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Q: How can I get my parents to buy a new computer?
Submitted By: chocolatemilklover, 308 days, 15 hours, 13 minutes ago
I have a really old computer and have been trying to get my parents to buy me new one, to no avail. Any ideas?
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Submitted By: bodil
And, not meaning to snark, but you're extremely lucky to have a computer in the first place - don't forget all those who are worse off than you.
Submitted By: sanka
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Submitted By: dev ( 307 days, 13 hours, 16 minutes ago )
Don't try to get your parents to buy you a new computer, instead:
Save up money
Search the web to find the computer best suited for your needs for the least amount of money
When you have about a third to a half the amount of the money of the computer you want to buy, casually mention that you are saving for a computer to help you do homework more efficiently a few times over a few days. Don't complain that your old computer is too old to play HL2 or anything likec that. A week later, say, how your computer is increasing getting harder to use because it is getting full of spyware, and explain how a new computer would help you in school (give reasons like: you'd be able to write papers quicker, you'd be able to research on the internet more efficiently, you'd be able to program faster, etc. (DONT mention gaming, or music, or movies). If they understand, show them several computers you've found while you were looking for the best deal. Explain how you've been looking for the best computer with the lowest price for the past few weeks. Ask if they could consider help paying for part of it. If they aren't convinced, think up more reasons how it would help you academically (and whatever else they want you to be good at).
Try to sell your current computer to a younger brother or a friend. Start your selling price high and explain all the great qualities of your current computer, lower your price slowly until you can sell it. Use this money towards your new computer.
Save up money
Search the web to find the computer best suited for your needs for the least amount of money
When you have about a third to a half the amount of the money of the computer you want to buy, casually mention that you are saving for a computer to help you do homework more efficiently a few times over a few days. Don't complain that your old computer is too old to play HL2 or anything likec that. A week later, say, how your computer is increasing getting harder to use because it is getting full of spyware, and explain how a new computer would help you in school (give reasons like: you'd be able to write papers quicker, you'd be able to research on the internet more efficiently, you'd be able to program faster, etc. (DONT mention gaming, or music, or movies). If they understand, show them several computers you've found while you were looking for the best deal. Explain how you've been looking for the best computer with the lowest price for the past few weeks. Ask if they could consider help paying for part of it. If they aren't convinced, think up more reasons how it would help you academically (and whatever else they want you to be good at).
Try to sell your current computer to a younger brother or a friend. Start your selling price high and explain all the great qualities of your current computer, lower your price slowly until you can sell it. Use this money towards your new computer.
Submitted By: z_aksis
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You've got to sell it to your parents.
Submitted By: toekneebullard ( 305 days, 2 hours, 30 minutes ago )
You have to look at it from your parents perspective. If you can do what you need to with the computer you have, you've got no chance. However, if you can make your parents think that the lack of good computer is effecting your schoolwork, you're in. Mind you, if you're just blatantly lying, they will find out, and then you're REALLY screwed.
For a better computer, tell them about how a higher end computer will stay relevant for much longer. My parents bought a 1.2GHz computer back when they were the best out there, and it's lasted me this long. 6 years or so. Now that it's old and I need a replacement, I've got to convince my wife we need a new one. Heh...funny how history repeats itself.
For a better computer, tell them about how a higher end computer will stay relevant for much longer. My parents bought a 1.2GHz computer back when they were the best out there, and it's lasted me this long. 6 years or so. Now that it's old and I need a replacement, I've got to convince my wife we need a new one. Heh...funny how history repeats itself.
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>format C: ;)
Submitted By: z_aksis ( 300 days, 11 hours and 4 seconds ago )
Please note this is a joke. I never would recommend deleting anyones data without thier full consent.
Try educating yourself AND your parents as to what your OLD computer cant do and what a NEW computer can do and how a new PC would benefit the both of you. If you're trying to get your parents to get you a new $3000 gaming rig so you can play Doom 3 when all they will ever do is surf the web via dialup.... refer to the "get a job" post ingrate. It's rougher than you think being a parent!
Try educating yourself AND your parents as to what your OLD computer cant do and what a NEW computer can do and how a new PC would benefit the both of you. If you're trying to get your parents to get you a new $3000 gaming rig so you can play Doom 3 when all they will ever do is surf the web via dialup.... refer to the "get a job" post ingrate. It's rougher than you think being a parent!