best time to buy a laptop?

Q. im going to be freshman in college this coming fall. hence i need a laptop. the laptop ive have come to like the most is the dell XPS 12. should i buy on black Friday or wait until august how they have college student discounts. (best buy was giving out free xbox 360s last year) what would you guys do? and dose anyone know what deals best buy had for black Friday last year?
okay fine no tablet but i still like the dell xps 13. but i dont think id want a used laptop, i know they aren't bad but id just rather pay for a new one.

Answer
Not a tablet - word processing for homework is going to be easier with a keyboard. Trust me on this. A virtual keyboard is not the same...

As to timing, if you want a new computer with the warranty and the best price - go for a clearance price when the latest thing is about to be released....rather like buying a 2012 model car just after the 2013s are out, so the dealers are motivated to get the 2012s off the lot to make space for the NEW model!

If you don't mind a preowned computer (rather like a preowned - read that as "used" - car) - then eBay, Craigslist, and Amazon can be your friend. There are a lot of people who want the NEW and sell their previous (whatever) to help pay for it. A new laptop, a new car, an iPad 3 now that the iPad 4 and the iPad Mini have come out, or even something as large as a new house (or as small as a new iPhone or watch).

How do the CPU and GPU in laptops differ from those in desktops?

Q. I am currently a college student and have always preferred a desktop. It also appears that it is possible to get more for your money with a desktop, but I am also wondering what the difference is when an I core 5 or 7 is found in a desktop in comparison to a laptop, as well as the difference in graphics cards...also is this laptop a good deal for the money?

$1044
Battalion 101 B5130M Gaming Laptop
1 x Case ( Battalion 101 B5130M 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Widescreen LCD TFT Laptop w/eSATAport, Bluetooth (EDR), Fingerprint Reader, Li-Ion Battery, Universal AC Power Adapter - Original Metallic Black )
1 x Processor ( Intel® Core⢠i7-640M Mobile Processor (2x 2.80GHz/4MB L3 Cache) )
1 x Memory ( 4GB [2GB x 2] 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM [Laptop Memory] - Corsair or Major Brand )
1 x Video Card ( Mobility DDR3 1GB NVIDIA GT 425M PCI-Express 3D Video [B5130M] )
1 x Primary Hard Drive ( 500 GB 5400rpm Serial-ATA Super Slim Laptop Hard Drive )
1 x Optical Drive ( 8x Dual Format DVD±R/±RW + 16x CD-R/RW Combo Drive [B5130M] )
1 x Flash Media Reader / Writer ( Built-in 9-in-1 Media Card Reader/Writer [Laptop] )
1 x Sound Card ( 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard )
1 x Network Card ( Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN [Laptop] )
1 x Fax Modem ( Built-in 56K V.92 Fax Modem [Laptop] )
1 x Internal Wireless Network Adapter ( Standard 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi )
1 x Operating System ( Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium + Office Starter 2010 (Includes basic versions of Word and Excel) - 64-Bit )
1 x USB Ports ( Built-in 3x USB 2.0 Ports + 1x USB 3.0 Port [Laptop] )
1 x Carrying Case ( Free Deluxe Carrying Case )
0 x Headset ( None )
1 x Video Camera ( Built-in 2.0 Mega Pixels Digital Web Video Camera )
0 x LCD Pixel Protection ( None )
1 x Warranty ( Standard Warranty Service - Standard One(1) Year Limited Warranty + Lifetime Technical Support

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I will give you some pointers but do your own research,
(1) You don't need the i7 for your needs, because it is a quad core hyper threading processor, and you will never scratch the surface of it's power.

(2) Windows 7 Home Premium was never developed for the i processor
(3) Most of the software you will be using will be 32 bit applications
(4) You will need to buy 64 bit application software in the future

If you must go for the i processor then the i5 is the one to go for, it's cheaper and will do the more than you will ever need to do. Next use an alternative operating that is years a head of MS that have already got the drivers for the i processors and capabilities for hyper threading.

Microsoft will not have these capabilities until the release of windows 8 at the end of this year or sometime in 2012, My advice to you is do your research on the Free Linux kernel (operating system). It is supported and developed by Intel, IBM, AMD, Nvidia, ATI,

Linux runs the worlds fastest HPC (High Powered Computers) It runs it Internet, Check out these web links for your research
http://www.linuxplanet.com/linuxplanet/newss/7262/1/
Like I said Linux is years ahead of Microsoft's kernel (operating system)

To download the most upto date Linux operating distributions December 2010 and January 2011 then look here
http://www.distrowatch.com
oh you get all the professional application software that you will ever need or want free . including Office applications

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Laptop For a Student/Writer/Gamer???

Patrick B

Hello,

I'm a student who needs a Laptop. What i'm looking for is something fast, and with lots of space. This is what I will do with it, I hope it can narrow down any Laptops you might think of listing:

-Microsoft office
-A game the size of World of Warcraft
-Good graphics for movies I might watch
-music: room for lots of Music

These are most of the things i'll be using the Laptop for, what can any of you suggest that will fit the above listed software, and functions, with still enough room to spare for speed. Please let me know what is good. Price range i'm lookin at is abour $500-$800

Please help, Thanks.



Dell Inspiron 1525, or an HP...which is better?

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Virtually any laptop in your price range will fit your needs. World of Warcraft has very modest system requirements... almost anything built today can handle it. You might want a bigger screen size with higher resolution to get more of your WoW UI to fit on your screen. I remember it being VERY painful playing on a 1024 x 768 resolution while raiding in Molten Core.

I think you should head to your local Best Buy and just look around at what they offer because your decision appears to be more of a matter of style (color, how thick is it), weight, size, and "extras". "Extras" include webcam, how the speakers sound, the touchpad, keyboard feel and battery life. Those little things will make a big impact on whether or not you'll like your laptop or not.

Get a decent HD as they aren't that much more to upgrade. 7200 RPM is better for those load-times between WoW zones (it's heavily dependent on disk I/O rate)

Happy hunting!

Good gaming and student laptop?

Q. I am getting a new laptop and I am looking for a gaming and student computer for under 1200.
1200 dollars
1200 dollars (USD)

Answer
THIS ONE IS BEST ACCORDING TO YOUR REQUIREMENT
1)Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q885 TruBrite 18.4-Inch Laptop (Black/Red)
*NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M GPU Enjoy dedicated graphics - and unprecedented fun. Equipped with 1 GB DDR5 video memory, enjoy the hottest 3D action games at blazing-fast frame-rates and experience hyper-realistic effects with NVIDIA PhysX technology.
*Intel Core i5. Smart performance with a speed boost. Part of the new family of Intel processors, the new Intel Core i5 puts smart performance well within your reach.
*Fusion Finish: Get the best and the brightest. So we made sure you?ll have a broad choice of Toshiba models sporting our exclusive, sleek and stylish highgloss *Fusion Finish. Lift the lid and you?ll be sure to raise a few eyebrows.
*DVD SuperMulti Drive with Labelflash: Play your favorite music CDs. Watch the latest DVD movies. Load programs and do back-ups in a flash. Or personalize your discs and keep them looking attractive and organized.
*Toshiba offers booming Harmon Kardon stereo speakers on many of its models, bringing an added dimension to music, movies and gaming with rich, immersive audio. You?ll enjoy richer lows, crisper highs and more lifelike conversations.
http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Qosmio-X505-Q885-TruBrite-18-4-Inch/dp/B003N17BRI/?tag=sdhrhiaiaa-20

2)ASUS G73JH-RBBX05 G73 REPUBLIC OF GAMING LAPTOP, i7 6GB
*Condition:
New other (see details): A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging, ... Read moreabout the condition
*Brand:ASUS
*Processor Type:--
*Type:Laptop/Notebook
*Processor Speed:2.8 GHz
*Screen Size:17.3 inches
*Processor Configuration:Quad Core
*Operating System:Windows 7 Home Premium
*Memory (RAM):6 GB
*Primary Drive:DVD+/-RW
*Hard Drive Capacity:500 GB
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574865779&toolid=10001&campid=5336440665&customid=sdhrhiaiaa&mpre=http%3a%2f%2fcgi.ebay.com%2fASUS-G73JH-RBBX05-G73-REPUBLIC-GAMING-LAPTOP-i7-6GB-%2f140459521562%3fpt%3dLaptops_Nov05%26hash%3ditem20b40a361a%23ht_1632wt_1139

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Mac Vs. Pc laptop for college?

Allee D

i'm going off to college next year and get my own laptop. i really like mac's but im worried that the programs that are some times necessary to download for classes aren't compatible with macs and won't work on them.

so if that has happened to anyone let me know? cause i have to figure out which kind of a computer i want

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I would get a PC, for the following reasons... (Don't just believe anyone without backing it up.. look at my links)

With the Mac you are paying significantly more for lower spec hardware.
Why? Because people don't realize that Mac uses a subset of PC hardware...

A number of PCs can also run OS X (Mac OS) http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=os+x+on+pc&btnG=Google+Search&aq=0&oq=os+x+on+ as well just that Apple makes it illegal in order to get Market share.. The reason why Mac can run native Windows is because it is using a subset of PC hardware,

If you decide to buy a Mac for running Windows, you will still have to get the same virus/spyware protection, and run into the same issues as a regular PC.

Now is OS X worth buying a Mac?

I would say no... for the following reasons...

WINDOWS ADVANTAGES:
Aprox 90% of the market is Windows. Most PCs include windows already pre-installed.
1) A number of websites still require Internet Explorer to view and IE for Mac Stinks (it is really ies4osx which is the Windows IE version running really buggy on OS X and illegal if you don't have a legitimate copy of Windows, too many problems with it).
2) More supported peripherals (printers and other things you hook into the computer) on Windows.
3) Many more games
4) Like the Dock on OS X (Mac)? google/yahoo rocketdock, objectdoc.

LINUX ADVANTAGES:
1) Install Linux, and then get tons of software for free.Update software easily and automatically. (Checking a checkbox in either two ways to install (Add/Remove or Synaptic Package Manager), search for something you want, check a box and click apply)
2) Like the Mac OS X effects? go yahoo/google COMPIZ FUSION. It can do just about any cool effect a Mac can do and more...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4Fbk52Mk1w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3gkX9HDfEE (there is no flickering when you use it like on the video, not sure why the person has the flicker)
3) Like the Mac OS X Doc? google/yahoo Cairo Dock, avant window navigator.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3rf5q_cairo-dock-mac-os-x-leopard-dock-on_tech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0hzi22g2DE
4) It is faster/MORE SECURE. Surf the internet and even run some windows programs with Wnehq/Crossover..
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/use-ubuntu-live-cd-to-backup-files-from-your-dead-windows-computer/
For easy instructions on setting up Dual Boot http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_windows_xp_and_linux_xp_installed_first.htm

VIRUSES
Mac OS X has viruses (which is significantly on the rise), a friend of mine has a virused Mac. As more users use Macs, more viruses will come out for it. Especially when users think "they are safe".
http://infosecurity.us/?p=4005
http://blogs.chron.com/techblog/archives/2008/07/malware_authors_take_aim_at_growing_number_of_1.html
http://www.macsimumnews.com/index.php/archive/poll_have_you_noticed_an_increase_in_malware_viruses_etc_on_your_mac/

SECURITY
Mac OS X was hacked in 2006 under 30 minutes, and hacked within 2 minutes in a contest in 2008. Linux and Vista were not able to be hacked until another day when restrictions were lowered.
All macs are standardized with Cameras, if your system gets hacked, the hacker would more likely be able to turn on your camera.
Please Note: All OS's have vulnerabilities.
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/soa/Mac-OS-X-hacked-under-30-minutes/0,130061744,139241748,00.htm
http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/03/27/Gone-in-2-minutes-Mac-gets-hacked-first-in-contest_1.html
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Finds-Irony-in-Mac-OS-X-Getting-Hacked-Before-Vista-SP1-82135.shtml

QUALITY/PROBLEMS
Contrary to belief, Macs are not better quality. Apple also has been changing suppliers to try to "lower the price" and thus lowering quality. Even with the lower prices, Macs still cost more, they spend a higher percent of budget trying to make it look pretty, and marketing.

Sample of problems: Overheating Macbooks, OS X- not responding to keyboard, some units with 16bit screens, etc. Apple statistics are misleading since Mac users with problem machines are more likely to go out and buy a new computer than PC users. Apple is lowering prices which means you can expect lower quality than in the past. Apple had switched the manufacturers producing parts. OS X also has problems slowing down.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-10020263-17.html
http://www.tuaw.com/2008/08/01/apples-quality-dwindling-my-macbook-pro-sob-story/
http://www.appledefects.com/
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/os-x-operating-system/107748-mac-os-leopard-running-slow.html

Repairs are more expensive than PCs since the IMac, Mac Mini are compact units, and Apple charges a premium for their services. Some repairs can be done by another repair service but the compact design of the computer causes problems.
With an IMac, if the problem is with the monitor, the whole computer would have to be brought in.
IMac and Mac mini lack expansion.

PRICE
A similar equipped PC is much cheaper to purchase than Mac. Lets use Dell (but you can compare with another PC Brand if you like)

**(LAPTOP)
Dell Inspiron Laptop $849 dropped to $799
15" Screen
CPU: (upgrade to) 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Memory: 3GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive: 320GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
Optical Drive: Blu-ray Disc Combo (DVD+/-RW + BD-ROM) - WRITES DVDS,CDS, READS Blue-Ray Disks

Macbook $1349 just dropped to $1224
13" Screen (SMALLER)
CPU: 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (SAME)
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (SAME)
Memory: (upgrade to) 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (LESS RAM)
Hard Drive (upgrade to) 250GBSerial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm (SMALLER HARD DRIVE)
Optical Drive: (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) - (Writes CDs, DVDs, cannot read Blue-Ray) (WORSE AND 1/2 SPEED)

**(DESKTOP)

PLEASE NOTE: I'm comparing Apple Mac's vs Dells best deal. If you decide that you must have an all-in one. The Dell all-in-one has more ram, wireless keyboard and mouse and equivalent to $400 for free making the Imac still more expensive when you upgrade the Imac to try to match. Personally I don't think the All-in-Ones are a good choice, and consider them overpriced, lack expandability and repairs both more expensive and require the entire computer.

PS: Apple knows that they must make Macintosh look different than PC so all Macs except the Mac Pro will not have a tower option. Apple's low end lacks expandability but it makes the Mac "look different", if Mac had a tower for low-end, more people would realize the similarities between the two.

Dell: (Right Now) Specs Below costs $809
CPU: 2.4 GHZ Dell Inspiron QUAD (4 Processor) CORE
SCREEN: 20inch Screen
MEMORY: 3GB Ram
HARD DRIVE: 500 GB hard Drive
OPTICAL DRIVE: 16x DVD/CD Read/Writer
GRAPHICS: (upgrade to ) ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO 128MB

The Best Deal Mac is not the Mac Mini since it has no monitor, keyboard, mouse, very skimpy on options and setup... IMac is better price than the Mac Mini.

IMac ($1400)
CPU: 2.4 GHZ DUAL (2 Processor) CORE (SLOWER CPU)
SCREEN: 20inch Screen
MEMORY: (upgrade to) 2GB Ram (LESS RAM)
HARD DRIVE: (upgrade to ) 500 GB hard Drive
OPTICAL DRIVE: 8x DVD Reader/Writer (1/2 speed)
GRAPHICS: ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO 128MB
http://www.dell.com/content/products/results.aspx/desktops?c=us&cs=19&dt=SmallGrid&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=mn#subcats=&navla=55103~0~861680&navidc=Processor&navValc=Intel%20Core%202%20Extreme&a=55103~0~861680,55103~0~861681,55103~0~857204&page=1
http://store.apple.com/us/configure/MB323LL/A?mco=NzMyNjMy
http://www.dell.com/content/products/results.aspx/notebooks?c=us&cs=19&dt=SmallGrid&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=mn#subcats=&navla=55103~0~857204&navidc=Processor&navValc=Intel%20Core%202%20Duo&a=55103~0~857204
http://store.apple.com/us/configure/MB402LL/B?mco=MTkzOTI0Nw

LINUX LINKS
http://www.ubuntu.com/
http://www.kubuntu.org/
http://www.freespire.org/
http://www.pclinuxos.com/

Laptops: Mac vs. PC?

Collin S

I am going to be a freshman in college next year and my grandparents are buying me a laptop. I will be using it for not only school work (writing papers, ect.) but for entertainment purposes as well (pictures and music). I would like something that also can connect to wi-fi networks because my school is totally equipped with wi-fi. Any pros/ cons to Mac's and PC's? If you were me what would you get? Portable would also be nice so I can carry it around easier but not top priority.

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For Vista, look at the MS requirementsâ¦and double it at least and make sure it's certified. Triple if you can affordâ¦then Vista should rock your socks. If you learn how to use it, Vista features and technology blows XP awayâ¦when it works. ;) You want it to last so get 64-bit Vista Home Premium or Ultimate.

But if you have old programs, they might not work (esp. with 64-bit version). Google âVista compatibility listâ. Knowing a bit about computers helps getting the old problematic ones to work (Internet has a lot of solutions that smart people share).

Ultimate is the best but if you donât think you need anything that fancy, Home Premium is good too. Get a good video card if you want Aero graphics (at least 256MB 128-bit in the newer cards). Better if you can afford.

Recent release of Service Pack 1 made things better and more compatible with hardware. Unfortunately, Microsoft marketing made people think it will work with old computers but itâs very risky so thatâs why there are so many problems. Itâs too far ahead in technology and requires new hardware and too many manufacturers sell cheap computers that donât run Vista good.

Vista uses extra RAM to store commonly used files in a new activity known as âdisk cachingâ. The computer determines which files will be accessed most and copies it to RAM (where it is much faster than accessing your hard disk). This includes components of the programs you use on a regular basis. When you need more RAM for programs you launch, etc. the computer purges the âleast likely usedâ files from RAM to make room for the new program. Thatâs why if you look at the performance monitor, Vista always has near zero âfreeâ RAM. So in theory, the more RAM (for disk cache) you have, the faster your computer will operate. This can also be done to a lesser effect with a USB flash drive with a technology called ReadyBoost.
http://blogs.technet.com/askperf/archive/2007/03/29/windows-vista-superfetch-readyboost.aspx

Vista Home Premium and Ultimate has Media Center, where with a TV card/USB adapter (if not integrated) of the type that fits your TV, acts similar to an advanced TiVo. You can play your videos, schedule recordings, etc. As an added bonus, you can get a wireless keyboard / mouse or gyro-mouse and it will be sort of like remote control.

Deals of America and Tech Bargains catch good deals on HP and Dellâs and sometimes you can get like $500 off! XPBargains has deals on Tablet PCâs!
http://www.dealsofamerica.com/
http://www.techbargains.com/
http://www.xpbargains.com/best_deal.php/tablet_pc_deals.htm
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Unless you are an artist, most Universities (and programs) as well as the rest of the world use Windows. WinMacs are popular (of the 7% of Mac usersâ¦5 of 7 are WinMacâers). Google âmarketshare hitslink 11â. But for the price, Macs donât run Windows as well as other brands.

Macs are durable because many have an accelerometer in there that can "increase the chance" of saving your hard drive when you drop it. Like those used in airbags. The power cord is also magnetically attached so it reduces the chance that you yank it off the table.

OSXMacs can exclusively install Final Cut Pro (which is good for media work). Adobe CS is also good and available for Windows but works better on OSX. The Windows version actually looks like an OSX port.

Most Mac users eventually use Windows on it however (of the 7% of Mac usersâ¦5 out of 7 are WinMacâers). I would suspect that many OSX keepers are artists as usual. Emotion workers are generally not as good with computers as logic workers so OSX's are good for them.

Windows runs better on windows machines of course, but sometimes it doesn't really matter that much to most users.

Mac Pros:
OSX stability
OSX is easy to use
Dual-bootable to Windows
More durable than many brands
Trendy

Mac Cons:
Not as much peripheral support
Not as much software support
Windows doesnât run as good
Expensive
Minority: currently Only 7% use Macs [2% OSX, 5% WinMac] (91% use Windows PC)

Windows PC Pros:
More customizable
More choices
More styles
Cheap hardware
Vista has best gaming capability (Direct3D 10)

Windows PC Cons:
Less stable (unless you are an IT pro)
Many are relatively not as fashionable
Not as user-friendly
Some extra features in Windows requires advanced knowledge to use
The extra features require better hardware despite your use of them or not

Details of features can be found here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Vista
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_OS_X

Some brand statistics: In terms of recent sales, the top 3 manufacturers are HP, Dell, and Acer (Gateway). Apple is #4 in USA.
http://community.winsupersite.com/blogs/paul/archive/2008/04/24/mac-q1-2008-market-share-3-26-percent-worldwide-6-26-percent-in-the-us.aspx

Pretty good deal on a powerful laptop:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834101154

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What is the best laptop for an architecture student?

shooda487

im an architecture student and need a desktop replacing laptop thats fast and able to handle architecture oriented programs (autocad, form z, adobe illustrator, inDesign, quark-xpress...)
i also have alot of mp3's + movies, to store/play (need 2 usbs , 2.0). i would also like to edit movies,(need a firewire port). and play heavyer games (GTA..) i hate pre-packaged multimedia programs that come with the computer because they usually suck and i never use them. i need a computer that can handle all of this and it must must run fast. PRICE is not such a big deal but id like to spend under or a bit over $1500. whats the best laptop for me.

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you would have to get something at least a gig of ram maybe 60 or 80 gig hd also at least 1.5 gigaherts and a good video card. well alienware might be a bit over your price range but you can check some of those out. if your willing to sacrifice some of your gaming then you can take a look at dell laptops. specific models i dont know but your gonna need all those specs at least maybe more but if you up the specs it will raise the price lots. hope this helped

Architecture Student Looking For Best Bet (LAPTOP)?

Daniel

Hey guys, I'm currently enrolled in a graduate architecture program and was wondering if you had any recommendations - best price, most bang for my buck. I need something that is high performance, and will handle the likes of Autodesk 3DSMax, Revit, CAD, etc...

I've currently been looking at 2 different ASUS models, wondering if you could weigh in on either or any additional recommendations you might have. i'm currently leaning towards the first one, but am not opposed to spending more money. the 2nd just seems it may be a bit on the large side...needs to be somewhat portable, backlit keyboard would be nice too.

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0335283

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0335285

Thanks in advance!
I have a macbook, and have looked at a macbook pro...don't get me wrong, i love apple, but i think for school, since i work solely in windows, i'd like a pc-based laptop, sorry should have specified.

Answer
Hey,
I'm starting my master studies in architecture this semester as well, and I thought about going with the asus g73jh for a while.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/asus-asus-17-3-laptop-featuring-intel-core-processor-i7-720qm-g73jh-rcnx09-black-g73jh-rcnx09/10138987.aspx?path=7ae164b5f229f1ec69a8822aff0ca552en02

((similar to your 2nd asus, without the bluray and a 1600x900 screen resolution))
Pros: The specs are pretty amazing considering the price (alienware with same specs = around 2500$).
Cons: it seems pretty large and heavy (+ its huge power brick)

I'm using programs like: CAD, Rhino, Vray, 3ds, Adobe, etc... (not sure if I really need a laptop as performant as this one, considering that lot of my friends own a macbook pro and have been doing well with it so far)

my first choice is now: Asus G51Jx-X1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220700
(1200$ on neweeg.com, 1300$ newegg.ca T_T)

the graphic card is not as good as the ati 5870; it has 4gb ram instead of 8gb; 500gb memory instead of 1to
but...!!!
i still think it has better balance than the G73jh between performance and mobility!

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What is the best laptop to buy for a student attending college in the fall of 2011?

Q. My parents are letting me get a laptop before college. I can spend up to $1000. Maybe a few more hundred. What would be the best bang for my buck?
I was looking at the Macbook Pro but I would only be able to afford the 13". I dont know if this is too small or not.

Answer
Haters gonna hate but i would honestly recommend a macbook pro, this laptop is reliable, wont ever die, has specs that will cover your needs, and if you have a problem, Apple has the best customer support in the business. It is well worth the money. If the MacBook pro is too pricey, a standard MacBook will do just fine.

edit: I have the base 13" model and I think it is the perfect size. It is light and portable and the battery will last me around 7 hours.

Which laptop is best for a college student?

Q. hp dm4t
Operating system Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-460M Dual Core Processor (2.53 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz
Graphics card Intel(R) HD Graphics [HDMI, VGA]
Memory 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Hard drive 500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
Office software $20 OFF!! Microsoft(R) Office Home and Student 2010
Security software Norton Internet Security(TM) 2011 - 3 Year Subscription (activation required)
Primary battery High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard)
Display 14.0" diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366 x 768)
Primary optical drive SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
Personalization HP TrueVision Webcam and Fingerprint Reader
Networking Wireless-N Card
Keyboard Standard Keyboard

or

hp dv7t

Color black cherry
Operating system Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-460M Dual Core Processor (2.53 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz
Graphics card Intel(R) HD Graphics [HDMI, VGA] - For Dual Core Processors
Memory 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Hard drive 500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
Office software $20 OFF!! Microsoft(R) Office Home and Student 2010
Security software Norton Internet Security(TM) 2011 - 3 Year Subscription (activation required)
Primary battery High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard)
Display 17.3" diagonal HD+ High-Definition HP LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1600 x 900)
Primary optical drive SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
Personalization HP TrueVision Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone
Networking Intel Wireless-N Card
Keyboard Standard Keyboard

These are the two that I am between, the dm4t is $932 and dv7t is $830. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated as long as they can be bought off of the hp site because I like their discounts on office and norton. I greatly appreciate any input. THANKS

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The larger display for your eyes. I bet in two months that you will want to uninstall Norton and get Kaspersky or Eset. If you never owned a laptop, I give you one month before you drop or spill liquids on it which will turn it into garbage material.

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best laptop under $1000 for college student?

I'm going to college and will be studying engineering. I need a laptop under $1000 that will be usable for the next 4 years. I would like an i5 or i7 processor with a dedicated video card. Also a 7200rpm hard drive would be a lot better.

In my dorm I will be hooking it up to my monitor.
How is the ASUS N61JQ-X1

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I don't think it would be necessary to spend $1k on a laptop, even for engineering.

I definitely saw some Core i5 laptops on http://www.craigslist.org that were new in box for $570 just a few days ago in my area... might want to take a look there and see if you can pick up a deal locally, first. Laptops never last as long as you want them to and it's best to save as much money as you can to make getting rid of it in the future less painful.

Edit: The N61JQ-X1 is too expensive. ASUS makes the most reliable laptops around hands-down, but you don't need the latest and greatest hardware. Everyone seems to believe that if they're doing intensive tasks that they need the absolute highest-end parts so it will run well, which is absolutely wrong; the i7 arrived too early and is too powerful for 95% of users. Save $300-400 and buy a Core 2 Duo or i5 system with a 2.4GHz+ clock speed and decent video card and you'll have more than enough processing power.

What would be the best, preferably under $400 for a college student taking online classes?

Q. I'm starting college and I signed up for some online classes and was wondering if anyone knew of a laptop that would work best for the classes and preferably under $400.

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I have an hp pavillion g6 with these spec:

4gb ram, 1.9ghz AMD dual core processor, Windows 7 64 bit. It's about six and a half months old, but since I can't afford the internet connection, I am willing to sell it for less than $400. It's pretty much brand new.

And when I was in college this past spring, I took an online class with it, and it works perfectly. It's very fast.

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Good laptop for college?

I just found out that I'm going to need a laptop for my Java course. I was hoping that it was in a computer lab and that I could save my program files to a flash drive, but that's not the case. I was even planning on building a gaming PC this fall with some extra money I have :(

I've been looking around but I don't know much about good laptop brands. I plan to dual boot with Linux and Windows 8. No Apple products!

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TWB has been pasting in unsubstantiated information, some of which is incorrect. Wish he stopped at the first lines with your answer. (ie one point: Lenovo is 15% stock owned by the Chinese government, based on their initial share of Legend Holdings and the Chinese government has about as much to say in Lenovo operations as the US government. Asus is Taiwanese, and almost all laptops are made in China; or their parts even if final config is USA.). Call it all an opinion.
2Q2013 Rescuecom report:
http://www.rescuecom.com/news-press-releases/computer-reliability-report-2013-Q2.aspx
1. Samsung (874)
2. Apple (503)
3. Lenovo/IBM (230)
4. ASUS (191)
5. Dell (56)
6. HP (53)
7. Toshiba (41)
9. Acer (21)
Rescuecom 1st qtr computer reliability:
http://www.rescuecom.com/news-press-releases/Computer-Reliability-Report-2013.aspx
1. Samsung (648)
2. Asus (332)
3. Lenovo/IBM (228)
4. HP (124)
5. Toshiba (118)
6. Apple (76)
7. Dell (60)
8. Sony (54)
9. Acer (28)


PC World users survey on laptop reliability:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2020725/apple-macbooks-lead-in-laptop-features-and-reliability.html
http://www.pcworld.com/article/244419/laptop_reliability_and_satisfaction_macbooks_rule.html

You then have to add the manufacturers own product line information.
Lenovo Essentials, HP Pavilion, Dell Inspiron, HP-Compaq, Acer-Gateway, Samsung ATIV 2, Toshiba Satellite, and anything under about $380 are the lower quality from the companies.
These are considered the consumer lines. With additional research, you would find that the cheapest Sony's have a different keyboard from their mid and upper grade also.

In a course for Java, you might want a full power i5 3rd generation if affordable, like an i5-3230M or i5-3210M with HD 4000 graphics.

Samsung is good if not the new ATIV 2 that is procured like all other low priced ones, but they probably are doing a very close working relationship to protect their reputation. They still assemble themselves every other line. Asus is OK, but the more cheap ones they sell, the further they fall.
Lenovo Ideapads and Thinkpads are excellent choices.
HP Envy is OK, and probably Dell XPS.
CPU performance:
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Processors-Benchmarklist.2436.0.html
GPU:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html
(GAMING GPU use Anandtech and Game-Debate)
If you need cheap, Lenovo.com outlet with scratch+Dent and refurbs with 1 year warranty.

Start mid-grade just above centerline overall at $580, and decide higher or lower from there.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+ATIV+Book+4+15.6%26%2334%3B+Laptop+-+6GB+Memory+-+750GB+Hard+Drive+-+Mineral+Ash+Black/9041061.p?id=1218974707060&skuId=9041061#tab=specifications
Samsung - ATIV Book 4 15.6" Laptop - 6GB Memory - 750GB Hard Drive
4.6 pounds, i5-3230M, only 3 cell 43WHr battery. HD 4000 graphics, no DVD drive.
Premium wireless
Name of Wireless LAN CardIntel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235
Wireless LAN Antenna2 x 2
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0
WiDiYes
Windows 8

Laptop for college?

SeXy SpRiN

What is currently the best laptop for college. Personal opinion is good, but is there a site that lists what is the best?
(Kind of unrealistic, I know. But still.)

Thanks~

P.S: I'm going to college for most likely Oceanography, not sure if that helps.

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The best thing in my opinion to buy, is an Apple Macbook. It is very easy to use, and never gets viruses. They do cost a little more than most laptops, but it is well worth it. I have had mine for over a year now, and have never had a problem with it. Plus if you buy one right now, and use your education discount, you will get about $100 off, and a free iPod. Also, the Macbooks come installed with leopard, Apple's new operating system, which most people like more than Window's new operating system. Apple's laptops also come with more memory than most other laptops. I hope I have helped

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Can I install Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 on my Windows Vista laptop?

Q. I have a Windows Vista Laptop and was wondering if I can get Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 on it. If you know, please tell me how you got your information, because I don't want to buy the program if it won't work!

Thanks!

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Microsoft Office works as far back as XP, with Vista it should work no problem. If you are having issues running the software visit the Microsoft website at the downloads page and search 'Office 2013 Vista Compatibility'.

I can't install Microsoft Home and Student 2013 on my laptop?

Q. I recently purchased an HP Envy, brand new (thanks to everyone who answered my questions on that BTW, really appreciate it), and also purchased the full version of Microsoft Office Home & Student. However, when I attempted to install the program on my computer, it begins to install, then a message box pops up that says, "Windows cannot find Microsoft Office15 yada yada yada, something something, please make sure you typed it correctly." Then a second box pops up saying something in Spanish, and then nothing. Since I've forgotten all the Spanish I learned in ninth grade, this doesn't help me any. Does anyone have any idea what I can do, because I have a major assignment due and it would be really, really nice if I could get Microsoft Word up and running BEFORE then...thanks for the help!

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Some computers come pre-installed with a version of office. It's best to remove this version before installing your own copy. Do that via "programs and features". Uninstall all Microsoft office you see there, then reboot. now put your Retail 2013 CD in the drive and install it.

If that still fails you can contact Microsoft for free installation support. They do want you to have it working. If you do not have a retail copy (bought at the store for approx. $100) then you might have a pirate version and then all bets are off.

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Solidworks 2012 download?

Q. i'm a student in Ireland studying DCG. As part of my course I have to use Solidworks for a CAD project. My teacher says that there is some way he can licence the whole class to download it, But only the 2013 version. Is this true? My laptop runs Windows XP and therefore cannot run this version. Is there some way to download the 2012 version that I can run?
If not, where can I get a cracked CD copy of windows 7?
it's a Dell Latitude D430. originally ran vista, but it was downgraded to XP before i owned it.
details of my computer are here:
http://www.dell.com/us/dfb/p/latitude-d430/pd

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If your laptop runs XP then you have other problems... I doubt you even have the memory to run solidworks effectively.

If you have a chance to, get a legitimate license and get a new laptop with an SSD and 6GB plus memory.

If you try to run solidworks on your laptop right now it will make you want to shoot yourself in the face ... no joke.

Your laptop must be over 8 years old at this point.

edit: we aren't supposed to talk about bittorrent on yahoo answers...

what is a good hp laptop made within 5 years?

Q. I'm looking to a new laptop for my birthday but don't know what to ask for. I prefer it to be hp designed and with at least 4 GB of ram and at least 150 GB of drive space. I feel picky but these are my preferences due to to the music, video, and program storage I use on a daily basis on my PC. Also I'm coming to the point in school where I'm going to need computerized data to submit to my mentors. My parent's budget is $600.

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I have some issues in your wording. A new laptop in the US was made within the last few months since inventory tends to move quickly, and there may be a few about a year old still waiting to be sold. 5 years ago, HP probably did make and sell laptops, and now, like Acer-Gateway-Packard Bell, they are a Procurement and Re-seller and they are designed and produced by several Taiwanese and Chinese companies with an HP label and a bit of shell customizing. All laptops are pretty much made by these companies in China. HP on some adds a Beats profiling and a sub-woofer designed into some models.
In the last few years, the HP reliability and quality surveys do not look good, although they still like HP and Dell in India for some reason.
Here is my documentation:
2012: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2020725/apple-macbooks-lead-in-laptop-features-and-reliability.html
HP in the bottom half

2011: http://www.pcworld.com/article/244419/laptop_reliability_and_satisfaction_macbooks_rule.html
HP second last

2010:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/211402/laptops.html
HP last place

The basic laptop sold in the USA today above $400, if not a solid state drive will have 500+GB HDD and 4+GB RAM

If you only want HP, even though Acer-Gateway, Dell home, HP-Compaq Home, Lenovo Essentials G series are mostly the same weaker results, and all other laptops under about $400 are also a bit questionable, there are good initial reviews for some HP ultrabooks.
Personally, I think Lenovo did a good job with the Ideapad Z400 Touch, that at Lenovo.com is $600 plus tax with an i3, and $660 as a better i5 model, as Windows 8 is aimed at Touchscreen technology, but you did say HP-Only. Maybe you have a long memory when they used to be better.

Again - all based on extensive surveys; not my personal experience other than Y/A issues reported with overheating and crashing. Google will also tell you a lot. The number of refurbished systems out there tells you something also.

Newegg shows about 18 HP laptops that are new and not open box or refurb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=Property&N=100006740&IsNodeId=1&minPrice=400&maxPrice=625&Manufactory=1186%2C44242%2C1548&bop=And&Pagesize=50

Here is a basic one for $500 after rebate.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834256720
HP Pavilion g6-2260us Notebook Intel Core i3 3110M(2.40GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory 750GB HDD 5400rpm DVD Super Multi Intel HD Graphics 4000

HP is offering Touchscreen starting at $600. Is there a student registration for a discount? HP has all kinds of discount codes hiding on the internet to scour out.
http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Laptops/Laptops?SearchParameter=%26%40QueryTerm%3D*%26categoryusagelaptops_dte2%3DTouchscreen%26CategoryUUIDLevelX%3DjeEQxXjbj14AAAE0syxcZzOW%26%40Sort.TieredPricing%3D0&PageSize=15

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Can a international student take a loan in malaysia?

Q. hi i am a student at unisel want to take a loan of around 3000rm to buy laptop dont have enough budget to buy through cash can i take a loan from any organization or bank please help me.

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As a student, you are unlikely to get a loan, unless your college/university provides it ....

Loans have to be repaid, with interest. For buying computers, ACER offers no-interest monthly payments - in your case, 12 X RM250.00. If you can afford that, buy an ACER ! An ACER laptop costs less than RM3,000. You can probably get one at RM1,899....RM2,399....or RM7,999. And pay monthly over 12 months.....so you onlyhave to pay som RM160.00 per month....Go to an ACER supplier ....

http://www.acer.com.my

HEy Malaysia please solve my problem.....?

urr

Hi
i want to know few things !
1- is there any enterance fee in pubs/nightclubs/discos in Kuala Lumpur and how much???(plz tell me the fee of various)
2- Laptops,Digital Cameras,Mobile Phones and unbranded clothing are cheeper or not compare to other asian countries?
3-can i visit Thialand while having a malaysian student visa?

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1. normally rm30. its free entry if u purchase a bottle.
2. malaysia is more expensive than singapore, singapore is more expensive than hongkong.

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Should I save up to get a new computer for college?

Q. I'm thinking of getting a job this summer. And hopefully so I can buy a new laptop for myself and for college (not this fall but the one after hopefully so I guess that would be 2013). And I have a (the year 2011) MackBook. So It's almost a year and a half old, and I think I have the 13 inch. But I'm thinking I want to save up for a bigger size (and better one) for college. So that one can be strictly done for home work, and other school work stuff. Also I'm just wondering, would it be a good idea to buy a printer to for my dorm? So I can print assignments out quickly. That way I don't have to go find their computer lab at like midnight when I finish a paper or something? But I'm wondering if that'd be even allowed in the dorms though. I'm planning on going to FIDM. And I'm not quite sure what their dorm room rules are. So would it be a good idea to get a better laptop for school along with a printer? P.S I haven't got into FIDM yet, I'll only be a Junior next year so I'm going to apply like spring of my Junior year, or fall of my Senior (I'm not sure which is better because I'm home schooled so yeah..) anyways. Should I get a new laptop? Or use the one I have for college?
P.S How do you get Microsoft Word onto a Apple computer? Because my parents have an old version of an apple desktop (like 2001). And it has it on their, but my laptop doesn't. My laptop only has this thing called "Text Edit". Which is ok, but I'd still like to have Microsoft Word on both my new; and old laptop.
@Charles uh not really, I've been applying since the middle of June for jobs... so I can possibly start in late august/september

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Macs (of all flavors) are the most popular brand among university students. You probably don't need more unless you're an engineering or architecture student. More and more software is on the net, so if your computer has a browser and can access the internet, you'll be OK. Of course, if you WANT a new computer, that's different. If it's to be another Apple product, be sure to take advantage of Apple's educational discount. Tablets are increasingly popular; some schools even recommend them. If you got an iPad, you could get Apple's wireless keyboard and mouse to use with it in your dorm.

As for MS Word, you can buy a one-user license for $119 from MS, but shop around -- Amazon seems to have the Student edition for $99. If that seems a little steep, look at Open Office and Libre Office, both of which are free and nearly as polished as MS Office.

You'll probably use a printer less than you think. It depends on the school and teacher, but anything you can write on your computer probably will be turned in by email, so no printing needed. On the other hand, small printers are cheap, so why not get one anyway. Don't worry about any "No Printers" rule; the only dorm issue is noise and inkjets are nearly silent.

Should I save up to get a new computer for college?

Q. I'm thinking of getting a job this summer. And hopefully so I can buy a new laptop for myself and for college (not this fall but the one after hopefully so I guess that would be 2013). And I have a (the year 2011) MackBook. So It's almost a year and a half old, and I think I have the 13 inch. But I'm thinking I want to save up for a bigger size (and better one) for college. So that one can be strictly done for home work, and other school work stuff. Also I'm just wondering, would it be a good idea to buy a printer to for my dorm? So I can print assignments out quickly. That way I don't have to go find their computer lab at like midnight when I finish a paper or something? But I'm wondering if that'd be even allowed in the dorms though. I'm planning on going to FIDM. And I'm not quite sure what their dorm room rules are. So would it be a good idea to get a better laptop for school along with a printer? P.S I haven't got into FIDM yet, I'll only be a Junior next year so I'm going to apply like spring of my Junior year, or fall of my Senior (I'm not sure which is better because I'm home schooled so yeah..) anyways. Should I get a new laptop? Or use the one I have for college?

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I'm currently attending a UC, and from personal experience I can tell you that the i5 that you have on the laptop is more that enough. I have the core 2 duo laptop back from 2010 macbook pro 13inch. And guess what? Thats considered a very good laptop compared to other students. So you shouldn't even be worrying about getting a new laptop. Mine works just fine and mine's is older. As for the screen size, I agree that its too small and a hassel. I'm currently in computer engineering and my laptop screen is quite annoying so I just got a monitor that was 24 inch. My macbook runs beautifully on it with no lag and your's will be no exception. Just buy a monitor, mouse and keyboard you'll be set. Besides if your doing intense work and in the engineering department you would be in the labs anyways, since most program there. If you want the bigger screen size when your going to class you'll regret. Most desks on campus are not as big as you think. Most people prefer using netbooks in class since they actually fit on the desk and the user can write stuff with a pen and pencil if required. So no, its pointless to buy a new laptop since the size you have is the most desirable when traveling. When your in the dorm, do the office set up I recommended before. As for the printing, I would say that you shouldn't waste money since its quite pointless. All dorms allow atleast in the UC to stay up as long as you want, so you can go and print out any time. If your worried of security, then you have escort service and even police patrolling at night. So basically printer is a luxury which most people might mooch of you anyways but definitely not a necessity. The only thing I would recommend is installing windows on your mac since you might have programs that your professors use that are not compatible with it. And a last note, remember new beautiful laptops get stolen....so save up for all those late night snacks that you'll be eating in college. :)

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I'm a senior in high school. I'm going to be a college freshman in the fall of 2012, and I was wondering...?

Q. What laptop would be best to buy for college? I need something simple to use and RELIABLE. Help???

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I love my MacBook Pro. Never had an issue in the three years I've had mine. All of my friends with PCs have had numerous issues, eventually exceeding the cost of the laptop itself. My roommate had to replace the fan, hard drive, and charging port of his Dell.

What Kind Of Laptop Is Suitable For a College Student?

Q. I currently own a refurbished 2012 HP which I am trying to get rid of because it's too slow for me & requires too many updates. Long story short, I've been considering the Macbook Pro or the HP Envy. I'll be starting my freshman year in college next month & I'll be writing lots of papers (I assume). I also download music from time to time, watch movies, blog on Tumblr, watch Youtube videos & surf the internet for long hours (4-6 hours at the most) so I'll need lots of ram (4gb+). Which computer do you think would be the best for me? & What are your experiences with the macbook? Thanks for your help.

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I Would Prefer The Mac.

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Best laptop for college student?

smiley

I am going to college and need a new computer (laptop). What are some good choices to get? I don't really care the brand, as long as it works well, is light, and relatively not expensive.
Thanks!

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ASUS laptop.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230987
Core i5 3230M(2.60GHz) 15.6" 6GB Memory DDR3 1600 500GB HDD 5400rpm DVD±R/RW NVIDIA GeForce Dedicated 2GB GT 610M 1 Year Accidental Damage/30-Day Zero Bright Dot

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230416
Core i5 3210M(2.50GHz) 14.1" 8GB Memory 750GB HDD 5400rpm DVD±R/RW NVIDIA GeForce Dedicated 1GB GT 620M

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230597
Core i7 3630QM(2.40GHz) 15.6" 8GB Memory 1TB HDD 5400rpm DVD±R/RW NVIDIA GeForce Dedicated 2GB GT 635M 1 Year Accidental Damage/30-Day Zero Bright Dot

Two HP that can be customized to what you need, Bump the APU up to A8 or A10

http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Laptops/HP-ENVY/B5Y73AV;pgid=c7twGfjc0ptSRpIq7ZUcoGXQ000046kL18cI;sid=9zDf3cQuLykz6ZWxCIeGSR0hwywaiPAyMmXy0Rex_etSdk9VLxt6fHwh?HP-ENVY-dv6z-7200-Notebook-PC Starting at $530

http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Laptops/HP-Pavilion/B6C46AV;pgid=c7twGfjc0ptSRpIq7ZUcoGXQ0000ptFcn-Ce;sid=UfkUk5vYup7bi8p-xu5OB0LXZeXRxq_ElKxaT319WyKZOCFLk0_Q5UIX?HP-Pavilion-g6z-2200-Notebook-PC Starting at $460 Your choice of 5 colors

These are not customizable

http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Laptops/HP-ENVY/C2K91UA;pgid=c7twGfjc0ptSRpIq7ZUcoGXQ0000ptFcn-Ce;sid=UfkUk5vYup7bi8p-xu5OB0LXZeXRxq_ElKxaT319WyKZOCFLk0_Q5UIX?HP-ENVY-Sleekbook-6-1110us
HP SleekBook AMD Quad-Core A8-4555M APU AMD Radeon HD 7600G 4 GB DDR3 500 GB SATA (5400 rpm) $700

http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Laptops/HP-ENVY/C2N66UA;pgid=c7twGfjc0ptSRpIq7ZUcoGXQ0000ptFcn-Ce;sid=UfkUk5vYup7bi8p-xu5OB0LXZeXRxq_ElKxaT319WyKZOCFLk0_Q5UIX?HP-ENVY-dv7-7230us-Notebook-PC
17" DV7-7230US laptop AMD Quad-Core A8-4500M APU AMD Radeon HD 7640G 6 GB DDR3 750 GB SATA (5400 rpm) $750

Brand buying advice

Apple makes a good quality laptop. The problem comes when it requires service or minor upgrades. It is near impossible to do anything with them. They even glue the battery and hard drive down so you can not change it. They solder the ram to the logic board so you can not increase it. They lock up most of the software so your stuck with what they approve.

Lenovo has serious stand behind their product problems. They bought IBM PC division and proceeded to drive the quality of the system into the ground. Their customer service is well below par. They even makes Dell customer service look good. The last and final thing to remember about them is they are a Chinese Government own company. It is up to you if you want to trust them.

Toshiba, Panasonic, Sony should be avoided because of their heavy modification of Windows and the drivers. If you remove some of the bloat they install, you can cripple the system.

Acer, Gateway, and eMachines should be avoided period. Low end system that are driving the race to the bottom.

Dell once made a good system and fell from grace. They are now struggling to regain their place in the market. Customer service is one of many problems with this company.

Alienware are glorified Dells and are more name then product. Priced extremely high for what you get. They do perform but you can get the same for less by looking around, just not packaged to be eye candy to the gamers.

Samsung has a history of using cheap parts in critical areas. Capacitors has been one area Samsung has a known history of going cheap, causing units to fail early. For that reason I would avoid them.

ASUS and HP do not modify Windows as bad as the other manufacturers. They have excellent build quality. They might add a lot of bloat but they also makes it easy to get rid of it.

Ultrabooks are the higher end of Wintel laptops but they have some of the same concerns as Apple. They make it next to impossible to change any hardware in them. Service of them will have to be done by the manufacturers. With most of them, you can not change your own battery or hard drive. They are designed to catch your eye but they are not any more special then other laptops except for the fact that they are slim or thin. Your paying for it being thin and slim. For the money your going to spend on it you can buy a much better laptop with more power.

Hybrids are the worse of the worse. The flip or detachable touch screens are just a disaster waiting to happen.

Never buy an All In One. They are far worst then laptops of any kind to service and they have a higher failure rate. My experience with them are limited because the few I worked on made me think they were designed in such a way as it would take a blow torch and a jack hammer just to disassemble them.

You get what you pay for. Systems with high end parts with low prices are to be viewed with suspicion. They have to cut corners somewhere to get the price down.

Choose wisely.

best laptop for college student?

~*am*~

im going to college next fall. im not sure what kind of laptop i want. i would love a really thin one!!. i have an 17 inch hp one. it is superr heavy. :/ i really dont like it, tho i seen a really cute one at walmart. im wanting about a 15 inch or smaller one. i dont want to pay more than $1000 because i will probably paying for it myself. i thought about an apple laptop but im just not sure. what would you suggest??? thanks:)
this is the one i seen and thought was cutee...
http://www.walmart.com/ip/HP-XH007UA-ABA/15063371

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Oh, there are many laptops under $1000. Unless you're an avid gamer, there is no reason to pay more.

I tried to ask your question at SalesClark (www.salesclark.com). I typed "I want an ultrathin laptop for a college student, smaller than 15 inches, under $1000". Is this what you meant? It found 181 different laptops currently available in online shops, so maybe you should add what else you want your new laptop for (internet? movies? ms office?).

The cheapest option found was Lenovo IdeaPad (starting at $265).

The laptop with best user and expert reviews was Lenovo IdeaPad for $569.

The only Mac meeting your criteria that can be bought for less than $1000 is Apple MacBook Fall 2009. SalesClark found a deal for $878.

You have plenty of good options under $1000 :-)

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Good laptop for college?

Q. Whats a good laptop for college?
I'm going to be doing two degrees at once. Photography and veterinarian technician. I kind of want a thin laptop because i don't want it to be bulky in my book bag. I was thinking maybe 14 or 15 inch. I own a 17 inch and i tried taking it but its just to bulky i feel like it'll get broke or something..


Any suggestions would be fine!

Thank yoou!

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ASUS laptop.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230987
Core i5 3230M(2.60GHz) 15.6" 6GB Memory DDR3 1600 500GB HDD 5400rpm DVD±R/RW NVIDIA GeForce Dedicated 2GB GT 610M 1 Year Accidental Damage/30-Day Zero Bright Dot 5.8 lbs

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230416
Core i5 3210M(2.50GHz) 14.1" 8GB Memory 750GB HDD 5400rpm DVD±R/RW NVIDIA GeForce Dedicated 1GB GT 620M

These HP can be customized to what you need, Bump the APU and ram for better performance.

http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Laptops/HP-ENVY/C9W57AV;pgid=c7twGfjc0ptSRpIq7ZUcoGXQ0000fb8mNv9y;sid=NID2W1inOb6JXwkRbh2qz4GoAJwzDmy78dUe8LW2AJwzDtPc7Kuhl6jI?HP-ENVY-15z-j000-Notebook-PC A8-5550M APU HD 8000 Series Graphics 6GB DDR3 750GB 5400 rpm HD Starting at $530

http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Laptops/HP-Pavilion/D1H55AV;pgid=c7twGfjc0ptSRpIq7ZUcoGXQ0000fb8mNv9y;sid=NID2W1inOb6JXwkRbh2qz4GoAJwzDmy78dUe8LW2AJwzDtPc7Kuhl6jI?HP-Pavilion-17z-e000-Notebook-PC A4-5000 APU HD 8330G 4GB DDR3 500GB 5400 rpm HD Starting at $450 Your choice of 4 colors

These are not customizable

http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Laptops/HP-ENVY/C2K91UA;pgid=c7twGfjc0ptSRpIq7ZUcoGXQ0000ptFcn-Ce;sid=UfkUk5vYup7bi8p-xu5OB0LXZeXRxq_ElKxaT319WyKZOCFLk0_Q5UIX?HP-ENVY-Sleekbook-6-1110us
HP SleekBook AMD Quad-Core A8-4555M APU AMD Radeon HD 7600G 4 GB DDR3 500 GB SATA (5400 rpm) $700 less then an inch thick 4.5lbs

Brand buying advise

You get what you pay for. Systems with high end parts with low prices are to be viewed with suspicion. They have to cut corners somewhere to get the price down. What cost you less today is going to cost you more tomorrow.

Apple makes a good quality laptop. The problem comes when it requires service or minor upgrades. It is near impossible to do anything with them. They even glue the battery and hard drive down so you can not change it. They solder the ram to the logic board so you can not increase it. They lock up most of the software so your stuck with what they approve.

Lenovo has serious stand behind their product problems. They bought IBM PC division and proceeded to drive the quality of the system into the ground. Their customer service is well below par. They even makes Dell customer service look good. The last and final thing to remember about them is they are a Chinese Government own company. It is up to you if you want to trust them.

Toshiba, Panasonic, Sony should be avoided because of their heavy modification of Windows and the drivers. If you remove some of the bloat they install, you can cripple the system.

Acer, Gateway, and eMachines should be avoided period. Low end system that are driving the race to the bottom.

Dell once made a good system and fell from grace. They are now struggling to regain their place in the market. Customer service is one of many problems with this company.

Alienware are glorified Dells and are more name then product. Priced extremely high for what you get. They do perform but you can get the same for less by looking around, just not packaged to be eye candy to the gamers.

Samsung has a history of using cheap parts in critical areas. Capacitors has been one area Samsung has a known history of going cheap, causing units to fail early. For that reason I would avoid them.

ASUS and HP do not modify Windows as bad as the other manufacturers. They have excellent build quality. They might add a lot of bloat but they also makes it easy to get rid of it.

Ultrabooks are the higher end of Wintel laptops but they have some of the same concerns as Apple. They make it next to impossible to change any hardware in them. Service of them will have to be done by the manufacturers. With most of them, you can not change your own battery or hard drive. They are designed to catch your eye but they are not any more special then other laptops except for the fact that they are slim or thin. Your paying for it being thin and slim. For the money your going to spend on it you can buy a much better laptop with more power.

Hybrids are the worse of the worse. The flip or detachable touch screens are just a disaster waiting to happen.

Never buy an All In One. They are far worst then laptops of any kind to service and they have a higher failure rate.

Choose wisely.

Laptop for college??

tyler20002

Well I am going to college next year and now is the time to decide what type of laptop I should get. I want an Apple Mac for sure, but I don't know which one. Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook Air, or Apple MacBook Pro. Well my questions to you is which is the best for college use? And why? Thanks!

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Unless you're a graphic design or engineering major, you probably will never use the extra horsepower that the $1999+ Macbook Pro 15" models will give you.

The person that spoke about the Macbook Pro spoke mostly the truth - what he's not aware of is that last week, Apple redesigned the enitre Macbook/MBP line-up, renaming the aluminum 13" Macbook the "13" Macbook Pro". So his claims about weight and graphics horsepower aren't entirely true anymore, because of the new naming system.

I sell Macs every day at the major electronics retailer where I work, and for most college students, I recommend the $1199 Macbook Pro 13" ($1099 after student discount of $100).

With the student discount, it's only $150 more than the white polycarbonate Macbook (which is $949 with the student discount), but adds:
Faster processor (2.26 Ghz)
Faster RAM (2 GB DDR3)
All-aluminum chassis, which is more durable and environmentally friendly/recyclable
LED back-lit display, which is brighter, has a better picture, and contains no lead, mercury or arsenic in its construction (again, good for the environment)
New trackpad with multi-touch gestures and no separate button
Backlit keyboard.

That's a lot of features for $150, the most important ones being the more durable aluminum chassis and backlit keyboard, which add a lot to usability and durability.

Also, don't discount the $949 white Macbook completely - if money is tight, it's still an excellent machine, and you can spend the money you save on a good service plan from Best Buy if you have one in your area that sells Apples (their service plan is way better than Apple's AppleCare because it covers your battery being replaced once for free (worth $179+) as well as accidents).

There is also another 13" Macbook Pro model which is basically the same, but with a faster processor (2.53), double the RAM (4 GB of DDR3) and a bigger hard drive (250 GB) for $1499, $1399 with the student discount - if you have the money, go for it, every bit of that $300 is justified by the better parts inside, but that upgrade is not necessary for most people.

I am in college, and I own the "old" 15" Macbook Pro (late 2008, before the October redesign) and it retailed for $1999. I spent the extra money because I knew I wanted the dedicated graphics card for gaming. Otherwise, as a Business Management major, I could have easily gotten away with any of the Macbook models - Apple doesn't make a bad machine, and if you know you want a Mac, I know you'll be happy with whatever machine you end up with.

Best of luck!

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Depaul University?

Brian

Tell me what you know about it please.

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DePaul University Office of Admission, 1 East Jackson Boulevard Suite 9100 Chicago, Illinois 60604-2287 Ph: 312-362-8300 800-4DEPAUL (toll-free outside Illinois) Fax: 312-362-5749 E-mail: admission@depaul.edu , admitdpu@depaul.edu WWW: http://www.depaul.edu

DePaul University, founded by the Vincentian Order in 1898, is a private Catholic institution with 2 main campuses: the Lincoln Park Campus houses undergraduate programs in liberal arts and sciences, education, theater, and music, and the Loop Campus, offers programs in commerce, law, and computer science, telecommunications, and information systems (CTI). DePaul also has 6 suburban campuses. There are 8 undergraduate and 9 graduate schools. In addition to regional accreditation, DePaul has baccalaureate program accreditation with AACSB, NASM, NCATE, and NLN. The 7 libraries contain 886,843 volumes, 290,188 microform items, and 26,818 audio/video tapes/CDs/DVDs, and subscribe to 25,786 periodicals including electronic. Computerized library services include the card catalog, interlibrary loans, database searching, Internet access, and laptop Internet portals. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center, art gallery, radio station, performing arts center, recording studio, and a marketing research center. The 36-acre campus is in an urban area in Chicago. Including any residence halls, there are 39 buildings. More than 150 undergraduate degree programs combine practical expertise with classic, broad-based liberal studies, preparing students for both immediate and long-term success. Located in the heart of Chicago, DePaul University offers students unparalleled access to internships and learning opportunities with many of the nationâs top corporations and organizations as well as a rich array of cultural events and institutions. The only one of the nationâs ten largest private universities to make teaching its primary focus, DePaul provides an interactive learning environment through expert instruction and small class sizes. More than 99 percent of classes are taught by faculty members, not teaching assistants, while 97 percent of classes have fewer than 40 students. In fall 2007, DePaul enrolled 23,401 students, retaining its place as the nationâs largest Catholic university. Of the 3,863 new undergraduates, 2,522 were first-time freshmen. The student body is diverseâabout one third of all undergraduates are students of color, including 27 percent of new freshmen. The incoming freshmen are also high caliber, with an average high school GPA of 3.5 and more than 20 percent graduating in the top 10 percent of their class. In addition to its baccalaureate programs, DePaul offers more than 130 graduate programs, including masterâs degrees in accountancy, business, computer science, education, liberal arts and sciences, and music; the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in theater; the Juris Doctor (J.D.); the Master of Law in health law, intellectual property, and taxation; and doctoral programs in computer science, education, philosophy, and psychology. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of twenty-three universities nationwide whose service-learning programs lead to student success, DePaul takes full advantage of its Chicago location. Professors have long-lasting professional relationships with corporations, government agencies, cultural and civic organizations, and a wide array of nonprofits. Students tap into these connections for internships, mentors, class projects, professional contacts, and more. Of DePaulâs 125,000 alumni, more than 80,000 reside in the metropolitan area, providing students with a network locally and around the world. DePaul sponsors nearly 200 student organizations that provide opportunities for leadership, service, professional development, socializing, sports, recreation, and special interests. Students enjoy the excitement and pride of collegiate sports through the DePaul Blue Demons, who participate in NCAA Division I sports as part of the Big East Conference. Womenâs sports include basketball, cross-country, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Menâs sports include basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, tennis, and track and field. Intramural sports programs, as well as club athletics, also are available throughout the year. Notable new facilities include the Ray Meyer Athletic and Recreation Center and the student center, the hub of student life on the Lincoln Park Campus. DePaul broke ground in June 2007 on a $40-million environmental science building. Scheduled for completion in November 2008, McGowan South is the second science facility at DePaul named after Msgr. Andrew J. McGowan.
. Locations: DePaul has 6 campuses: The Loop Campus is just blocks from Chicagoâs business district, the Art Institute, Orchestra Hall, Millennium Park, and Lake Michigan. The 32-acre Lincoln Park Campus provides a classic residential-college experience surrounded by an assortment of stores, theaters, restaurants, and music clubs. From either campus, a short walk or ride on public transit enables students to browse unique shops or visit museums, the zoo, ethnic neighborhoods, and professional sports arenas, such as Wrigley Field. DePaulâs four suburban campuses (Naperville, Oak Forest, Rolling Meadows, and OâHare/Des Plaines) provide convenient locations for adult & graduate students to pursue degree programs.
. Academic Programs: To be eligible for a degree, undergraduate students must complete at least 192 quarter hours of college academic work with a grade point average of at least 2.0. Typically, 13 courses are required for a major. Each college follows the liberal studies program, which has two components. The first, called the common core, emphasizes communication, quantitative skills, and intellectual abilities and introduces the Universityâs small-group, highly interactive educational approach. The second part, learning domains, focuses mainly on the subjects that make up the classic liberal arts and sciences curriculum. Breadth of learning is assured by requiring students to do course work in six learning domains: arts and literature; philosophical inquiry; religious dimensions; scientific inquiry; self, society, and the modern world; and understanding the past. The general education program is integrated throughout the studentâs educational career through additional common experiences, including the sophomore multiculturalism requirement, junior experiential learning requirement, and senior capstone requirement. The academic year comprises three quarters.
. Admission Requirements: Current high school students may be considered for admission on the basis of six or more semesters of high school work. However, by the time of enrollment the students must have graduated from an approved secondary school with a minimum of 16 high school units, including 14 of an academic nature. These should include 4 units in English, 3 in mathematics, 2 in laboratory science plus 1 additional science, 2 in social sciences, and 4 additional units of college preparatory subjects. Applicants should rank in the upper half of their class, have a solid GPA, and present strong ACT or SAT scores. Applicants must submit a high school counselorâs recommendation. The School of Music and the Theatre School require auditions or interviews for admission. Early action, advanced placement, and dual enrollment while still in high school are available. To be considered for admission, transfer students must be in good academic standing at the last college/university attended and must have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C) based on transferable credit. College of Commerce, School of Education, and School of Music applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better; registered nurses interested in the B.S.N. completion program must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Students who have completed fewer than 30 semester hours (44 quarter hours) of transferable credit need to submit an official high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores. Rolling admission is on a space-available basis. Early action (for freshman applicants only) deadline is November 15. It is strongly recommended that freshman applicants apply by February 1. ; Class Entering 2007 Median SAT: Math: 565: 510-620 Critical Reading: 573: 520-630 Writing: 564: 528-623 ; ACT: 24: 22-27; Avg. GPA: 3.32 unweighted 3.59 weighted ; 70% of 10,414 applicants were admitted ; High School Class Rank: Top tenth: 19.3% ; Top quarter: 46.9% ; Top half: 79.1% ;
. Student Life: 85% of undergraduates are from Illinois. 58% Women , 42% Men; Students are from 50 states, 74 foreign countries, and Canada. 74% are from public schools. 60% are white; 13% Hispanic; 10% African American. 33% are Catholic; 12% claim no religious affiliation. The average age of freshmen is 18; all undergraduates, 21. 15% do not continue beyond their first year; 64% remain to graduate.
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http://www.catholiccollegesonline.org/cgi-bin/MemberDB2?MSQL_VIEW=/search/detail/view.txt&cid=znkm
https://www.collegedata.com/cs/data/college/college_pg01_tmpl.jhtml?schoolId=350&previousPageSection=page_collegeMatch

I have lower back pain, could this be an UTI or kidney infection?

Q. In the lowest part of my back, I ache. It hurts to sit, stand, lay down, everything. I don't have any problems when it comes to using the bathroom, no burning or anything like that. I can't think of anything I did that would of strained my back. It aches and has sharp pains that shoot around to right around by bladder. What does this sound like to you? And any home remedies you can think of?

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Hi,

I'm not a doctor, but I am a doctoral student in disease research, and I've had some back problems, so I can really only give you my own personal take on it.

I tend to think that if you're not having trouble urinating then you probably do not have a UTI, or a kidney infection (which are not that common). What is more common and probably more likely is that you're problems with your spine, specifically, your lumbar vertebrae. It turns out lower back pain is like the number one ailment in the US - even causing more people to miss work, I've read, that colds or the flu. Who knows if that's true but it is definitely a big problem.

Often, our backs can become injured slowly over time, and back pain actually usually isn't a result of a specific incident in which you injured yourself (like picking up something to heavy) - it tends to be more of a cummulative effect.

The problems I had with my back were due to me having a herniated disc (discs are soft tissues that reside between your spinal vertebrae - a herniation means it's been forced out of this space slightly and has bulged out into the spinal cavity - where nerves are) - I didn't even know I had a herniated disc. I didn't recall any specific incident which might have caused this injury.

I'm not saying you have a herniation, but if I were you I would definitely go see a doctor and get it checked out, if you can. You may just have some muscle strains or spasms that are casuing pain to be radiated to other areas. The reason I mentioned herniation was because you did mention that pain is extending to other sites - in my case, the herniation caused pain in my sciatic nerve (runs down your butt and leg) and I had no idea it was due to my back, which ached a lot.

Bottom line is you need to see a doctor. Get a check to see if you do have a UTI, and then have your back examined. If they can't remedy your pain with anti-inflammatory and pain drugs, they might recommend some mild physical therapy, which will definitely help. If it still remains, an x-ray and MRI might lie in your future. If it turns out you do have back problems, I'd recommend seeing a sports doctor about the problem because they tend to be more adept at knwoing how to fix these issues using exercise, physical therapy and steroidal anti-inflammatories (this is the route I took, and it worked great) rather than a back doctor, who are often neurologists, and they love to operate.

As for some home remedies... here are some tips/tricks I've learnt through my ordeal to help ease pain and relieve symptoms...remember, you only get one back in life and you need to take care of it!

* first, stop bending over to pick things up. always bend your knees and use you legs to pick things up, and keep your back in a neutral (upright) position. it may seem strange to do this at first, but you'll get used to it. bending over puts an enormous strain on your back.

* ibuprofen can help. take 2-4 (200mg per tablet) every 4-6 hours (maybe with breakfast, lunch, dinner)

* sleep with a pillow between your legs. a big part of this is, do you hurt when you wake up? sleeping on your side with a pillow between your legs is the best thing you can do! it also might feel weird at first but it helps to take pressure off your lower back.

* if it doesn't hurt to walk, take a walk everyday... I found exercising and keeping loose helped me get through pain better.

* if you can, ice your back, preferably with an cold pack you can put in the freezer. Do it for 15 minutes, if you can, laying on your back with your knees bent. Just take a nap like that.

* I found that lying prone on the floor really helps to relax my back. It's on the stretches I do every morning. Basically, you lay flat on your belly on the ground, and use your elbows to support you. Just try this when you watch TV, or use your laptop, or something. It helps to relax and stretch out your back.

I hope you get better and you are able to see a doctor (if your pain doesn't go away)... back problems are a pain (literaly!) so I wish you all the best! I hope some of this has helped.

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What is the best laptop for a college student?

yo its jos

I don't want a Mac, I was thinking about getting a Dell but I dont know what they are like?
I am gonna be using it for research, document processing, chatting and internet surfing.

I will also be using Photoshop a lot on it.

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There's no best laptop. Certain brands have less instances of repairs than others (Sony, Dell, Apple being among the top, as rated by Consumer Reports), but otherwise it's the same basic hardware. It might have even come from the same factory in China. In my experience Dell is very quick to help you out, but that's only because they send you refurbished parts and not brand new ones. Make sure you get enough memory (probably 2GB, maybe 3 since you're doing a bunch of photoshop), and a large harddrive to store your photos. Try to get an nvidia or ATI graphics instead of intel, since that will be incredibly better for use, but it's not really required.

As far as security devices like a fingerprint scanner go; don't bother. Most fingerprint scanners even come with a disclaimer that it's for convenience rather than security. The reason being is that most of them can be tricked by just dusting for prints and lifting it off with tape. A person who stole your laptop would simply dust for a few finger prints, lift them off with tape, and then put white paper on the back. The fingerprint scanner would probably accept it then. The only way you'd get around this is if you wore gloves 24/7 for typing and handling your notebook.

I'd suggest lojack for laptops or something similar if you're concerned about security, along with a good lock. A lock won't do much to deter a true thief (they can just smack the laptop against something to break off the plastic holding the lock on the computer), but it is a visual deterrent. Lojack can help trace your computer if it gets stolen and then connected to the internet, and it's reasonably priced considering. It's like $50/year or $100 for 3 years, which may or may not be a good deal for you.

Basically just get a cheap laptop with those specs. On sale you can probably find something like that for $600-650. Try OfficeDepot/Staples/Bestbuy/etc, besides checking Dell's online prices.

Best laptop for college?

I'm starting college in the fall and I'm not sure what laptop to buy. I want a PC, I don't really care about graphics or anything superfluous or over the top. I just want a laptop that's going to last me a really long time, that's durable and worth the money. I'm going to be a bio major. My limit is $1000. I'm not tech-savvy at all, so any help at all would be appreciated!

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Your are right, the laptop market is divided into 2 categories: Consumer & Business.
Consumer - High performance, Standard quality.
Business - High quality, Standard performance.

If you're carrying it around a lot, 15" is bit bulky, while long hours with a small 13" will leave you with tired eyes. That is why I recommend 14" size display.

For Business, 14" Toshiba Tecra http://www.tkqlhce.com/hg116xdmjdl04954545021818191?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.toshibadirect.com%2Ftd%2Fb2c%2Fpdet.to%3Fpoid%3D473632%26src%3DMADD&cjsku=PTME0U-00N00T Although its with just i3-330M processor & 2GB memory, its built quality is remarkable. If you go to into stores, do touch & hold some cheap laptops, then hold this in your hands, you'll immediately feel the difference. Toshiba is confident & willing to back this assurance up by a 3-Yr Warranty (others you'll only give 1yr). It also has long battery life 5.15 hours.

Heavy gaming especially first person shooters, this machine would not be a good choice. While report writing, web browsing, youtube, watching movies, light gaming will not be any problem at all.

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Which is a great student laptop?

Canadian b

I am going to be starting Cegep and i want to purchase a reliable laptop. I want the laptop to listen to music, play games, talk with friends and to help me with school more than anything. I would like to spend 1200$ or less on one as well. I have my eyes on the new hp touch smart laptop. I am thinking that it would be good to use to take notes on for school, but I don't think im gonna be bringing the laptop i decide to purchase to school. Would it be stupid to purchase this Hp laptop. Do you have any recommendations on what laptop i should purchase. Send different links and explain what ones you think will do the trick if you think that this tablet pc is worth it or not to purchase. Please i am stressing here, i don't know much about computers and i really need a good opinion. With all that said, who ever gives me the best information and reasons explaining their choice will get 15 points.
Thanks and god-bless

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Great Student laptop - WOW!!! It's difficult to pick any specific model as there are lots of laptops which suits students needs.

Anyways will try to give some healthy information along with some advice which will help you in buying your own laptop.

First analyze what is your basic need in laptop ( As a student). Let me explain it to you that for students its really important to have three main components in student laptop

1) Enough RAM to keep your laptop running efficiently

2) High storage capacity where you can save your school work and all

3) DVD-ROM as now it's ear of DVD-ROM and mostly you get good educational softwares or programs on DVDs

Apart from this try utilizing your pocket money or your parent's money in proper way as you have to study and have to go very far.

So my advice is go for HP NC6000 or Dell LatitudeD600 (Refurbished ones which will cut your cost into half). You will get the same technology @ cheap price, so you should better go for this laptops they both are all time hit laptop I agree they are outdated but you can upgrade them and use it and refurbished laptops are just like new!!!

FYI I am also providing you some good websites which are Online Shopping Stores from where you can get good conditioned refurbished laptops

Good student laptops?

Hi there

I am going to university in a few weeks and am looking to replace my current laptop. I want to get a laptop that will last me for a good few years (had my current one for 5 years) and as such, I'm prepared to pay a bit more for it.

I will be using it for browsing the internet, listening to music, casual gaming (football manager etc but newer games if it can do it - even at lower graphics levels etc), programming, basic office tasks etc.

At the moment, I'm looking at the Dell Studio 15 but this depends on how big the discount I can get with the Dell Employee Purchase Program is (as it is a bit costly otherwise). Again, as buying it with dell (and the newer version is not in the outlet yet), the amount of upgrades will depend on the discount I get - e.g. may go for the i5 processor as opposed to the i3 if it doesn't make it too expensive.

What do you think of the Studio 15? Would it do everything I need it for for? Do you have any suggestions for alternative laptops?

Any help would be greatly appreciated
I should probably add that I am in England

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apple are the best if you have a student id i think you save money 2

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