USB port - old macbook pro

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Playing up something chronic this pm. Not got hands off or whatever it's called on this macbook so not that. Tried multiple bluetooth dongles and it still not like me. Eventually got it to behave but this cursor does my head in (often does it's own thing without any input from me).......I think I need a new laptop? Had this macbook 4.5 years?

any ideas?

JAne
PS. Any old cheap laptop/notebook won't do. need something with a good microsoft office deal (even 2010?) because of my card making. Tried it on open office and libre office and they just don't cut it - never mind my labels.....so thinking if I need one - asus outlet

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So have gone and bought this guys - cos if USB port is beginning to fry it'll fry at a bad time (like November!!! Don't go there!!!!)

eshop.asus.com/en-GB/outlet/refurbished/refurbished-laptops/refurbished-asus-x102b-notebook-10-1-amd-a4-1200-apu-4gb-ram-500gb-hdd-gbp-en-gb-90nb0362-m01080.html

Know it's not got the best specs on the planet and not quite sure of alternatives with these specs to windows 8? (and keeping microsoft office 2013?) but still. Sure it can be worked around

JAne

[gill2009]

Oct 17, 2015 18:06:42 GMT @johanino said:

So have gone and bought this guys - cos if USB port is beginning to fry it'll fry at a bad time (like November!!! Don't go there!!!!)

eshop.asus.com/en-GB/outlet/refurbished/refurbished-laptops/refurbished-asus-x102b-notebook-10-1-amd-a4-1200-apu-4gb-ram-500gb-hdd-gbp-en-gb-90nb0362-m01080.html

Know it's not got the best specs on the planet and not quite sure of alternatives with these specs to windows 8? (and keeping microsoft office 2013?) but still. Sure it can be worked around

JAne

Jeezo...that's a lot of pennies Jane 

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Oct 17, 2015 18:20:06 GMT gill2009 said:

Oct 17, 2015 18:06:42 GMT @johanino said:

So have gone and bought this guys - cos if USB port is beginning to fry it'll fry at a bad time (like November!!! Don't go there!!!!)

eshop.asus.com/en-GB/outlet/refurbished/refurbished-laptops/refurbished-asus-x102b-notebook-10-1-amd-a4-1200-apu-4gb-ram-500gb-hdd-gbp-en-gb-90nb0362-m01080.html

Know it's not got the best specs on the planet and not quite sure of alternatives with these specs to windows 8? (and keeping microsoft office 2013?) but still. Sure it can be worked around

JAne

Jeezo...that's a lot of pennies Jane 

I know tablets are cheaper gill2009 but I've tried them and I don't like them - at one time I would every few years pay £300-400 for new pc. This macbook cost £800......that was 4.5 years ago!!!. I would get another macbook but I've heard bad reports on them......the boys and geeks will understand

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I just got cheaper gill2009 - very basic but will do the job and for £120 squid (delivered) no complaints!!!!

www.microsoftstore.com/store/msuk/en_GB/pdp/HP-Stream-Signature-Edition-Laptop/productID.319549900 - though possibly even cheaper bargains to be had on 7dayshop.com? Don't know... ...way too much choice LOL and this one may not last very long in which case I'll end up at asus store anyways. All paid by paypal and DSL regulations give me chance to change my mind

Happy days

[phatfil]

should do u proud enjoy that new lappy feeling when it arrives... unless your doing lots of video editing or gaming you dont need the high end puters

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exactly and I have an external DVD drive should I need one. I also have plenty of memory sticks as well @phatfill and they aren't expensive from the likes of 7dayshop/mymemory

Just need 'prayers' I can get a prompt refund on the asus right now LOL

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So I phone dear lovely Microsoft at 5pm - only for them to tell me the said notebook is out of stock!!!!

I went blue having already ordered SD cards for it to upgrade it to win 10 (they'll have to be returned!!!!)

Dived down to PC *** and bought an asus plastic jobbie (feels so lightweight and everything on it clicks it must all be plastic!!!)

Now I have the long night that is installing and downloading win 10 LOL......I could be gone for a few days. No free/reduced price office either but I need it and if this lappie lasts 6 months I'll be amazed it's that plasticky!!! (it was less than £200 with optical drive? - get the pic? - which don't buy even LOL)

Jane