Is this worth it?

[Parq]

Should I pay 500USD to get my old mac book fixed or should I just purchase a new one? Please reply quick. Thanks!

 

[Endless8]

Look at this: http/www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/laptops/macbook-pro-2016-release-date-news-and-rumors-1318467 in 4 days there will be a new model starting at 1.099$ so the choice is yours. IMO don't repair it, buy a good laptop or save for a new MAC.

 

[sizzling]

As its a 2011 model then no in my opinion. Invest that money in a modern laptop.

 

[USAFRet]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from Parq : "Is it worth it to get these macs repaired?"

Should I pay 500USD to get my old mac book fixed or should I just purchase a new one? Please reply quick. Thanks!?

Also is it worth it to pay 288$ to get this one fixed?

"Should I" is only something you can determine.
$800 to fix two 5 year old laptops? I wouldn't.

 

[jsmithepa]

I'll be the contrarian.

I would fix them if you are happy with their performance, don't plan to do anything new with them, have no need for the "latest and greatest," operating with a tight budget, said laptops are in good cosmetic condition, you still operate them at less than full screen brightness (meaning screen isn't worn that you have to turn it all the way up).

Am keeping my 2011 Air until it dies. I hate the new MacSafe connector, and I dislike they taking out the lighted cover logo (classic Apple), and I hate they going with a single port USB-C. Only thing I do with mine is surfing mostly.