What to do with my spare Macbook?

Pixellated · 2 Sep 2011 at 13:11

I bought a Macbook last year for presentations and library working at university, and while it was incredibly useful there, now that I'm not out and about at any time, it's just been sat in the cupboard, occasionally coming out to test new software I fancy using on work Mac Pros.

Any suggestions as to what to use it for now? I already have a webserver available to me and a far better desktop at home. Also reluctant to sell it, since I may need one in the future or for when I visit back home.

Feek · 2 Sep 2011 at 13:17

Leaning against your favourite chair in the lounge, ready to be picked up, woken up and used on your lap at a moments notice.

Pixellated · 2 Sep 2011 at 13:22

Feek said:
Leaning against your favourite chair in the lounge, ready to be picked up, woken up and used on your lap at a moments notice.

That'd be all well and good if this weren't my current place of living =P

pingwing · 2 Sep 2011 at 15:16

YOU HAVE A SHOWER IN YOUR ROOM?!!?!?!?! HOW AMAZING!!!!!

Anyway give the mac to someone who needs it...

willems · 2 Sep 2011 at 15:26

i see a shower but no toilet. do you have to go wee wee in the sink?

randal · 2 Sep 2011 at 15:29

Pixellated said:
That'd be all well and good if this weren't my current place of living =P

Wow dude, that is one condensed pad. Got everything you need though, kinda like it.

Whereabouts is that? In London?

randal · 2 Sep 2011 at 15:30

willems said:
i see a shower but no toilet. do you have to go wee wee in the sink?

Shared crapiere I expect. Unless he has to force it down the plug hole. Not a good start to the day mind.

rogan · 2 Sep 2011 at 15:37

Pixellated said:
That'd be all well and good if this weren't my current place of living =P

fine dining to be had from that kitchen!

Pixellated · 2 Sep 2011 at 15:52

Guess I made a mistake posting that image. Yes, it's London, yes, it's overpriced, yes the toilet's shared and there's no proper oven, but it's close to my (first) job, so I'm really happy with it.

Thing is, when I visit home or go on holiday, I don't need a decent laptop, just one with an internet connection at all just to check my regular haunts. It'd probably be even more useful to have Windows on it anyway to sync properly with my primary desktop, so I might just sell this deal and grab a cheap netbook, maybe make a couple of hundred quid in the process.

xxalxx · 2 Sep 2011 at 15:59

Pixellated said:
Guess I made a mistake posting that image. Yes, it's London, yes, it's overpriced, yes the toilet's shared and there's no proper oven, but it's close to my (first) job, so I'm really happy with it.

Everyone has to start somewhere mate

randal · 2 Sep 2011 at 16:15

xxalxx said:
Everyone has to start somewhere mate

Indeed.

I like it. Condensed, minimalist and functional with next to zero housework. Score.

matthab · 2 Sep 2011 at 16:18

Pixellated said:
That'd be all well and good if this weren't my current place of living =P

Everyone starts somewhere, I like it thoe.

Id sell it and buy a netbook or something if you still want something portable.

Deleted member 77746 · 2 Sep 2011 at 17:05

Sell it, save pennies.

Pixellated · 2 Sep 2011 at 17:28

matthab said:
Everyone starts somewhere, I like it thoe.

Id sell it and buy a netbook or something if you still want something portable.

Aye, I'd already posted a topic over in Laptops asking if anyone could recommend me a cheaper netbook for light gaming and web browsing. Cheers.

Brian8bit · 2 Sep 2011 at 19:34

In Japan, especially Tokyo, that would be a normal size pad for a young man working in the city. I watched a couple of Andrew Marr's Megacities and pads smaller than that are not uncommon and ridiculously expensive. And then there's the pods. Unfortunately they're not up on iPlayer right now, but if you get the chance Megacities is a really interesting watch. </offtopic>

Logsi · 2 Sep 2011 at 19:38

I have a strong urge to go in there and move everything into a better position. Looks like fun!

Pixellated · 2 Sep 2011 at 20:33

Logsi said:
I have a strong urge to go in there and move everything into a better position. Looks like fun!

There's no better position, I've tried. Considering that I watch all my TV from my bed as well, it really does limit my arrangements.

theheyes · 2 Sep 2011 at 23:12

randal24 said:
Shared crapiere I expect. Unless he has to force it down the plug hole. Not a good start to the day mind.

This is hilarious, crapiere is a word I should hear more often.

In regards to the MacBook, if you could use the money then I would sell it. Otherwise they age really well and would be a good workhorse for years to come.