I am a semi-retired academic continuing use an Apple computer to research books, newspapers @ academic journals online and to use it for writing book-length manuscripts. .Some time ago I had a 15 inch Apple Pro that I absolutely loved. Now I have a 13 inch Os X El Capitan I purchased in the Philippines two years ago that was supposed to be new; it is junk! I would like your advice on purchasing from Apple a refurbished Apple computer that would fit my needs. I also would like your views on the kind of software it should have on it for my needs. I would like to obtain an answer to my questions sometime in the next day or two. However, if you are busy and it will take you several days to answer I certainly am willing to wait as getting correct information from an expert is very important for me. You have my email, but if it has gotten lost, it is "j**5@gmail.com". If you should call me my landline number is: ***-***-**** . If there is a charge for your services I am willing to pay with a credit card. I am a Canadian and live on Vancouver Island.