[kwlug-disc] older Mac laptops

[Chamunks]

Mac is only good for being a Mac they do the job of being themselves very
well other things not at all.

If you’re aiming at making a Linux thing I don’t recommend it. Just don’t.
But if you want a older Unix based server with a built in UPS they do
pretty nicely and upgrade to SSD’s nicely.

On Wed, Jun 12, 2019 at 4:44 PM Erik Schnetter <schnetter at gmail.com> wrote:

> Ron
>
> If you care about speed, then neither CPU nor cache is likely to be very
> important. Having SDD instead of HDD will make a large difference, and so
> will having more RAM.
>
> A 2011 model is not supported any more by MacOS Mojave, the current OS
> version. That's fine, as you can use High Sierra instead, but it's a point
> to consider.
>
> You didn't mention whether you want to use these plugged in or on their
> batteries, or how good these batteries are.
>
> A retina display is nice to have if you (like me) like to have 3 terminal
> windows next to each other left-to-right. Without retina, you can only 2
> terminals (plus a bit). You might not care.
>
> -erik
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 12, 2019 at 4:13 PM Ron Singh <ronsingh149 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> So, I have no Apple devices in my collection of laptops and wonder if I
>> am stupid for considering the following as worthy members of any collection
>> since these things apparently do well with Debian-based distros.
>>
>> These 2 models are bloody expensive, even though they are priced for
>> "computer resellers" only.
>> I am leaning more towards the cheaper one as that 2nd gen quad-core CPU
>> has a bigger cache, same TDP, albeit a slower video built-into the CPU.
>>
>> I know nothing about Macs really, but sometimes, I feel a tug suggesting
>> I should get one  so that I can feel like I belong to that most rarefied of
>> coteries, a Mac user(part-time).
>>
>> I don't need this, and would only use it about once a week, but I want a
>> used Mac laptop just becuase. I wonder if the sub-$500 2011 model is
>> worthwhile as in "is this a stupendously low price" for a 2011 15" Macbook
>> with a regular IPS display, or go for the spendier 2012 unit with the
>> retina display?
>>
>>
>>
>> *MacBook Pro Retina 15" Mid 2012 with AC*
>>
>> * Model A1398 i7 3615QM 2.3ghz 8gig Ram 512gig SSD HD 15" Screen Mojave
>> OS Loaded *
>>
>> * $850 *
>> * 2pcs Grade A Excellent Condition *
>>
>> *MacBook Pro 15" E2011 with AC*
>>
>> * Model A1286 i7 2820qm 2.4ghz 8gig Ram 500gig HD 15" Screen High Sierra
>> OS Loaded *
>>
>> * $470 1pcs Grade A-  Good Condition *
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Ron Singh
>>
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