Okay, so here's the situation...
My dad's previous laptop (running vista home premium) was totally chomped by a virus. Not worth the repairs. Hence he has decided to get a new one.
He considers a windows OS laptop, as that's what he's been using. But he's fearful with all the potential threats/worms/viruses etc. (his previous 3 computers shared the same fate). He has tried every single antivirus he knows. Trend Micro, Norton, McAfee, Avira, Avast, Kaspersky etc. but to no avail.
He also wants a speedy laptop. I don't know exactly why, but he just hates lags. This laptop which just broke down, with a 120GB HDD, is really slow for him.
I told him to consider a MacBook Pro as well. Yup, he has tried it before. And it's fast enough for him. The only thing is that it's a little costly, hence he'll likely get a refurbished set.
My dad is around his mid-50s, and constantly uses the web for forums/hi-fi equipment search. NO he doesn't watch porn, but he does watch certain ordinary Korean dramas on sites like Youku etc. He also needs his laptop for some income tax stuff and business wise, so Microsoft Office (or something similar) is essential for him.
Based on the situation, which do you think he should get? A MacBook Pro refurbish or an ordinary windows laptop (likely acer)? Please help me out...
Thanks
My dad's previous laptop (running vista home premium) was totally chomped by a virus. Not worth the repairs. Hence he has decided to get a new one.
He considers a windows OS laptop, as that's what he's been using. But he's fearful with all the potential threats/worms/viruses etc. (his previous 3 computers shared the same fate). He has tried every single antivirus he knows. Trend Micro, Norton, McAfee, Avira, Avast, Kaspersky etc. but to no avail.
He also wants a speedy laptop. I don't know exactly why, but he just hates lags. This laptop which just broke down, with a 120GB HDD, is really slow for him.
I told him to consider a MacBook Pro as well. Yup, he has tried it before. And it's fast enough for him. The only thing is that it's a little costly, hence he'll likely get a refurbished set.
My dad is around his mid-50s, and constantly uses the web for forums/hi-fi equipment search. NO he doesn't watch porn, but he does watch certain ordinary Korean dramas on sites like Youku etc. He also needs his laptop for some income tax stuff and business wise, so Microsoft Office (or something similar) is essential for him.
Based on the situation, which do you think he should get? A MacBook Pro refurbish or an ordinary windows laptop (likely acer)? Please help me out...
Thanks