I'm a teen and am trying to get a job so I can have money to buy food and clothes for my family and me. I figured having a laptop would make it a lot easier to be organized. I want something sleek, easy-to-use, and portable. I love the way Apple keys are so easy to push, but I can't afford that! Please help.
By Bekerz
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If your family needs food and clothes, I don't think you really need a laptop. Go get a job first. Look for part time jobs in food service or in grocery stores. You can also do odd jobs for people - mowing lawns, shoveling snow, walking dogs, checking on homes and feeding pets for people on holidays, household chores and housecleaning.
I agree with the above answer.
If you are still planning on a purchase, there are many stores that have refurbished computers. My son takes people's computers 'they are done with', whether updating, etc and refurbishes them as a hobby. They go to people in need who could not afford the initial purchase. They pay the update/repair cost, usually under $50, come with antivirus on. We have been able to keep many computers out of landfills this way. For the better part, they have been going to older persons who don't care for high speed, high memory, etc.
For someone who has little necessities in his family life, it is alot to complain about how easy the keys might work. That is for someone who can walk into any store and pick up any computer.
I have my same keyboard from 10 years ago, even tho I am 3 computers news. Can I afford new? Yes, but why buy more than I need? Watch when computers go on sale. Ask retail store when the turn over is. I was able to get my $700 computer for $350. Another place, watch ads from local colleges. Many students had to have computers for classes, but find when finishing 4 years, they want to update, etc. Many times you can pick them up for $50 to $100. Check just before semester ending times. Have secured many that way for people too.
An important expense with any computer is getting online, accessing the web,searching, etc. Is Connecting To The Internet. It's called wifi. The $ charge can range from $20 a month upwards. There are free access places like the library, your school, community centers, MacDonalds, etc.
Think of it like having a car, if you can't buy gas; it just stays parked. Research & get a job before you pay anything for computer use.
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