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General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: Rman on August 28, 2007, 03:47:50 PM

Title: New Computer: Buy on Credit or Save
Post by: Rman on August 28, 2007, 03:47:50 PM

I recently moved into a new apartment.  I gave my computer (Mac Mini w/Apple 20'' Cinema display) to my younger brother.  My generosity has left me without any computer except my work computer.  The move took a good chunk of my savings, plus buying stuff for the apartment.  Sometimes I ask myself if should of stayed with roommates, but when I get to a quiet home after work I feels its worth it.   

My questions is this:  Should buy a new computer on my credit card or should I just save for one?  I'm considering the lower end MacBook.  I also have $5000 of credit card debt which I plan to off in 6 months.

What should I do?

Title: Re: New Computer: Buy on Credit or Save
Post by: Mupepe on August 28, 2007, 04:17:21 PM

save.  it's not even a real question.

Title: Re: New Computer: Buy on Credit or Save
Post by: Tauntaun on August 28, 2007, 04:21:49 PM

Quote from: Mupepe on August 28, 2007, 04:17:21 PM

save.  it's not even a real question.

yeah

Title: Re: New Computer: Buy on Credit or Save
Post by: Rman on August 28, 2007, 04:40:49 PM

Thanks guys.  I usually save for everything. 

Title: Re: New Computer: Buy on Credit or Save
Post by: Fragamemnon on August 28, 2007, 04:48:50 PM

Quote from: Rman on August 28, 2007, 04:40:49 PM

Thanks guys.  I usually save for everything. 

If you really need a machine, you could always ask around your techie friends and see if they have some PC they aren't using to spare. Most people I know who are PC-inclined have enough parts lying around to build at least one machine completely from scratch.

Title: Re: New Computer: Buy on Credit or Save
Post by: MrAngryFace on August 28, 2007, 05:38:30 PM

Credit is a bitch. Especially credit lines through those electronic boutiques or whatever. Ive been paying off my stupid Circuit City card for a while cause of the stupid interest.

Title: Re: New Computer: Buy on Credit or Save
Post by: hyp on August 28, 2007, 07:01:02 PM

i stay the fuck away from credit as much as possible.   and watch this documentary... it'll inspire you:

(http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ByiKFOe7L._AA240_.jpg)