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littleredhen

DullGreyGuy 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. 

yes it is the trackpad that's failed so she's got a bluetooth mouse I think

littleredhen

oldernonethewiser 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.

yes it's the trackpad

coffeehound

Used, like new is another option

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/apple-macbook-air-laptop-m2-chip-8gb-ram-256gb-ssd-used-very-good-used-like-new-ps77958-sold-by-amazon-warehouse-4349723

oldernonethewiser

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.

Tucosalamanca

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...

coffeehound

^ many people don’t know that you can buy membership and order online from them for £15 or thereabouts

flaneurs_lobster

Tucosalamanca 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...

This was included in yesterday's mailing

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

ididgetwhereiamtoday

flaneurs_lobster said:

Tucosalamanca 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...

This was included in yesterday's mailing

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

That price is excluding VAT the actual price is £1099. 

Tucosalamanca

ididgetwhereiamtoday said:

flaneurs_lobster said:

Tucosalamanca 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...

This was included in yesterday's mailing

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

That price is excluding VAT the actual price is £1099. 

It's £899 inclusive. (£749.99 plus vat)

I just added one to my shopping basket to check....

ididgetwhereiamtoday

Tucosalamanca said:

ididgetwhereiamtoday said:

flaneurs_lobster said:

Tucosalamanca 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...

This was included in yesterday's mailing

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

That price is excluding VAT the actual price is £1099. 

It's £899 inclusive. (£749.99 plus vat)

I just added one to my shopping basket to check....

That is a decent price.