+1 I'm another Apple user with kids who can be rough on computers. |
DP: My 2010 MacBook Pro is still doing everything that I need it to do. The price per year /price per use easily makes it a bargain—if you can deal with the initial cost. |
| Not all Chromebooks are cheap. Get one with 8 GB RAM and an i3 processor and it will last you years like new. I recommend educational/military drop grade models that can take a beating. NO maintenance needed on them. |