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i want a new computer
I have a compaq and it seriously sucks. The battery lasts twenty minutes and it doesn't even go til zero, it dies at 15 percent. When it dies, I have to take the battery out, plug it in first and then put the battery in. Then when it turns on, I have to reconnect to the internet everytime. I want to get a mac for 999.99 but my dad says I don't need it. What do I do? ):
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I am not too fond of Mac myself. I think it would be a better choice to go for a good PC instead, as dshannon advises. I tend to recommend Dell either for laptops or desktops because they are very reliable. Their site is here: www.dell.co.uk. What do you use your computer for mostly?
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If your a starbucks drinking, elitist snob, then a mac is perfect for you. If you want to control your computer rather than vice-versa, I recommend finding a super cheap PC (pawn shops are great, especially if they wont boot)you could pick up one of those babies for dirt cheap and order a new motherboard, pirate or buy Windows and bam! High performance computer for like 2-3 bills. Learn a lot about maint. on your computer too. Then, when something breaks you don't have to sell your soul to Steve Jobs for some patch kit. How to do this is all over the net.
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A battery for your notebook will likely cost somewhere in the realm of $100. The battery on any laptop, Mac or PC, tends to die within a few years unless you take perfect care of it (not leaving it plugged in past the charging time, not charging it unless it's fully depleted, etc). I have had the battery die on a Mac laptop that I used for work. It's not a PC independent problem.
This site has batteries for all makes of computer. You can look up your laptop model and find out what you would be spending:
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A new PC laptop would be anywhere between $400 and $1200. They're easier to fix, easier to upgrade and more compatible with external plug-ins like monitors and mouses, so if you plan on docking your notebook, that could be a problem. They can get viruses, but only if you're stupid in your browsing and downloading. I got Google Chrome, and it has built-in virus checks for websites. Heck, you can buy a really awesome virus detection program and the laptop for less than the cost of the Mac. So keep that in mind.
A PC will do just about everything but major graphic programs. Unless you're a graphic designer, you probably don't NEED a Mac. Well, really, nobody NEEDS a fancy computer to begin with, but we all like them, don't we? ;)
If your dad is the one buying, he's the one with the say-so. If you're buying, then there's nothing stopping you. Maybe if you're really set on getting a Mac and he's buying the computer, you can have him set what he thinks is a reasonable price limit and you can top up the amount that a Mac would cost.
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Unless you have had a lot of bad experiences with pcs, I wouldn't recommend it, because it's nearly 500$ more than a PC that, with good care, would probably last 4-5 years.
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You need a new laptop that's for sure. While your father has an opinion it all boils down to it being your cash and your investment not his. You can't go wrong with a Macintosh.
They don't get viruses, are really fast and the best thing going for a creative person especially if they are in to design and photography and anything produced on them can be changed into Windows files.
How long have you had your laptop? If it's under an extended warranty they will repair it for you and give you a new battery at least. If it's up that get the Macintosh but don't buy it without the 3 year Apple Care warranty as that protects you and gives tons of technical support.
I have had my Mac since 2006 and it still works as fast as it did the day I took it out of the box. It's a smart move to make. Also, buy online from apple.com or go to the Apple Store to avoid being sold anything refurbished by people who don't know shit about Macs as believe me there's a lot of sales people who don't. The product will last longer than a PC and be free of spyware, viruses and a lot of Windows issues.
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