Programs suddenly quitting on my Macbook Pro and Airport working right

I upgraded from an ibook to a Macbook pro about a month ago. Over the past month at least once a day a random program will "unexpectedly quit" on my computer. I have updated all the software on my computer and dont really run much peer to peer software. Also, after waking up from "sleep" my airport will suddenly stop working or even recognizing the my network. This is only solved by a restart. Can anyone help with this? I never had these problems with my sturdy old ibook. Between the high temp my computer reaches, the relatively short battery life, and the issue with all the software quitting I'm starting to feel like I was sold a lemon. Any positive feedback would be appreciated.
macbook pro 15' Mac OS X (10.4.6)
macbook pro 15'   Mac OS X (10.4.6)  

I have a 15 inch mbp and while i am using it the computer shuts down while i am working in word. This is upsetting as I am losing what I havent saved since the last save.
This problem cropped up today. Any thoughts or suggestions. I havent added anything by way of ram or other hardware.
Please I need your thoughts. This is my first mac.
Thanks for the assist

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