A Mac has invaded my house!

[Honeycombe8]

55. True. I've kept (still have) desktop MS pcs for many years....

The hardware continues working, but it's the software that becomes obsolete. MS has it set up that way. My favorite MS OS - my desktop still had (has) it, but MS quit updating it a couple or so years ago. So I use the desktop as a backup for emergencies.

My laptops don't last long. This is my third. The first two started having trouble with the plug-in on the laptop itself. The Dell - it's part of the motherboard, so isn't fixable. Then the laptop started having all sorts of problems. Lousy computer, and THAT was the pricey higher end one! OS Windows 7 (which I like).

Then my 17" Toshiba - it was awesome. I spent a lot less on this one than the Dell. And it was much better.
Alas, I dropped it on the plug-in adapter side, so guess what doesn't work well, now? I can still use it, but I have to leave it plugged in, can't move it around, and have to hard wire it to the modem. The wireless quit working. OS Windows 8.1 (which is okay).

Now I have my third. I've gone fairly cheap this time. An Asus 15". Speakers suck. But I've used it many hours per day EVERY day for a year. No problems to speak of. OS Windows 10 (which I hate).

I'd like to try an Apple, but they're so pricey. Maybe next time I can buy a refurbed certified one from Apple. They sell out of those fast, though.