These two reminders are crucial because the moment you see deals, you'll be tempted to spend a little extra or buy more than what you need. Write down why you have chosen that budget, and how flexible you can be with it. Similarly, before you start, figure out a budget. For example, 'I want a MacBook Air because I need to carry it around campus all the time.' Write down the reasons you want those particular specifications or features. You should also figure out what specifications you need. Remember, the best deal available isn't necessarily the perfect choice for you.īefore you start looking around, ask yourself which MacBook you should get. Once you start looking for deals, it's easy to get 'deal blindness.' That's when you end up spending a few hundred dollars more for more storage space, or getting a MacBook Pro instead of a MacBook just because you found a good deal on the Pro.
