My HP laptop is definitely getting old. I am very tempted with the Apple Neo as We use iphones/ipads. I have external hard drives as backups and storage for photos, music, documents etc.
the laptop battery is starting to lose llife and W10 cover was extended ( free option) giving updates cover to late 2026. It isn't W11 compatible without hacks so replacement is due. It will be kept to use for some things not requiring internet etc and plugged in to power due to battery going.
My ipad has slight damage to the glass screen but works well. Repair by Apple is £275. A new one just a bit more.
So, Neo offers cover of laptop and ipad replacement for an attractive cost.
Years ago I was given an early Mac in work to try it out. The difference to functionality from Windows was not hard to get used to. The company stuck with Windows though.
So, the more I think about it a Neo looks the option to take.
I'll look at how I can still use my external drives for back up as a non " cloud" method. Should straight forward so.....
One external is an older Western Seagate 1T capacity with a drive dated as 2008. Currently not accessible via usb but I am getting a SATA docking station to bypass the usb interface. Hopefully that works.
My other external is a Western Digital My Passport portable one with a very recent backup of the laptop. I don't want to lose archived stuff!
