Should I get a new Macbook or repair current one?

I recently damaged my computer and brought it in to the genius bar. Was told going to cost $755 to fully repair. $100 to transfer data to a protable hard drive (which he said I have to purchase). I also need a new battery which cost $129. Around $1,000 to get my it back to normal. It's an early 2008 13'' custom Macbook. Should I get it repaired or spent more on a new Macbook Pro?

You can then put your hard drive in an external case to transfer stuff over to the new MacBook Pro. Here's a cheap SATA external hard drive case on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/SATA-Hard-Drive-Case-Enclosure/dp/B001AAVA08/ref=pd_cp_e_0
You can then sell your MacBook for parts on eBay for $100 or so.
Here are instructions on replacing the hard drive in a MacBook with a removable battery.  http://creativemac.digitalmedianet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=45088
If you don’t have the tools to open up the MacBook OWC has a set for $5
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TOOLKITMHD/

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