should i buy a computer or stop going to the library?
110715
Both!   The internet can be more educational than u think.Books can only teach you so much,the internet has so much more!
247158
neither - you should buy a dell!  i had an HP laptop and then bought a dell to replace it - its just better bang for your money!\n\nspecifically you should get an inspiron 6000\n\nEDIT::\n\ni just configured an inspiron 6000 with a 100gb hard disk and a DVD-RW/DL burner for $714.00 before tax and shipping (free for a little while)  Also this system has a dedicated graphics card unlike the 2 systems you are looking at
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Most books are online and there isn't as much need for the physical libraries.  Also, with all of the research that is being done every day, it's important to keep track of journals, publications and research studies which most get through e-mails or to organizations that we pay for.  It's pretty much like any other profession; the internet has changed much of education and ongoing education.
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That's a matter of opinion, like which is better, a Chevy or a Ford? Find the reviews and check out the magazines buy the people who do that for a living.\n\nWhat they won't ask you is if you really need a laptop. Do you really need to be mobile, or is it just an occasional maybe thing? Are you going to try and use a laptop as a primary computer? If so, stop right there and re-evaluate. \n\nLook at all of the people on these forums that run out of hard disk space, run out of memory, and are needing the full flexability of a desktop.\n\nI realize I'm outside your question, but you'd be surprised how many people buy a laptop because they're a cute gadget and make you look cool, then spend time with a cramped keyboard and screen and no mouse and their life is miserable, compared to the real deal.
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Get a laptop and use it instead of writing?
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Only the owner of the computer can say if something is still useful. If it still serves its purpose, then it is still useful. If I own the laptop you mentioned and i bought it so I can browse the net or play audio and video, then I can say it would still be useful. But if I am someone that  is into beta testing of new software being introduced in the market, then this particular model might not be able to run the new programs thereby making it obsolete or non-useful.
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It depends on how much you want to spend. If you're on a budget get Dell. If you have money to burn, get Dell.
430508
E-machines brand would be a good choice or buy a new computer at Frys
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You mean replace your computer, I presume.\n\nThat's really up to you.  Obviously technology continues to advance at a rapid pace and better components continue to be made at lower prices.  In the end, it's all about whether you feel your computer serves your needs.\n\nDoes your present computer adequately run all the applications you use?  Can it easily multi-task?  Does its graphics capability match your needs?\n\nIf you're considering an OS upgrade (maybe the soon-to-arrive Windows Vista), that alone may provide the reason to shop for "newer-faster-better".
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You are at school to learn that is why. Imagine how tedious it was in the past to do all your research in the library. Appreciate the computor as a learning tool.It makes information readily available .You shouldn't have carte blanche with the computor anyway if you are a child.
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If you are going to use the laptop to make money, and you will make more money than the monthly installments, then go for it the monthly way.\nOtherwise, its not a wise business decision to buy it on credit. Perhaps it's more of a toy. \nIf that's the case, then buy it cash.\nNEVER NEVER NEVER take credit that won't leave you better off (for example, it's ok to buy a house on credit, as long as you save the rent, but its NOT OKAY to take credit to buy groceries because the next month you will be worse off)
778845
Get off the Internet and open a few books?
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If it exceeds your needs it is a waste of money.  But if you think your needs will change it is usually better to get everything at once.  Especially if we are talking about a laptop.  They are almost impossible to upgrade after the purchace.\n\nI've been buying low end machines for years now.  I can't play the newest games at full speed but the machines are so much cheaper that I can replace them more often and still be ahead of the game.  So many people following the marketers and feel they need the best at whatever cost.  If your needs are met by a slower machine they are much more cost effective.
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I would keep my computer. I can do a lot of things on it like watch TV and listen to music. I can keep in touch with my family & friends via e mails.
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Pros:\nYou get the latest hardware and software.\nYou get  warranty.\nYou do not need to worry about compatibility issues with other hardware that you might wish to purchase.\n\nCons:\nIt's going to get outdated in 6 months anyway.\nIt may be a whole lot of money wasted if you need only basic functionality.\nIf an old computer is working, but out of warranty it probably won't go bad in the near future.\n\nThe verdict: If you are looking to play the latest game, do the most fashionable thing with a computer that others are doing today go ahead and buy the latest and the best model.\n\nIf your needs are more basic, if you want to do some serious work on the machine save money by investing in a cheaper, older model that works.
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Get a Gateway computer, i have one, they last forever and have the best help if something goes wrong. The price may be a bit high but its really worth it overall if you want to keep it for many years to come
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Well, unless I need to do a research paper with confirmable and accurate sources, I don't go to a library.  In fact in the last year I have probably been to a library all but twice and I have no idea how to use a card catalog or the what is it, dewey decimal system which doesn't and never did make any sense.  If I need to look something up for myself 10 times out of 10 I will be doing a search on Google.  If I want to read the news, that's right, off to Google News I go.  I think it has made people lazy in the fact that they no longer have to go anywhere to get the information they need.\n\nI would say it makes finding answers much easier and I don't know about others but in some cases I end up learning something I didn't know and I became more interested in the subject and searched for more information about it.