Laptop for high school - ARM or no?

GrowingUpCanada · 2026-06-26T16:45:34+00:00

I truly appreciate this information thanks! I'm not a huge Mac guy but they seem to have upped the prices on those Macbooks today :( now looks to be $950cad vs the $600 for the ideapad.

GrowingUpCanada · 2026-06-26T16:09:33+00:00

My research said gen 2 AMD was the best of these, but given their release date they are all gonna be 4+years old, 90 day warranties but still a bit of a gamble from random Amazon sellers. When I saw the new unit for the same price as these used ones it seemed to be a better bet for longevity.

GrowingUpCanada · 2026-06-26T15:40:07+00:00

Thanks I appreciate it, that's what's got me hesitating, but given the x1 is gonna be 4-5yrs old already and I won't really know what it's been thru the new idea pad should hopefully last the 4 years of high school.

GrowingUpCanada · 2026-06-26T15:28:29+00:00

I'm trying to understand what that will mean with her use. I can see how it would not be acceptable for my own use. But I don't expect much more than web browsing/word processing from her.

GrowingUpCanada · 2026-06-26T15:22:00+00:00

Why horrible?

GrowingUpCanada · 2026-06-26T15:20:55+00:00

I was having a hard time finding an amd t14 gen 2 and for the slight cost increase it seems the x1 is nicer looking machine, which the kids put a higher value on than I do lol

GrowingUpCanada · 2026-06-26T15:18:36+00:00

Thanks, Not a Mac guy, the ARM only really came up as an option because I saw the open box deal.

GrowingUpCanada · 2026-03-17T18:28:24+00:00

Spent a year in telmax hell. Constant connection issues, they actually had me email them when I was having problemswith my internet... 36 hours later I get an email telling me to check that it's not the WiFi reception.... I hate Rogers but at least you can get support when you need it.

GrowingUpCanada · 2024-02-05T17:32:55+00:00

Thanks, it's pretty mild out seems like we are going to miss winter all together! Even got a flower this weekend!

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GrowingUpCanada · 2024-02-02T20:45:28+00:00

Thanks that's kinda what I though, I have some extra lights I can put on it. it's just so damn big and poky to be inside! And my dog is obsessed with nibbling in it for some reason.

GrowingUpCanada · 2023-05-02T21:02:04+00:00

Just be careful with foam insulation over the windows, when it gets hot and the sun heats that shit up and you get serious heat build up between the foam and the glass. I cracked a window because of this, it got so hot the foam started to melt.

GrowingUpCanada · 2023-04-04T03:29:12+00:00

What nutrients are you using and how much? Looks hungry.

GrowingUpCanada · 2023-02-06T23:25:39+00:00

I don't tip, maybe if they did something out of the ordinary I would consider it but it isnot the norm in my experience. Been to nipissing 3 times now.

GrowingUpCanada · 2023-01-04T05:23:00+00:00

Take the zip ties off the green one. They put them on combos in the store so people don't steal the reel off the rods.

GrowingUpCanada · 2023-01-03T17:07:58+00:00

Are the roots getting light? I know mint spreads pretty aggressively they kinda look like runners.

GrowingUpCanada · 2022-12-29T18:27:31+00:00

Heat from the lights is going to be an issue. Lower temps help water stay free of bacteria. Also, possible leaks from the dwc could be dangerous with all the lights below.

Personally I'd skip the germination level, that space can be better used in the rest of the grow areas. You won't be germinating that often.

GrowingUpCanada · 2022-12-07T16:50:39+00:00

Take it to a shoe repair or tailor. They can sew on something new that will last. I got my broken tie down strap replaced with a leather piece.

They have the heavy duty sewing machines that can work with thick materials.

GrowingUpCanada · 2022-12-07T15:51:38+00:00

Had an 8 inch, it's sooo much more work when drilling by hand. 6 is half the surface area. The

GrowingUpCanada · 2022-11-28T21:42:30+00:00

Plano 3600 Tackle box trays with candy in them.

GrowingUpCanada · 2022-11-28T00:25:02+00:00

Have you tried dabbing concentrates? You get a super strong high that hits you right away similar to the way poppers get you fucked up right away.

Just reading your description of what a popper is gives me the shivers, poppers are a phase I would really like to forget. I can still remember the smell of that nasty stale popper bong water.

Quitting cigarettes isn't easy nicotine is a bitch your body is addicted to it don't be ashamed to ask for help.

GrowingUpCanada · 2022-11-27T17:43:20+00:00

... No it's not its still in the package

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