HT1338 My cursor thinks to slow and I want to get a check up for my macbook pro and possibly more memory:)

I just need help.  Please, this is ridiculous!!   I have spent over 30 minutes just tying to get help.   I want my MacBook Pro checked out and possibly get more memory..... please don't make this so hard....... help me!!!  Do I make an  appt at a store.... what do I do.  I am getting really frustrated at how hard it is to get service for this product!!!!!  Is anybody home at Apple once you purchase your laptop or do we just play this game online forever??

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