Try a new battery. I have a 2003 (that’s not a mistype!) MacBook laptop that we updated the hd on and new battery. It still runs fine, very slow, but fine for the guest room. Current for me is 2014 or 15??? MBP. Really I use my iPad Pro more than anything though. With 3 girls we went through I can’t tell you how many pc laptops, they just don’t last no matter the brand . They all still use the first MBP we got them.
Been holding off for V3 of the Double Barrel to hit the market but that sale is very tempting. Thanks
I usually keep a computer for work, and a computer for light every day use. Husband got an i5 Microsoft Surface he's very much in love with. For work I'm planning on a Razer 15 (Gaming computers are plenty powerful for programming work, at very competitive prices) and I like the 999 Mac Mini for the TV setup. The Mini is on the way but won't get here until early in the year. The Razer will wait a lot.
Although my husband uses the Surface, we tend to share it and downlad all files in our home NAS, it's much more useful that way. That Surface is getting a lot of mileage, it's great! I never thought I'd use a tablet as a main computer.
Times are changing fast for computer consumers! I hope people see it soon!
I was a mac programmer for 20 years. I started out when Woz was still there, and kept on programming until not long ago. Nowadays work is more app related, so no use keeping a mac anymore. Still, the mini is perfect to have as a tv setup. I can't stress it enough. And even more if you keep a NAS at home.
I didn’t look to see if they had the DB 3 in stock. I went ahead and ordered a detonator since I'm very happy with the 40T battery life.Been holding off for V3 of the Double Barrel to hit the market but that sale is very tempting. Thanks
Stick to a tablet for internet use. That is, if you don't need more complex work than net surfing. Get some cloud storage and make sure you back up EVERYTHING. Or maybe a Apple Time Capsule.
Rats! They've discontinued the Time Capsule. See if you can get one on Amazon. 3TB should be fine for light work.
The Mac Mini does have an attractive form factor for media use. But so does the Intel NUC which is actually more flexible with hardware selection. We are presented with a great selection of computing devices that range from the dirt cheap to the uber expensive.
That’s the first item I looked for. Not sure it has hit the market yet – even the Squid site says pre-order only.
Yes, I know. But if I need to do something Mac exclusive, the i5 is powerful enough to do some serious computing and do double job. I used bootcamp far too long.
I always liked taking an older but still working PC that was replaced by a newer, faster one and recycling into a media and file server for home use. As long as the hard drives are large and fast enough (and not all that large and fast, although replacements are pretty cheap these days) it's an affordable way to get extra utility out of the box.
Is Mac exclusive still a thing? What about Windows exclusive - like Minesweeper….that alone is worth the price of admission.
Since I retired, a computer/laptop isn’t as important. I rarely use it. I can do most photo editing and design work on my iPad.
Himself’s first degree is a BS in computer science. I have beaucoup cloud storage, and we have a separate box that stuff backs up to nightly. I will freely admit I know zero about our system here, but it’s not the normal stuff, due to the sensitive nature of work/data Himself deals with. We do have a password protected regular modem/router for guests.
I think the first run sold out to the preorders from the FB SVG page. Squid usually opens it up to the users/fan group (SVG) before they put it on their own FB page or website. While EBuss is active on SVG, it’s not their company page. I think people get that confused. They say no warranty issues on SVG because it’s a user group, not the Squid page.That’s the first item I looked for. Not sure it has hit the market yet – even the Squid site says pre-order only.
I will have a Windows machine... The Razer will be here in a few months. For the moment the Mac does the programming trick. But yes, I still help with Mac related stuff quite often.Is Mac exclusive still a thing? What about Windows exclusive - like Minesweeper….that alone is worth the price of admission.
Plenty of pictures!!! People are in love with it, but honestly, don’t we usually love most mods when we first get them? I have 3 DBs and a Detonator, so I probably won’t get one. If you do FB, join the group. When there’s not a brand new device or tank out, they have a discount code for the group members.So you have seen V3 of the Double Barrel on Face Book? I’m in no rush to get one, just got excited with @Letitia 50% off code. But thanks for that tidbit
The v3 is ever so slightly larger than the 2.1 due to a different chip and to accommodate larger tanks. Battery door is hinged, definite improvement (though I’ve had no trouble with mine). Looks like there might be more in stock in about a week, but they’re at the mercy of Chinese shipping just like us I guess.
Out of the ones I have, the Detonator is my favorite. But, I vape law watts, so a single 21700 isn’t a problem. I can’t quantify it, but I also like the chip in it better. V3 should match that, as I gathered it’s from the same placeSo you have seen V3 of the Double Barrel on Face Book? I’m in no rush to get one, just got excited with @Letitia 50% off code. But thanks for that tidbit
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