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How long did Best Buy say it would take to get it repaired? Only you can answer the question of whether a $50 computer would be worth it to you to use in the absence of your other computer.
I've never sent a computer in for repairs in the 30 years I have been using them so I can't relate to your situation. Not only that but I have quite a few "spares" that I could use in the meantime if I ever had to send one in.