How can I make a deal with my mom in buying a laptop?
Hi so I know it's Christmas, but I really didn't get too much, and I really didn't want much anyway so it's totally fine with me (you see, I'm going to France in the spring with my school so I want spend money there plus the trip itself costs about $3,300). So I was for some reason watching HSN today for about 5 minutes, and that happens to be when they are showing a wonderful Gateway laptop for $670.90. It is especially amazing because it will support The Sims 3, the main reason I want this laptop. Regular HSN price is $799.99. and retail is about $1200.00. So I really want to buy this laptop, but I don't currently have a job. I had one in the summer and have about $350 saved from then, and plan to get a job in March when I have my license. So here's what I want to do. Ask my mom to get me the laptop - I will pay her $300. (I need a little bit of money on me, and I think I'll get about $70 from relatives for Christmas). Then, when I get my job, I will pay off the rest of it. If you were a mom, would you go for this? I mean in the end I really just want this good deal on a great laptop with great system specs. I just need this "loan" from my mom (And truly, I am not cheap in any way and will literally WANT to pay it back, plus I could see what it's like to be in a situation like that and such". So what do you think. This deal ends in less than 3 hours! Do you really think it's a ripoff? My mom is also partial to Gateway laptops (they have customer service in the U.S.). Also she'd be happy to get Sims off the desktop... I would rather pay the price for a really good laptop, but thanks for the input. And yeah, I do a lot of chores (more than any of my siblings - probably more than all them combined and I have 3). Good idea though. HSN sold out of the laptop... :(
Parenting - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
That is a ripoff. If all you want it for is to play sims on and goof off online, go to walmart and get one for 400 dollars.
Answer 2 :
I would ask her if you could pay her back out work it off.
Answer 3 :
well i'm not a mom but i think once u really convince her and show her u want it to study with she might just buy it oh.. n let her see that u are really willing to add money to help buy it . talk to her she might understand!
Answer 4 :
My acer laptop supports Sims 3 and was only $600, you would be far better off going to a reputable office store and asking about different models there. You can get what you want for less than that 'great deal' laptop. Between the $550 and $850 price marks there isn't really that much difference. A personal word of advice would be to go with a SMALLER screen size than you think you'll want- my biggest peeve with mine is the size- I went from a 9 inch netbook to a 15.6 inch laptop because the laptop had a DVD drive. I found the portability of the netbook to be a FAR bigger advantage than the DVD drive which I rarely use.
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Saturday, July 21, 2012
Saturday, July 14, 2012
What should I bring on My 10 day trip to France?
What should I bring on My 10 day trip to France?
I need a list of things that I should bring in my carry-on. So far I have: •Earplugs •Sleep mask •iPod •Magazines •Paperback books •Face wash •Moisturizer •Toner •Portable DVD player •Dry shampoo spray •Detangle spray •Chap stick •Pain relief pills •Laptop •Neck pillow •Blanket •Gum •Over the counter chewing gum for airplanes? •DVDs •Phone •Camera •Pashmina (?) •Travel wallet •Glasses •Sunglasses •Contact case •Cosmetic kit, including liquids in a quart-sized plastic bag •Comb and brush •Vitamins Anything I am missing? Am I allowed to bring food of my own? I don't think I will like the airplane food. I am a vegetarian. Also, France doesn't have peanut butter so am I allowed to bring peanut butter in my suitcase? I will probably bring a few jars. Does my purse count as one of my carry ons and how many carry ons can I have? I don't want to look like a tourist when I go so what outfits should I bring? I will be going there next summer. I will probably be walking a lot! solutions? maybe dr scholls foot padding in my nice shoes? what do people in france wear in the summer? how can I save money on this trip? Btw, I am a girl. In case you needed that for the list. also, what should I bring to france in general? I am not sure of the exact length of the flight but I am sure that it will be a long one. Also, any suggestions of how to get prepared/inspired for the trip? I was thinking mary kate and ashley's passport to paris. I know, its kiddy but the movies are cute in a cheesy way! In case I wasn't clear enough before, I NEED the peaunut butter. this is one of the big sources of protein for me and from what I have noticed, most of the famous french dishes are not vegetarian. Besides not eating meat, I am just a picky eater in general. Though I may try to broaden my horizons in Paris and try foods I wouldn't normally eat, I will still probably not like them. Unfortunately, this is just what usually happens. I WISH I wasn't a picky eater, but thats just the way I am. The list of items above is just for the plane ride! I know that I will need money, okay?
Packing & Preparation - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Wow trip to Paris sounds exciting - I went last year. First things first, don't bring stuff you don't currently use such as dry shampoo, ear plugs, sleeping mask etc. Ear plugs barely help on a plane. I know this sounds daft, but dress how you normally dress and they won't realise you are a tourist. Make sure to bring something conservative for going in the lovely old churches. They'll jnow you're a tourist if you wear the Paris t-shirts or stumble around with a big map. The BEST thing I did before going to Paris was order all the transport passes and cultural/museum/exhibit passes. This way you jump the long queues everywhere (only place you couldn't jump the line was up the tower of notre dame). Also meant I didn't have to queue to buy the passes in France from someone who doesn't speak English and stepped right off the plane, flashed my train tickets and zoomed into Gare du Nord whilst everyone else was trying to buy tickets. You can buy all these passes online -heaps of places sell them. Also you are taking waaaay too much on board - ditch thr moisturiser, toner, detangle spray, neck pillow, blanket from your list, you don't need detangle spray on a plane! :-P Blanket and pillow you get on board. Ditto you don't need a dvd player and dvds - you have your own entertainment system in the seat. Take one book, not heaps plus magazines. You're not going to Paris to read so you're not gonna get through several mags and books in 10 days. Ditch the several jars of peanut butter too - you're there for 10 days, just go without it and buy french food!!!
Answer 2 :
wow! that would be a nice trip. dont bring your blanket, your hotel will provide that. bring only your camera, phone, cash (the most important thing). dvds & magazines, what for? neck pillow? for sure you can only use that in the plane.. bring lite stuffs!
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I need a list of things that I should bring in my carry-on. So far I have: •Earplugs •Sleep mask •iPod •Magazines •Paperback books •Face wash •Moisturizer •Toner •Portable DVD player •Dry shampoo spray •Detangle spray •Chap stick •Pain relief pills •Laptop •Neck pillow •Blanket •Gum •Over the counter chewing gum for airplanes? •DVDs •Phone •Camera •Pashmina (?) •Travel wallet •Glasses •Sunglasses •Contact case •Cosmetic kit, including liquids in a quart-sized plastic bag •Comb and brush •Vitamins Anything I am missing? Am I allowed to bring food of my own? I don't think I will like the airplane food. I am a vegetarian. Also, France doesn't have peanut butter so am I allowed to bring peanut butter in my suitcase? I will probably bring a few jars. Does my purse count as one of my carry ons and how many carry ons can I have? I don't want to look like a tourist when I go so what outfits should I bring? I will be going there next summer. I will probably be walking a lot! solutions? maybe dr scholls foot padding in my nice shoes? what do people in france wear in the summer? how can I save money on this trip? Btw, I am a girl. In case you needed that for the list. also, what should I bring to france in general? I am not sure of the exact length of the flight but I am sure that it will be a long one. Also, any suggestions of how to get prepared/inspired for the trip? I was thinking mary kate and ashley's passport to paris. I know, its kiddy but the movies are cute in a cheesy way! In case I wasn't clear enough before, I NEED the peaunut butter. this is one of the big sources of protein for me and from what I have noticed, most of the famous french dishes are not vegetarian. Besides not eating meat, I am just a picky eater in general. Though I may try to broaden my horizons in Paris and try foods I wouldn't normally eat, I will still probably not like them. Unfortunately, this is just what usually happens. I WISH I wasn't a picky eater, but thats just the way I am. The list of items above is just for the plane ride! I know that I will need money, okay?
Packing & Preparation - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Wow trip to Paris sounds exciting - I went last year. First things first, don't bring stuff you don't currently use such as dry shampoo, ear plugs, sleeping mask etc. Ear plugs barely help on a plane. I know this sounds daft, but dress how you normally dress and they won't realise you are a tourist. Make sure to bring something conservative for going in the lovely old churches. They'll jnow you're a tourist if you wear the Paris t-shirts or stumble around with a big map. The BEST thing I did before going to Paris was order all the transport passes and cultural/museum/exhibit passes. This way you jump the long queues everywhere (only place you couldn't jump the line was up the tower of notre dame). Also meant I didn't have to queue to buy the passes in France from someone who doesn't speak English and stepped right off the plane, flashed my train tickets and zoomed into Gare du Nord whilst everyone else was trying to buy tickets. You can buy all these passes online -heaps of places sell them. Also you are taking waaaay too much on board - ditch thr moisturiser, toner, detangle spray, neck pillow, blanket from your list, you don't need detangle spray on a plane! :-P Blanket and pillow you get on board. Ditto you don't need a dvd player and dvds - you have your own entertainment system in the seat. Take one book, not heaps plus magazines. You're not going to Paris to read so you're not gonna get through several mags and books in 10 days. Ditch the several jars of peanut butter too - you're there for 10 days, just go without it and buy french food!!!
Answer 2 :
wow! that would be a nice trip. dont bring your blanket, your hotel will provide that. bring only your camera, phone, cash (the most important thing). dvds & magazines, what for? neck pillow? for sure you can only use that in the plane.. bring lite stuffs!
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Saturday, July 7, 2012
Do I need to buy a power adapter for my appliances when going to another country?
Do I need to buy a power adapter for my appliances when going to another country?
I am considering going to Cuzco, Peru this summer, and last summer when I went to France none of my small appliances (hair straightener, laptop etc.) worked. Of course my more "natural" French friends thought it was very funny that I couldn't straighten my hair, but I would like to be able to use my appliances this trip. So what do I have to do? Where do American appliances work? Will I have to buy an adapter? And if so, what kind? Thanks!!
Other - Hardware - 2 Answers
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Generally you do need an adapter.
Answer 2 :
go to radio shack and get a converter
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I am considering going to Cuzco, Peru this summer, and last summer when I went to France none of my small appliances (hair straightener, laptop etc.) worked. Of course my more "natural" French friends thought it was very funny that I couldn't straighten my hair, but I would like to be able to use my appliances this trip. So what do I have to do? Where do American appliances work? Will I have to buy an adapter? And if so, what kind? Thanks!!
Other - Hardware - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Generally you do need an adapter.
Answer 2 :
go to radio shack and get a converter
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Sunday, July 1, 2012
New laptop for WoW/crysis/Diablo3?
New laptop for WoW/crysis/Diablo3?
Hey guys, I was hoping for some input on the new laptop I'm about to purchase. First off I realize most of you guys probably are Dell haters but i am stuck in France at the moment and it was the easiest way for me to buy a qwerty keyboard and American system. Here are the PCs stats: XPS M1730 CORE 2 DUO T8300 2.40GHz,800,3M Hard Drive: 320GB Free Fall Sensor (7200RPM) 4 Go (2x2Go) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM 17.0" UltraSharp Widescreen WUXGA (1920x1200) TFT Display with TrueLife with 2.0MP Web camera DUAL SLI 512MB nVidia GeForce 9800 GT Will this run wow perfectly on max settings with 70 fps +? And do any of you know if I can run crysis on it. Thanks for the help
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
you will be able to run crysis..crysis has a lot of graphics settings so play around with them so you get a nice visual/performance mix. I would say medium to high. WoW it should do fine.
Answer 2 :
WoW will run very well on that computer. It will run Crysis at mid-high settings fairly well, too.
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Hey guys, I was hoping for some input on the new laptop I'm about to purchase. First off I realize most of you guys probably are Dell haters but i am stuck in France at the moment and it was the easiest way for me to buy a qwerty keyboard and American system. Here are the PCs stats: XPS M1730 CORE 2 DUO T8300 2.40GHz,800,3M Hard Drive: 320GB Free Fall Sensor (7200RPM) 4 Go (2x2Go) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM 17.0" UltraSharp Widescreen WUXGA (1920x1200) TFT Display with TrueLife with 2.0MP Web camera DUAL SLI 512MB nVidia GeForce 9800 GT Will this run wow perfectly on max settings with 70 fps +? And do any of you know if I can run crysis on it. Thanks for the help
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
you will be able to run crysis..crysis has a lot of graphics settings so play around with them so you get a nice visual/performance mix. I would say medium to high. WoW it should do fine.
Answer 2 :
WoW will run very well on that computer. It will run Crysis at mid-high settings fairly well, too.
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