Truthfully? We go crazy trying to figure out why the stupid thing crapped out and finally in tears, we buy new ones hoping it doesn't blow up like the previous one. I got tired of Windows and all the problems it gave me and bought an iMac w/dual processors. Haven't had any problems since then.

Sometimes the later operating systems just aren't able to process today's information. It overloads and stalls out. I did install Windows XP on my iMac hard drive and haven't had problems when I boot over. I only need XP for some quilting software and my embroidery machine software.

You don't have to have tons of apps on your iPad. I have maybe 15. A couple of e-readers, Jump (allows you to use your iPad to remotely use your computer from another room..great for messing with the people sitting there and wondering why the mouse is moving all over the screen), a couple of games and some other stuff. I have a wireless keyboard that I use for my iPad for easier typing. It really wasn't made for doing long term work. I know they make a pen for it which really helps with the typing problems.

I plan on keeping my Mac until it dies. No need for the "latest and greatest" for me. My cell phone is outdated technology-wise but as long as it works, no need to upgrade.

If yours is working, no reason to upgrade unless you are so fed up with it you need something else.