re: laptop, tv or cable? by Wemple

December 06, 2006 06:44 AM

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dear internet,

Here in the US, as well as other places I'm sure, 'tis the season to consume, buy, charge, incur debt, etc. Inspired by this, I am considering my next major purchase (okay, the last 'major' purchase was a $20 dvd player combined with a $20 adaptor to make it work with my tv).

In 2007 should I invest in...

results 40 votes

a new tv to replace my 1989 13" (4 votes)
 10%
a laptop computer (will require much research as I am tech-challenged) (8 votes)
 20%
cable television w/internet service to replace my dial-up (15 votes)
 38%
save the money/credit for car repairs for aging car (6 votes)
 15%
don't buy anything - donate it to charity (um, but it'll be on credit) (0 votes)
 0%
lottery tickets (it's the only way you'll be able to jettison that job) (0 votes)
 0%
other (suggestions welcome) (2 votes)
 5%
I can't decide either (5 votes)
 13%
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comments

  • KChason says:

    Don't buy anything you don't need on credit

    Dec 06, 2006 08:45 AM
  • Yuri says:

    Is it true that if you don't have credit in the US, it's harder to get a job, because people are afraid that you might tell 'em where to stick it if you don't like the job?

    If you give to charity anyway, it's be silly to use credit to give, unless there is a specific cause that can't wait, and your donation could make a difference. If it is not important to be in debt for aforementioned reason, just pay off your debt, and take a deep breath.
    And if there is something that you really need, you will buy it. A new TV sounds more like a luxury...

    Dec 06, 2006 09:54 AM
  • Carolina17 says:

    one and three. I heard a rumor that they're going to stop making old fashined cathode ray tube TVs soon, so if you want a new one of those you'll have to get it quick. (or you could just spring for the plasma...)
    and cable TV! damn! there are still people living without it? well, if you call that living...

    Dec 06, 2006 08:57 PM
  • Wemple says:

    Hmmmm... Okay, the pennies will be saved for replacing dial-up probably via cable tv hookup unless the vote suddenly takes a wild swing in another direction.

    Dec 11, 2006 01:17 PM
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