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Should I get a new macbook for college?
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<blockquote data-quote="deathtolife04" data-source="post: 746241" data-attributes="member: 20361"><p>I've had my macbook for two years. I haven't had any MAJOR problems with it. I've had battery issues and I'm planning on getting a new battery next year. I've had some problems lately with my burner, but I've just been burning at half speed and it works fine (haven't tried to burn DVDs in a while, I'm not sure if that would work or not).</p><p></p><p>Also- part of the edge of the computer, like the plastic near the trackpad, is slowly starting to come off. Just the edge though. A few inches of it has come off on the bottom right corner.</p><p></p><p></p><p>So anyway, next year I was planning on buying a new battery, the new version of iLife, and the new operating system.</p><p></p><p>Today I was reading more about the new macbooks, and was tempted to just buy a new one.</p><p></p><p>Do you think that would be dumb? There not as expensive as I thought they'd be.</p><p></p><p>The only reason I'm tempted to buy a new one is because I've already had my laptop for two years. How much longer do you think it should last me? I mean I use it A LOT, so I don't think it's gonna last me as long as it'll last people who just use it a couple hours a day.</p><p></p><p>I currently do my school online, so I'm basically always on my computer doing something.</p><p></p><p>I just can't decide if I should put a buncha money in it (for a new battery, the new operation system that's coming out next year, the new iLife, and maybe eventually a new cd burner) since I'm not sure how much longer it's gonna last me.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The only thing is- my warranty goes another year. I could probably get them to replace the burner if it totally craps out on me. I just get extremely annoyed waiting on the phone for 45 min. to talk to someone.</p><p></p><p>And also- should my warranty cover the plastic coming off my computer? And if so, could I just take it to the apple store to get fixed? And how long would I be without my computer?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Based on your experience, how long do macbooks last if they're used A LOT?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="deathtolife04, post: 746241, member: 20361"] I've had my macbook for two years. I haven't had any MAJOR problems with it. I've had battery issues and I'm planning on getting a new battery next year. I've had some problems lately with my burner, but I've just been burning at half speed and it works fine (haven't tried to burn DVDs in a while, I'm not sure if that would work or not). Also- part of the edge of the computer, like the plastic near the trackpad, is slowly starting to come off. Just the edge though. A few inches of it has come off on the bottom right corner. So anyway, next year I was planning on buying a new battery, the new version of iLife, and the new operating system. Today I was reading more about the new macbooks, and was tempted to just buy a new one. Do you think that would be dumb? There not as expensive as I thought they'd be. The only reason I'm tempted to buy a new one is because I've already had my laptop for two years. How much longer do you think it should last me? I mean I use it A LOT, so I don't think it's gonna last me as long as it'll last people who just use it a couple hours a day. I currently do my school online, so I'm basically always on my computer doing something. I just can't decide if I should put a buncha money in it (for a new battery, the new operation system that's coming out next year, the new iLife, and maybe eventually a new cd burner) since I'm not sure how much longer it's gonna last me. The only thing is- my warranty goes another year. I could probably get them to replace the burner if it totally craps out on me. I just get extremely annoyed waiting on the phone for 45 min. to talk to someone. And also- should my warranty cover the plastic coming off my computer? And if so, could I just take it to the apple store to get fixed? And how long would I be without my computer? Based on your experience, how long do macbooks last if they're used A LOT? [/QUOTE]
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