So, I have a few things that I want to get technology-wise before LeakyCon.
a) a digital camera, because I lost mine at the Calgary Comic Expo. (I think I mentioned this in a previous post)
and,
b) a Netbook. For writing and school notes a schtuff. But mostly writing.
(Also an iPad. But that's not going to happen.)
I was content with waiting for a few months before I got either, but then Best Buy had to go and have a sale. Well, it's tomorrow night. After they close. It's like a VIP, members-only sale. And Netbooks are $25 off. And so are mice. (And I really need a new mouse.) And the camera I want is currently on sale. ($50 off) And I can't decide which one I want/need more. So my task for you, my dear followers, is to help me choose!
NETBOOK
a
It's a PC, sure (and I'm an Apple girl all the way), but it's tiny and compact and can go with me anywhere. It'll definitely help on the procrastination when it comes to my book, and it will also be good for no procrastination when it comes to school assignments. (And also for general note taking in school) Also, I will have a computer when it comes to traveling (aka LeakyCon), so I will be able to do computer-ly stuff. This could technically go under "school supplies" which I can cover under my student loan, sort of. (I didn't plan to claim it, but I did claim some computer stuff under my student loan, like interwebs and ink and such). With the Best Buy sale, I get $25 off. The sale is only for a couple of hours.
CAMERA
a or b
Camera's are useful things. I love taking pictures with my friends, and the video feature will be handy as hell if ever I start vlogging again. (Which I plan to do after BEDA) It will be less expensive than the Netbook, even with all of the accessories I will need. *cough* Memory cards/carrying case *cough* The replacement plans are definitely less expensive. And I will have to get one BEFORE LeakyCon, like HAVE to. Whereas I don't HAVE to have a Netbook before LeakyCon. (I do already have a computer. I don't have a camera anymore). And with getting a hotel + airfare + keynotes + ticket to the park, I'm not 100% sure I will be able to afford both. (Though I could probably borrow my mom and dad's if I needed to.) The camera will be easier to afford later in the year, because it is less expensive than the Netbook, but I only have until the end of August to claim the sale price on a, which is $50 less than normal.
What do you think? What would you get?
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Camera!
ReplyDeleteBecause you'll need to replace your lost one anyway and you already have a computer. Also in the tech program, you honestly won't need a computer for a whole lot of assignments, unless you take a english course. I would get a camera.
I meant to add that I'd also use it for notes so that my notes were all in one, convenient place. I edited it to include that.
ReplyDeleteI would go with the Netbook. Like you said, you will have time to get the camera and it might even go on sale again or you can buy a cheaper one or borrow one from your parents. The Netbook book, while not your priority, can be helpful with a lot more things coming up in the near future.
ReplyDeleteHope this helps!