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EDGEMAN
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Disclaimer: I have been using a MacBook Air for the last ~7 years, and...

...I bought a Mac Mini to replace my PC last year. I was a PC user for the previous 30 years, and have no regrets switching to Apple computers. After ~7 years, the battery on my Mac Air is pretty weak, but the machine keeps running fine. I'll probably replace it with another Mac Air when the battery is completely shot.
Posted: 05/29/2026 at 07:19 AM ET
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laptop question for freshman (of course it will be a mac)
Dan1993 • 05/28/26 03:48 PM ET
Not sure that Costco sells Apple products at student prices
EDGEMAN • 05/29/26 07:14 AM ET
Disclaimer: I have been using a MacBook Air for the last ~7 years, and... ◄
EDGEMAN • 05/29/26 07:19 AM ET
you can buy 3 Mac Neos and just replace them as they fill up.**
UTPr0sim • 05/28/26 08:36 PM ET
She should purchase from Apple but wait a month
The_Stratman • 05/28/26 06:26 PM ET
Don't you have to buy two cups and a Mac? **
WestyHokie • 05/28/26 04:38 PM ET
What's $200 when you'll be spending $40K+ a year on tuition?**
Late 80s Hokie • 05/28/26 04:30 PM ET
this idea has absolutely crossed my mind, esp spread over four years
Dan1993 • 05/28/26 04:46 PM ET
My kids got their macbooks form the VT bookstore. Came with a "free" pair
RhinoVT • 05/28/26 04:10 PM ET
About the same at JMU. My other son's Dell, also.**
TomTurkey • 05/28/26 06:52 PM ET
Yeah, I did the same. Didn't get the headphones,
David CunninghamAdmin • 05/28/26 05:40 PM ET
Go to Apple's site, they have a student discount option. Depending on...
Spud • 05/28/26 04:04 PM ET
thank you - did you buy from Tech or from apple site?
Dan1993 • 05/28/26 04:11 PM ET
Apple site. My youngest is poly sci pre law, and my oldest minored…
Spud • 05/28/26 07:12 PM ET
Pre law, I thought he was pre med?
EDGEMAN • 05/29/26 06:53 AM ET
Oldest daughter is pre med. Younger daughter is pre law. Good thing....
Spud • 05/29/26 07:02 AM ET
If med school isn't enough of a challenge, she can always do a...
EDGEMAN • 05/29/26 07:25 AM ET
I thought she was nuts for picking up a minor, let alone a business minor.
Spud • 05/29/26 10:38 AM ET
My sister who is in family practitioner and a partner says
VaTechie • 05/29/26 10:12 PM ET
@Spud offloaded the laptops from the back of his Tesla truck after
PhotoHokieNC • 05/28/26 05:31 PM ET
I’m selling the truck and buying an electric Ferrari.**
Spud • 05/28/26 07:13 PM ET
It's really a Nissan, I heard. 😁**
PhotoHokieNC • 05/28/26 08:01 PM ET
If she buys a Mac, she won't need tech support. It just works!
EDGEMAN • 05/28/26 04:02 PM ET
Plus, she'll already be at tech.**
PhotoHokieNC • 05/28/26 05:35 PM ET