I’m not due for a laptop upgrade until next year. It’s about 4 years old. Two co-workers just got brand new Macs. I want one before they’re gone and the start issuing refurbished ones. Have any of you made moves to get to the top of the list? Like the oops “accidental” coffee spill?

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We don't have much in the way of a formal process for computer upgrades here. They only seem to happen happen when a comp completely conks out. Love the idea of an accidental coffee spill, but I'm not sure I'd be bold enough to pull it off. Do you have any Adobe programs installed on yours? If not, add a few and your computer should slow to the point of being essentially unusable in next to no time.

I like the plan. Due to security reasons, I can’t do my own installs and upgrades and it’s also for the reason you listed😀
I work from home and everyone knows I like to work from Starbucks, so it was just a matter of time…

Hahah if only! I'm currently working a contract/remote job, so new equipment comes out of my pocket, unfortunately. How do you know you'll get a refurbished one? Maybe you'll get a new model?

My last two were “new-ish” but they came in FedEx boxes with accessories in ziplock bags. They weren’t in the beautiful Apple boxes with that fresh MacBook smell😀 Five year olds are phased out of rotation.

Honestly I haven't done that for fear of getting in trouble. But I have been in that same situation and its annoying. You get the refurbished laptop while new hires get a brand new computer.

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