emmie
i need a new laptop. i bought a basic dell about 3 years ago and its just not cutting it anymore. its slow and freezes all the time causing me to restart it.
so, i start college in the fall. i'm going for vet medicine so nothing tech-ey. i need a fairly basic computer. fast. wireless internet. don't care about screen size. needs microsoft word and stuff (at least compatible-- doesn't need to be installed. doesn't really need games as long as i have solitare lol. umm i watch a lot of videos but don't really need anything special for that..
so what would be the best? i don't have an exact budget in mind but i dont really want to spend toooo much. so best value for my money? thanks!
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Opps - forgot the most important part. If you know what college you're going to, check to see if they have a recommendation. Some courses require PC computers, which makes Macs somewhat difficult to use. Macbook Pros are nice machines, but you're looking at $1100 for the base model, even with the educational discount.
A current, mainstream laptop in the $500 range will fit your modest needs. As long as it has a dual core processor (do NOT get the bargain basement version) and 3+ GB, it will handle web browsing, email, MS Office and HD video watching with ease. Solitare and light gaming like Sims 3 and World of Warcraft will strain this level machine. Hard core gaming or heavy HD video editing are out of it's league.
Opps - forgot the most important part. If you know what college you're going to, check to see if they have a recommendation. Some courses require PC computers, which makes Macs somewhat difficult to use. Macbook Pros are nice machines, but you're looking at $1100 for the base model, even with the educational discount.
A current, mainstream laptop in the $500 range will fit your modest needs. As long as it has a dual core processor (do NOT get the bargain basement version) and 3+ GB, it will handle web browsing, email, MS Office and HD video watching with ease. Solitare and light gaming like Sims 3 and World of Warcraft will strain this level machine. Hard core gaming or heavy HD video editing are out of it's league.
best laptop for college student?
yourmom459
I am in need of a laptop for when i go to college and dont know what to get. i am considering an apple because my sister is in college and she has like 3 papers due and she needs a mac to do them (she got a hp). I also looked at some alienware laptops. Yes i know there for gaming but you can get windows on them and i hear they are super fast so why cant i use it for other stuff. Please give your opinions
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If you enjoy computer games, you will likely want to get a high end laptop (such as alienware, but lots of other brands [Dell, HP, etc] also offer great gaming laptops).
If you just want to do college schoolwork and browse the internet, really, any laptop will do. It's only the computer games that require ultra-good laptop computers. If you aren't gaming, I'd recommend finding a laptop that's cheap, and has a size that you like. (Some like bigger laptops for the bigger screen, but they're heavier. Others prefer smaller, lighter laptops.) Also consider the hard drive space, number of USB ports, and anything else you might want. Personally, I'd just go for the cheapest one that has decent reviews. You can check out user reviews on amazon.com, newegg.com, etc, even if you don't intend to buy from their stores. Anyway, enjoy ^^
If you enjoy computer games, you will likely want to get a high end laptop (such as alienware, but lots of other brands [Dell, HP, etc] also offer great gaming laptops).
If you just want to do college schoolwork and browse the internet, really, any laptop will do. It's only the computer games that require ultra-good laptop computers. If you aren't gaming, I'd recommend finding a laptop that's cheap, and has a size that you like. (Some like bigger laptops for the bigger screen, but they're heavier. Others prefer smaller, lighter laptops.) Also consider the hard drive space, number of USB ports, and anything else you might want. Personally, I'd just go for the cheapest one that has decent reviews. You can check out user reviews on amazon.com, newegg.com, etc, even if you don't intend to buy from their stores. Anyway, enjoy ^^
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