The Pot Belly Stove

[Localonthe8s]

Valentine's Day is lame. Never really liked it except in '08..

[Austin M.]

Wooooow. I have $750 and am willing to pay my Grandparents that much to help me out and buy the MacBook Air for school and editing purposes. They won't do it. Why? "I don't need it." So right now I have a failing computer that has almost the same specs. I'm not "allowed" to get a new computer. Whatever this is, something of value will be lost.

[Tyler]

Just curious, how old are you Austin?

[Austin M.]

14. I always pay for my own stuff but in this case I just needed help with this. The only reason I need a good editing computer is because I make videos and other things for our church. If it wasn't for the editing portion (and the lasting-longer part), I would need or want a Mac. They're too overpriced, for a UNIX foundation.

[Donovan]

Austin, that sounds a bit difficult. I hope you all come to a solution, but don't complain about things like that. You could be far worse off.

[Tyler]

Sorry, but I agree, you shouldn't get a MacBook Air at age 14. Kids get higher end electronics and gadgets younger and younger. Go out and play or something, or better yet, make due with what you have or can afford. The time will come when you can work and come up with the money on your own. And, if it's for video editing, a MBA isn't necessary. There are plenty of cheaper Windows machines out there that have better specs. Just my two cents, although you probably disagree.

[Mr. Rainman]

Sorry, but I agree, you shouldn't get a MacBook Air at age 14. Kids get higher end electronics and gadgets younger and younger. Go out and play or something, or better yet, make due with what you have or can afford. The time will come when you can work and come up with the money on your own. And, if it's for video editing, a MBA isn't necessary. There are plenty of cheaper Windows machines out there that have better specs. Just my two cents, although you probably disagree.

Second that. Besides, Apple discounts a 150 bucks once you get into college. Worth waiting for the savings, in my opinion.

[TWCToday]

Wooooow. I have $750 and am willing to pay my Grandparents that much to help me out and buy the MacBook Air for school and editing purposes. They won't do it. Why? "I don't need it." So right now I have a failing computer that has almost the same specs. I'm not "allowed" to get a new computer. Whatever this is, something of value will be lost.

Macbook Air for editing is a big no no. It might have an i5/i7 processor but everything is underclocked and under powered to save battery. Airs are not meant for heavy workloads. I suggest a Pro if you are doing heavy video editing. If you have the money for an Apple computer thats fine but windows systems are just as powerful and will do what you need.

Sorry, but I agree, you shouldn't get a MacBook Air at age 14. Kids get higher end electronics and gadgets younger and younger. Go out and play or something, or better yet, make due with what you have or can afford. The time will come when you can work and come up with the money on your own. And, if it's for video editing, a MBA isn't necessary. There are plenty of cheaper Windows machines out there that have better specs. Just my two cents, although you probably disagree.

I say mooch your parents for every penny. Nah I say if you have the money get the gadgets you want. I got tech gadgets when I was young but it didn't mean I automatically stopped going outside and participating in the real world.

IF you have the money I say go ahead and enjoy buying what you want. However be vigilant of your future. If you don't have money saved for college I suggest you skip the luxury items and start saving. I was fortunate enough not to have that problem but college is getting more expensive by the year.

Second that. Besides, Apple discounts a 150 bucks once you get into college. Worth waiting for the savings, in my opinion.

5 years for $150 bucks?

[Mr. Rainman]

Yeah, sorry. I was brought up being very patient for things, as I don't have a whole lot of money. I'm betting that prices will continue to drop over 5 years, though. Martin is right, though...keep in mind your future expenses. College is usually a big one (that was a problem I narrowly avoided a year ago).

[Mike M]

I despise Macs (don't hurt me Jonathan )... Windows can handle things just as well. And if you say otherwise, then you are not taking proper care of your computer.

I built my own PC last summer using some of the best hardware out there, and it still cost me several hundreds less than even a MB Air.

[Localonthe8s]

Well, I am headed back to university tomorrow as I have classes in the afternoon. I'm concerned that the poor weather will hamper the 2 hour drive up to New Brunswick. But, I don't know if I can start doing work again because I feel like I can't memorize or remember things anymore since finals were over lol.

I'm also concerned about after spring semester, in regards to what to do over the summer break. For you guys in or have attended college, during the summer do you take summer courses, work, intern or volunteer in your field of interest or do some combo of these?

[Mr. Rainman]

Well, I am headed back to university tomorrow as I have classes in the afternoon. I'm concerned that the poor weather will hamper the 2 hour drive up to New Brunswick. But, I don't know if I can start doing work again because I feel like I can't memorize or remember things anymore since finals were over lol.

I'm also concerned about after spring semester, in regards to what to do over the summer break. For you guys in or have attended college, during the summer do you take summer courses, work, intern or volunteer in your field of interest or do some combo of these?

Well, I just started, but I can give you some insight on what my plans are. I've got a double major to work with, which extends my college time to 5 to 5.5 semesters, so I'm going to be spending several summers there working on classes to possibly reduce that time. I also found a job, although not in my interest field. I'll be working for the TSA with airport security in Grand Forks over the summer until junior year, at which point I'll be eligible to apply for an internship at NWS Grand Forks.

[phw115wvwx]

Well, I am headed back to university tomorrow as I have classes in the afternoon. I'm concerned that the poor weather will hamper the 2 hour drive up to New Brunswick. But, I don't know if I can start doing work again because I feel like I can't memorize or remember things anymore since finals were over lol.

I'm also concerned about after spring semester, in regards to what to do over the summer break. For you guys in or have attended college, during the summer do you take summer courses, work, intern or volunteer in your field of interest or do some combo of these?

I didn't take any summer courses, but I volunteered for two summers at the NWS in Blacksburg, VA and did an internship during a third summer at HPC in Silver Spring, MD.  I would strongly urge you to find some opportunities that fit within your planned major so that you have a foot in the door when you graduate and start applying for full-time jobs.

[Localonthe8s]

Well, I am headed back to university tomorrow as I have classes in the afternoon. I'm concerned that the poor weather will hamper the 2 hour drive up to New Brunswick. But, I don't know if I can start doing work again because I feel like I can't memorize or remember things anymore since finals were over lol.

I'm also concerned about after spring semester, in regards to what to do over the summer break. For you guys in or have attended college, during the summer do you take summer courses, work, intern or volunteer in your field of interest or do some combo of these?

I didn't take any summer courses, but I volunteered for two summers at the NWS in Blacksburg, VA and did an internship during a third summer at HPC in Silver Spring, MD.  I would strongly urge you to find some opportunities that fit within your planned major so that you have a foot in the door when you graduate and start applying for full-time jobs.

That sounds logical. Well, I cannot do any summer research/internships until next summer or junior year (when I'll look for some) as I have not completed my main math and science courses yet, but I was thinking about maybe working part-time as a Pharm Tech and taking a science class at the local CC. Volunteering also sounds like a good option, but it will be difficult for me to afford next year's tuition if I do not earn some income, so I figured having a job in a related field can't hurt.

But regardless of major, if you work in a field that doesn't exactly pertain to your major and you write this information down in your application to professional/graduate school or on a resume, would that hurt your chances in any way?

[Mr. Rainman]

Well, I am headed back to university tomorrow as I have classes in the afternoon. I'm concerned that the poor weather will hamper the 2 hour drive up to New Brunswick. But, I don't know if I can start doing work again because I feel like I can't memorize or remember things anymore since finals were over lol.

I'm also concerned about after spring semester, in regards to what to do over the summer break. For you guys in or have attended college, during the summer do you take summer courses, work, intern or volunteer in your field of interest or do some combo of these?

I didn't take any summer courses, but I volunteered for two summers at the NWS in Blacksburg, VA and did an internship during a third summer at HPC in Silver Spring, MD.  I would strongly urge you to find some opportunities that fit within your planned major so that you have a foot in the door when you graduate and start applying for full-time jobs.

That sounds logical. Well, I cannot do any summer research/internships until next summer or junior year (when I'll look for some) as I have not completed my main math and science courses yet, but I was thinking about maybe working part-time as a Pharm Tech and taking a science class at the local CC. Volunteering also sounds like a good option, but it will be difficult for me to afford next year's tuition if I do not earn some income, so I figured having a job in a related field can't hurt.

But regardless of major, if you work in a field that doesn't exactly pertain to your major and you write this information down in your application to professional/graduate school or on a resume, would that hurt your chances in any way?

Well, first off, what is your major? For the resume, any addition employment is good to see, as it shows you have job experience. As for graduate school, I think they're more worried about your academic grades more than your job. I can't answer this for sure, though.