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Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch 2011 Late
Lyna
- 5 reviews
- 2 likes
Good after three years with me (7 years altogether)
Easy to use, i bought it second hand and it was in good shape in 2014. This is the third year and I am still using the laptop the review is to tell you how it is after 3 years of me using it. The spotlight search bar lags sometimes. The USB, SD slot doesn't work usually and I would have to reset the PRAM and SMC. CD drive is longer working starting this year and i barely used it. The track pad clicking barely works so i have to use the tap settings. Using messenger and itunes and the internet would drain the battery life in less than 3 hours. I...Read more
am prone to get viruses on other laptop brands, and Mac has excellent virus protection - though amazingly i got one or two within the 3 years (which is still good). Updating the Mac takes long and sometimes freezes. Images are clear on screen, you can watch movies nicely as well as listen to music. I dislike how Mac and windows hard drives don't work with one another so sharing hard drive is a no no. Its harder to get programs that you can easily get if you have windows. There is limited amount of programs and games compared to windows - you can use a third party but thats a lot of work if your bothered.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
KeepprivateAdelaide
- 11 reviews
- 15 likes
Apple Service is Fantastic!
I have a Macbook Pro (late 2011) and it is so much better than any of the PCs I had before it (especially Hewlett Packard). I highly recommend spending a bit extra and getting a Mac. Recently (i.e. June 2016 - over 4 years past its warranty) it started going slow so I rang AppleCare and they were fantastic. They spent over an hour with me talking me through cleaning up my hard drive and now it works like a dream. They've been similarly helpful in the past and I now only use Apple products. Thanks Apple, you are an example of how businesses should treat their customers!
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Changed my mind about AppleCare too. The service has degenerated and the fact that Apple now, through it’s software ‘updates’, slows down older macs and probably iPads and iPhones too has totally put ... Read more
me off the company and their products. I’m looking into alternatives, possibly going back to Samsung.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
simon83AU
- 4 reviews
Excellent Computer
The specs are:
Core i5 2.3 GHz
4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 Memory
320GB HDD
Plus the usual 2xUSB, firewire, thunderbolt, ethernet and card reader slots.
I'm not a massive Apple fan. You will never catch me with an Ipad, pod or phone but I must say their laptops are terrific and doubt I will ever buy anything else now.
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Excellent Machine
The 13" Macbook Pro was my choice because the pics on the online Apple store made things look a little "big."
So far, the computer has worked really well for me. Office 2011 (or whatever) for Mac is really nice. I've been PC savvy for many years, but this switch has me at tipping point for replacing my Gaming PC for a Mac!
The Magsafe power connector helps to save "accidents" by disconnecting the power if you trip on the cable. However, it does not work quite as well as Apple claims. With the cable running behind the computer, or if the ...Read more
cable runs straight from the connection (cable pointing along computer), you can still take the computer with it. I did this testing without enough force to take the computer off the desk, although, it may not work in "extreme" circumstances. I have also noticed that the Mac gets quite hot when used on your lap, holding at 80* whilst I write this review, with just MSN, Skype and Mail running in the background, doing nothing. The Aluminium case of the laptop means the whole thing acts like a big heatsink, but the most heat is contained around the hinge for the screen (where the Fan and CPU are located). I would therefore recommend confining your usage of this machine to your desk, or a pillow, of (if you want to sacrifice battery life and quiet), install SMC Fan Control to keep the temperature down... I did, and keep the fan at 3000rpm minimum, which doesn't actually help that much. The screen looks excellent at full brightness, but keep it at around 50% to save battery life. The same applies to the keyboard backlight. Note that using the screen at high brightness results in high operating temperatures (see keep it down). Both lights automatically adjust to some degree, depending on the light situation.1 comment
Update: Having other computers and having seen Office 2010 for PC, I can safely say the Mac version is vastly superior. You get the old menus, plus a heap of stuff in the ribbon bar (more options and ... Read more
layout features than the PC version). I get so frustrated using Office 2010 that I simply REFUSE to use that poor excuse for software. Kudos to Microsoft for deciding Mac users only deserve the best!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Keepprivate
When I wrote the above review I had always had great experiences with Apple staff. That was until I encountered Matt, one of the 'managers' at the Apple store in Rundle Mall, Adelaide. Although I th... Read more
ink Apple products are well made (and I have had MANY iPhones, I have an iPad Pro etc.) I have had to buy FOUR new power cords for my Mac. When the last one failed, I went to the Apple store to complain as they are about $140 and it's really due to poor design. Unfortunately I encountered Matt, the most arrogant, rude, misogynistic American I have EVER met. He basically told me that I was a liar and to get out of the store!!! I rang AppleCare very upset and they were again fantastic, apologised for Matt's behaviour and attitude and sent me a new power cord. I will probably never go to the Apple store again, which I am sure suits Matt down to the ground. These days I would give Apple zero stars for Matt, 5 stars for AppleCare...