Router for my macbook

Hi,
I have bought 2 days ago for the first time MacBook Pro 15,4" 2,4GHz and i have some question for you:
1) I must buy a router because at home i have another computer and i want the best performance on internet with my macbook, can you tell me some model?
2) Apple protection care does not support the change of the battery?
Hope me to receive your replay as soon as possible,
best regards
Michele

miki88 wrote:
1) do you think that apple protection care is necessary?
The AppleCare Protection Plan is not for everyone. I personally buy it for my personal machines and here's why.
1.) I'll hold onto my machine for usually about two and a half years. Usually when I'm about 6 months left on my AppleCare (3 years since date of purchase) I'll put the machine up for sale at a fair price. This way the new owner will have 4-6 months to ensure they're satisfied with the product and be covered against any issues that might arise. Plus it gives them peace of mind that I'm not dumping an abuse lemon on their laps and as such the machine will usually sell quicker and for more than a non-APP machine.
2.) I (knock on wood) have yet to have an incident with any of my computers involving juice, water, soda, wine, etc. I try to keep them in pristine physical condition and usually will take them to the store once a year for a quick service diagnostic.
3.) I also will replace the battery in my machine once a year as I'm a very heavy mobile user. I'd imagine I won't have to do this on the new machines, as their batteries are rated to last much longer than the previous iterations.

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