Children D you think that if your child wants to earn enough money to buy a Macbook Pro, that you should help them? Or do you think they should buy it all on their own?
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They should not buy it at all. They don't need that expensive of a computer. The only use for a Macbook is as a status symbol.
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Hey AC I was just kidding about that question. I'm 12 and I wanted to see peoples reactions. I'm fine with a toshiba
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both my kids saved half of the money in high school to purchase their macsbooks and I paid the rest, one was willing to go with an Apple refurbished and her's was half the price. If they can save the funds then I say yes.
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yep, last summer. It was actually quite easy. I had no idea that Amazon sold so many computer components. It's especially good for PC gaming.
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Hah. I'm 14 and I know SO many (spoiled) people my age with Macbook Pros. I'm totally fine with the desktop I built myself.
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To respond to the other person's review: As with all electronics, I'm sure you are not going to allow your kids to throw it. There should be no fear of damage if your kids know how to properly use computers. In other words, most kids these days know that these devices are not toys. Use your judgement and you'll be fine.
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if you can't wait without having the computer i would definitely wait....who knows what Macworld is going to bring us. I have been waiting since August to buy a MBP or MB (first, it was leopard and now i have been fine living without one so I might as well see what's new.)
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I'm doing the same thing. I am thinking along the same lines as you. My concern now is that her laptop is a bit antiquated...hope we don't end up buying another laptop to make it all work smoothly.
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I would love to own a 13' Macbook Pro. In fact, it would be my ideal laptop. I just can't justify dropping $1,200+ for an Apple laptop with similar specs to this Asus notebook, even if they do get Sandy Bridge in March.
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I think so. My don saved his money and bought this for himself. He was 13 at the time. It was his first smArt phone and he really enjoyed it. I think it's a great first phone to see if they can handle responsibility. He's now upgraded an iPhone.
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They are expensive, but worth it. All the pc laptops I've had have failed on me. Apples last longer and you rarely have problems with them. But I'd research all you can on them to come to a decision.
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I would say a little yes but I buy more advanced toys for my kids and they usually catch up with them. Also it will help them learn the alphabet too.
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Hi good day! I'm on vacation in the United States and wanted to buy a macbook pro as this equipment in good condition. edtado wanted to know where this screen and if you have dead pixels. Also the battery life and DVD optical drive running smoothly. You can make a price cut as the currency is very low nuedtra next dollar. thank you very much will edtar in Los Angeles as sending takes?
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I really need to raise my sons allowance if a 7 year old has her own $150. lol
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hi taylor350, what is the education discount consist of? I was about to purchase a Mac for my teacher daughter but may now just give her an amazon giftcard? Does that make more sense?
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It was a Christmas gift for my Daughter, she requested the item, she has a MacBook, item is already in use ,and she really likes it. I think in the description of merchandise, it will advise of what it may be used for.
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SO the amount of money you spend on your son determines how great his Christmas is? Wow, you're teaching him a fine lesson right from the beginning. Profit off of others at Christmas to reward yourself. The spirit of giving is wonderful.
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Did you ever get an answer?? We just bout the new Kindle Fire for our 9yo and while I could let her use my iPad, if she could use it on her own would be so much better!
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Thanks for the input. I constantly have to tell my kids they can't play with my $2,000 Mac laptop when I'm not there with them and the price is definitely right on these. Amazing what they manage to put in these little things for the money. I decided to go with the 900 since the smaller keyboard will probably actually be easier for them. Found one with the same hard drive as the 904. I hope they can make it last. I know they will love it as long as they do.
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Yes! I bought it right after I bought my MacBook a few weeks ago, right before this past Thanksgiving.
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Siska - my newest one just broke last week. Less than 6 months old. Losing count of how many this makes that I've shelled out good money for. Brand new each. I'm looking....I may be a fool, but I'm thinking of trying the wireless. Doubt it will be much better - Apple doesn't seem much interested in making decent, reliable keyboards or mouse for their MacBook Pro ---- and considering how much they both cost, why would they want to stop gouging the customers now when there is money to be made? I'll write a review when I get a wireless. I will warn you, however: I once tried a non-Apple wireless system, and it destroyed my macbook pro. I mean....ate it up. I had to send it away for serious repair.