For college I was thinking of getting a new laptop. To discuss some background, here are some things to consider:

-My current Dell (i.e. Adele) Inspirion 15 (15.5 inch) of now 2 and a half years old (Christmas of 2014) and is in pretty good shape other than I should probably renew my McAffee security system. It’s not out of space or anywhere near that, but it is looking slightly aged (a few stickers too many)

-For my major (Industrial Design) it has been recommended to use a Mac for it’s features and compatibility with Adobe and Creative Cloud. I was thinking of buying a refurbished 13 inch MacBook Air because I don’t think I’ve paid full price for anything since I’ve opened my own bank account. (Or new, I haven’t heard any feedback on which is best.)

-I’m very used to my Dell and all the features of Windows it’s been supplied with. I’m not concerned about having to purchase the whole new Microsoft operating system, but I’m not very familiar with the Apple systems, other than me having an iPhone for the past 4 years. To me it’s nearly hieroglyphics from what I’ve used in the lab at school, but of course I can learn.

-I don’t really need a new laptop, but maybe it’s time to part ways with Adele, or maybe she’ll survive another 4 years.

That’s my other concern, I’m afraid she won’t be able to handle the next four years of college. She’s been through a lot of all studying nighters, illegal movie downloads, many 12 page assignments and quite a few parties where I dj’d during high school, but considering I plan on double majoring and already have a job where my laptop is very necessary, I don’t know how much more Adele can take. She’s had a couple of frightening drops down the steps.

Please help. Time for a new laptop?

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