[kwlug-disc] older Mac laptops

[Ron Singh]

Actually, I have a whack of M2.2280 SSDs lying around that will do
nicely(non-NVMe stuff) and some ddr3-1600lp 8G modules, so that would not
be an issue. As a right proud owner of a Thinkpad W520 sporting 32G DDR3
and an uber-fab i7-2830QM CPU, man, it is fun trialling distros in VMs.
Performs real nice with Handbrake too. Poor 15.6 lcd panel compared to that
of the Macs though.

Thanks for your thoughts, helps me getting me closer to a decision.

Thanks,

Ron Singh



On Wed, Jun 12, 2019 at 4:44 PM Erik Schnetter <schnetter at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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