10.06.2006

Today, Barb is: back within the same week for a second post!

so. the computer that i own (and my brother/s built for me when i graduated from high school over five years ago) is sorta kinda a peice of crap. i am trying to decide (with Joe's help) if i just want to upgrade it or if i just want to bite the big bullet and buy a new laptop. take into consideration that i am saving money becaue i am living at home with my parents, but that is offset by the increase in gas expenditures. but i am still saving money. that i am hoping will be able to go to a car/house/living expences when i find a new job. i would be able to deal with spending a few hundred to get the desktop updated. but i do fully enjoy the thoughts of having a laptop that i can drag around with me a heck of a lot easier than the desktop.

so. the question arises.
do i upgrade my desktop?
do i wait until thanksgiving/christmas and buy a cheapy generaric laptop?
do i wait until thanksgiving/christmas and buy a newer kinda on sale laptop?
do i go on craigslist and try to get one there?

i will be more than willing to take a poll and find out.
so... GO

confused barb

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Before you decide if you need a new computer you need to decide why you need a new computer. Once you remember you only use your computer for Web, Music, Photos, and Movies go to an Apple store and have them show you how well an MacBook can do everything you want. Then go to CompUSA (or whatever electronics store has the cutest boys) and try to get them to show you how well a Dell Laptop can do everything you want.

Take into account how much cooler the MacBook looks, how much easier it is to get it fixed while it is under Warranty (take it to an Apple Store), the extra features (built in webcam/remote), and the nice software (iPhoto, iMovie). Apple's aren't cheaper than the cheap generic ugly laptops that you are thinking about, but you might want to consider waiting a few extra months and getting something you will be really happy with long term... even if it isn't an Apple.