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  1. Mark
    German Der Laptop wird für das Projekt verwendet. Er ist schnell und zuverlässig.

    The laptop is used for the project. It is fast and reliable.

  2. Jenny
    German Großartig. Bis nächstes Jahr werden Smartphones durch neuere Modelle ersetzt.

    Great. By next year, smartphones will be replaced by newer models.

  3. Mark
    German Stimmt. Der Kühlschrank wird vom Techniker gereinigt.

    That's right. The fridge is being cleaned by the technician.

  4. Jenny
    German Gut. Hast du dein neues Tablet schon ausprobiert?

    Good. Have you tried your new tablet yet?

  5. Mark
    German Ja, es ist erstaunlich schnell. Ich kann alles damit machen.

    Yes, it's amazingly fast. I can do everything with it.

  6. Jenny
    German Praktisch. Ich brauche auch einen neuen Computer für die Arbeit.

    Practical. I also need a new computer for work.

  7. Mark
    German Welche Marke bevorzugst du? Es gibt so viele Möglichkeiten.

    Which brand do you prefer? There are so many choices.

  8. Jenny
    German Ich bin noch unsicher. Ich brauche etwas mit gutem Bildschirm und Tastatur.

    I'm still unsure. I need something with a good screen and keyboard.

  9. Mark
    German Vielleicht solltest du ins Geschäft gehen und verschiedene ausprobieren.

    Maybe you should go to the store and try different ones.

  10. Jenny
    German Gute Idee. Ich gehe morgen und vergleiche die Modelle.

    Good idea. I'll go tomorrow and compare the models.

  11. Mark
    German Vergiss nicht, nach einer Garantie zu fragen. Sie ist wichtig.

    Don't forget to ask about a warranty. It's important.

  12. Jenny
    German Werde ich. Danke für den Rat.

    I will. Thanks for the advice.

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