Originally Posted by strelnik

I am seriously considering a jump to an Apple computer, probably a laptop of some kind.

I'd like to try a used one first, before sinking serious money, but really have not followed the Apple models, series, etc.

My intent is to use it for web-browsing, word processing, e-mail and occasional downloading.

Any models to get or avoid? Price range to look at? Features I must have? I assume the laptops come with batteries and AC adaptor, right?