Help me get a mac book!

[CharlieJ]

Please post idea's to persuade my parents to buy me a mac.
I am 13 years old going in to my tenth year of high school, the subjects I have chosen are DiDa (diploma in digital applications), Media Studies, Art, Product design.

Thanks,

CJ

[Giaguara]

Get some paid work, and save for the MacBook.

[ElDiabloConCaca]

Yep -- save your money. A MacBook isn't going to help you get better grades or make you a better designer or anything -- that's all based upon your own skills, study habits, and time management.

You've already got 4 other Macintosh computers (if I interpret your sig correctly) that should get you through the semester just fine. Misleading your parents into thinking that you NEED the MacBook for your classes is wrong -- if you just WANT a MacBook, tell them that and ask them how they can help you (instead of lying to them to get out of the "hassle" of saving your own money).

Instead of hitting up your parents for 100% of the cost so you can get a free notebook from them, why don't you work out a deal with them -- they pay for half, you pay for the other half with something like yard work, good grades, chores, or some kind of pay-your-parents-by-the-month plan.

[Ishcabittle]

I would tell them that if they don't get you a MacBook, firey death will rain down upon North America in the form of decapitated Barbie heads from space.

If they believe you, pick up one for me too.

[Lt Major Burns]

bloody hell... 13 and he wants a laptop! i didn't get my first computer till i was 20....

[nixgeek]

Find an old Apple II and play Lemonade Stand. That should give you some ideas on how to make enough for a MacBook...

[Lt Major Burns]

i'm on day 20, with $19. i'm hooked, and i have work to do.

[nixgeek]

HAhaAhaAH....just make sure that you don't sell when there's a weather forecast for a low chance of rain....that's the trick.