[kwlug-disc] older Mac laptops

[Erik Schnetter]

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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Erik Schnetter <schnetter at gmail.com>
http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/personal/eschnetter/
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