I've replaced the battery myself but don't think I would have a go at a trackpad. Seen the videos and too much potential for errors for my liking.
Things that are differerent: draw & drawer, brought & bought, loose & lose, dose & does, payed & paid1 -
Costco frequently have offers on Apple products.
They've recently had some very good deals on Macbooks and 24" iMacs, I would have been very tempted if my nine year old MBP wasn't still running so well...1 -
^ many people don’t know that you can buy membership and order online from them for £15 or thereabouts1
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This was included in yesterday's mailing[Deleted User] said:Costco frequently have offers on Apple products.
They've recently had some very good deals on Macbooks and 24" iMacs, I would have been very tempted if my nine year old MBP wasn't still running so well...Apple MacBook Air 2023, Apple M2 Chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 15.3 Inch
£899.99
https://www.costco.co.uk/Computers/Laptops-MacBooks/Apple-MacBook-Air-2023-Apple-M2-Chip-8GB-RAM-256GB-SSD-153-Inch/p/MacBookAir2023M2256GB15?utm_campaign=FY24P10W3d&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email&utm_content=Feat-18&utm_term=apple&sc_src=email_11155&sc_lid=2756274&sc_uid=q44LjgNOaB&sc_llid=2481599
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That price is excluding VAT the actual price is £1099.flaneurs_lobster said:
This was included in yesterday's mailing[Deleted User] said:Costco frequently have offers on Apple products.
They've recently had some very good deals on Macbooks and 24" iMacs, I would have been very tempted if my nine year old MBP wasn't still running so well...Apple MacBook Air 2023, Apple M2 Chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 15.3 Inch
£899.99
https://www.costco.co.uk/Computers/Laptops-MacBooks/Apple-MacBook-Air-2023-Apple-M2-Chip-8GB-RAM-256GB-SSD-153-Inch/p/MacBookAir2023M2256GB15?utm_campaign=FY24P10W3d&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email&utm_content=Feat-18&utm_term=apple&sc_src=email_11155&sc_lid=2756274&sc_uid=q44LjgNOaB&sc_llid=24815990 -
It's £899 inclusive. (£749.99 plus vat)ididgetwhereiamtoday said:
That price is excluding VAT the actual price is £1099.flaneurs_lobster said:
This was included in yesterday's mailing[Deleted User] said:Costco frequently have offers on Apple products.
They've recently had some very good deals on Macbooks and 24" iMacs, I would have been very tempted if my nine year old MBP wasn't still running so well...Apple MacBook Air 2023, Apple M2 Chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 15.3 Inch
£899.99
https://www.costco.co.uk/Computers/Laptops-MacBooks/Apple-MacBook-Air-2023-Apple-M2-Chip-8GB-RAM-256GB-SSD-153-Inch/p/MacBookAir2023M2256GB15?utm_campaign=FY24P10W3d&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email&utm_content=Feat-18&utm_term=apple&sc_src=email_11155&sc_lid=2756274&sc_uid=q44LjgNOaB&sc_llid=2481599
I just added one to my shopping basket to check....2 -
That is a decent price.[Deleted User] said:
It's £899 inclusive. (£749.99 plus vat)ididgetwhereiamtoday said:
That price is excluding VAT the actual price is £1099.flaneurs_lobster said:
This was included in yesterday's mailing[Deleted User] said:Costco frequently have offers on Apple products.
They've recently had some very good deals on Macbooks and 24" iMacs, I would have been very tempted if my nine year old MBP wasn't still running so well...Apple MacBook Air 2023, Apple M2 Chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 15.3 Inch
£899.99
https://www.costco.co.uk/Computers/Laptops-MacBooks/Apple-MacBook-Air-2023-Apple-M2-Chip-8GB-RAM-256GB-SSD-153-Inch/p/MacBookAir2023M2256GB15?utm_campaign=FY24P10W3d&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email&utm_content=Feat-18&utm_term=apple&sc_src=email_11155&sc_lid=2756274&sc_uid=q44LjgNOaB&sc_llid=2481599
I just added one to my shopping basket to check....1
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