Brand New 13" Mac Book Pro - Slow Internet

I have seen many questions on this but no guidance as to a solution from Apple Why? I am new to Apple computers and just bought a 13" Macbook Pro but do not yet know my way around it. My Internet (wireless) connection is extremely slow (8Hours for a download that took 15 mins on a Windows Laptop!!!), my battery also runs out after a couple of hours from fully charged.
I need detailed instructions in solving this issue - right now I am considering returning the Mac and replacing it with a windows laptop at one quarter the price. Also, why do Apple not have an e-mail support option for Macbook?
Look forward to response

Try turning off IPv6 in your connection settings. Thats what worked for me. Battery runs out after "a couple hours" ? Your battery life will depend on many factors such as, screen brightness, wireless settings, bluetooth, etc. I get about 3 hours with my 15 inch from late 2008.

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