On my 4th Macbook Pro this year
I just wanted to see if anyone else has had similar problems with their Macbook Pro. Without going into great detail; I am currently on my 4th Macbook Pro since late Jan. 2011 early Feb. My fourth one was just wiped clean 3 weeks ago due to problems loading problems, stalling constantly, not able to operate websites efficiently and now is experiencing more problems. Despite getting the privilege of losing all my information again. Has anyone else had similar problems??? Everyone tells me how great their Macs are, but I have yet to have a good experience....going in again today; I guess to get number 5.
Sincerely,
Defeated, and apparently most loyal Apple fan, despite lack of performance
if you could be more specific it may help if you are asking.
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Thanks Kappy, could you please how to contact Apple , through email , I will appreciate if you could kindly guide me where to submit my question as I could not find the email contact. will appreciate your reply. Thank you once again.
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