02-25-2014, 10:38 PM
jdc wrote:
optical drive failure probably isnt the best rationalization to buy a new MPB or MBA -- considering the fact that neither of them come *with* an optical drive... you are sorta right back to you started from
If its still in really good shape then I would say drop in a SSD.
My thoughts EXACTLY.
If your friend is absolutely sold on having the optical drive (and I can understand why he would be), a refurb or eBay are his best bets.