Good laptop for 14 year old high school student under $600 in canada?

Laura

I would only be using it for skype, video, microsoft word, and internet browsing it needs to be light because of biking to school i am buying it my self the the price range is a must i am open to windows 8 or 7

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unless you have a special education plan that requires a laptop for writing papers a high school student does not need a laptop.
next if a laptop is still on your mind, you dont need a 600 machine.
weight isn't actually an issue because when it's in your bag it will be lighter than books and in a backpack it almost doesn't matter, and when it's not in your bag it's on a table. (i handle a heavy 17 inch metal chassis laptop and bike to college every day (in canada).
for your specs you can get a good fitting laptop for around 400 bucks.
look for an intel core i3 (second or third generation)
4 GBs of RAM,
and over 320 GBs of hard drive space.
i'd stay with windows 7 for now until more people move over to 8, this is because windows 7 has better support and knowledge bases to help you with whatever you need.

Best college student laptop?

Rhi

I am going to college in the fall with about $2500 for the semester. I still need to buy my books ( going to michigan state about $300- $400) I will need to get my own phone plan ( under 18 should be expensive too.) What is my best bet for buying a computer?

I really like the Mac books, normal white, but after installing programs it's about 1400. Or with cheaper programs about 1200. Is it worth it? What other good laptops are there?

I don't need anything for gaming. Just for basic internet use, files etc... College student needs.

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Any laptop made in the last three years will do what you mention and they can be had for a third of the price of a new macbook. I would recommend something smaller and more portable so that it can be used in class and not stay in your dorm room. Some good models to look at that will be in the $400 - $600 range are HP 6510b, 6910p, and NC6400

You can save money on software by using open source / freeware software like Open Office instead of buying Microsoft Office. If you have to have Microsoft Office you can get a deal with a student discount through your college.

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Student Laptop for College?

iouaname67

My requirements for my computer are:
Intel Core 2 Duo Porcessor T8300
15.4 inch display
At least 3GB memory
256 MB Graphics card
250GB Hard drive
9-12 cell battery

Computers I've found that sorta fit these requirements are:
HP special edition dV6700t
Dell XPS M1530
Sony Vaio
Toshiba Satellite A300

So my question is if you could pick from any of these computers, what would you pick? Also, are any of my requirements not sufficent enough?

I just need to keep the price under $1,600. Thank you for your help
You know, I actually did think about a mac but I then decided against it just because I'm well versed in Windows and I dont have the time or the patience to learn a new system, and because I've used Macs in the past and have had a lot of trouble with them.

I did look at them (although I'll admit, briefly) as an option, but ruled them out because of past experiences and unwillingness to change :-)

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I would prolly narrow it down to the xps or the dv6700t.
Dells definitely the way to go if ur into gaming and HP is an excellent entertainment notebook.
I had a xps1530 last year and it had issues, i sure hope if was a one -off thing but if you go through the same thing then be prepared for some horrendous customer service from Dell. It was excellent for the first 2 months and then the battery wouldnt charge. It would still power on from AC though. Starting here it just started falling apart and ive seen a lot off people complaining about the longevity of Dell.
I got a dV9700t for christmas, and its been running like a dream. Im a light-medium gamer and get my hands into video editing every now and then, and i cant praise the HP enough. Its cheaper than XPS, fairly reliable... call me biased but i would definitely pick the dv6700

Actually decent Laptop under 600$?

'Ello Pops

Is it possible?!

Hah. Okay. Here's the deal. I want YOUR opinions 'cause you're the ones actually using the dang things. And the guys at the store question me about RAM and I go "Random Access Memory. Yea. Whateverrr." Hah.

First off: UNDER 600$

I'm a college student. And it's ME paying for this. So, I definitely want some bang for my buck!

I want one with a webcam, or that I can buy & attach one to. I like talking to my mom and friends/family back home.

I like to email, listen to music, write papers, and IM people (using meebo.com) all at the same time. But I'm not into graphic design, video-gaming or any of that stuff. I don't download anything except Anti-Virus software.

It has to be able to withstand the huge documents and presentations my teachers throw upon me, though.

Small, Mini, Average, whatever. Just not huge and clunky and the size of a desktop. I'd love an easily portable one. I'm considering a Mini, but I don't think they have CD Drives...

That being said, I want to be able to read CDs, but burning-ability would be cool, too. I won't be burning a CD every ten minutes, but maybe every few months (my sister and I like to trade mixes). DVD-burner isn't needed.

I don't really store a lot on it. Photos are uploaded to photobucket or a jumpdrive. Music is usually a "Rip one CD, Burn it onto the other CD, delete Music" kind of deal. I do have a LOT of documents (Word, Powerpoint, mostly), though. Duh. College kid.

Needs to have Wireless capabilities. But I think every laptop has that these days, eh? Nothing too fancy. Just gotta work.

Opinions? Suggestions? Complaints on which ones to stay away from?

Thank you very much for all your input!

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Under six hundred dollars with no graphical requirements, the world is your oyster!

"Decent" laptops start under $400 now, but you're right: you can sure get a dud in that price range. In fact, you can get a dud in ANY price range and nothing you purchase will be fail-proof, but some of the budget models have more . . . problems.

I service and sometimes sell the darn things. Please avoid Acer. By the same token, avoid Gateway and e-machines, as Acer acquired them last fall/winter season. The plastic feels like it will snap in my hands when I service them, and all the extra software they make impossible to remove (without removing things you also need) bugs me on a purist level. I suppose it might not bother the average user, but the wimpy plastic pieces should bug anyone unfortunate enough to fix your computer.

Another to avoid: any Dell with "Studio" in the name. They have known issues, one of which is easily fixed with a driver update, but some of which persist. This is the only Dell line I've known to be bad out of the box every darn time, though, and I really like some of the other things they do with their laptops, so don't be overly shy of the other models. Read owner reviews to get an idea of fail rates and such.

I also like toshiba, but not in the sub-$500 price range. They do much better with their $600 and up hardware.

Anything can handle "big documents." That's like asking for a graphing calculator that can handle long division. If you're going to be uploading and downloading big documents over your campus network all the time, though, look for something that has wireless N. Much faster! Also, for your own ease of use, 3GB>2GB when it comes to RAM, and you'll still be able to find it in your price range, and then some.

The most reliable machines I've handled in your price range are the Compaqs. Everyone has rather strong opinions, and Consumer Reports claims that of the laptops they have data for fail rates are the same all around, but I think the little buggers last a bit longer, and the "known issues" list contains innocuous things like "fails to burn recovery disks," which can easily be side-stepped by crabbing at HP and demanding some in the mail. Bear in mind that everything fails at any price range, and the trick is to back up your data and be prepared for it.

They come pre-loaded with crapware, as almost everything does in your price range. Dell would be the exception. Dell also comes with its own recovery disks, so there's another plus.

I hope that helped. You can really get a decent budget laptop when you don't need powerful graphics, and you're paying more for more specs (which you don't need), not necessarily for a longer lifespan. The only way to get THAT is to get an extended warranty, and if you have roommates I'd suggest either socking some money away or getting a warranty with accidental damage coverage, as one of them is bound to knock it over or spill beer on it.

Did I mention back up your data? Buy a $450 compaq with a webcam and spend $80 on an external hard drive. Set it up to back up schoolwork and papers automatically. Buy some accidental damage coverage or plan to buy a new laptop halfway through your college career. That's the advice I'd give a non-gaming relative.

Best of luck,and have fun at school!

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Best college student laptop?

Rhi

I am going to college in the fall with about $2500 for the semester. I still need to buy my books ( going to michigan state about $300- $400) I will need to get my own phone plan ( under 18 should be expensive too.) What is my best bet for buying a computer?

I really like the Mac books, normal white, but after installing programs it's about 1400. Or with cheaper programs about 1200. Is it worth it? What other good laptops are there?

I don't need anything for gaming. Just for basic internet use, files etc... College student needs.

Answer
Any laptop made in the last three years will do what you mention and they can be had for a third of the price of a new macbook. I would recommend something smaller and more portable so that it can be used in class and not stay in your dorm room. Some good models to look at that will be in the $400 - $600 range are HP 6510b, 6910p, and NC6400

You can save money on software by using open source / freeware software like Open Office instead of buying Microsoft Office. If you have to have Microsoft Office you can get a deal with a student discount through your college.

Best Laptop for college student under $600?

Jake

My nice Vaio got stolen now i am scrambling to by another laptop. I want the computer to be fast and efficient, gaming is not important to me. I want to be able to run I-tunes search the internet and run MICROSOFT word all at once and the comp still run quickly. i would prefer a Sleek look but that is not a deal breaker.I only have about $600 for this so with these conditions what would you suggest?
Buy* not by

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Maybe you could try an Acer Aspire S3-391-6616. $650, and it's the cheapest ultrabook out there. Only 0.7 inches thick!

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Good cheap laptop for college student under 500?

foreverpin

Hi! So i really need a laptop but im on a budget. Id like for it to have at least 4GB, 14 inch, something like intel core i3 and up, a webcam etc but under $500. I hear HP dandelion breeze and Dell 14' Inspiron N411Z are good. What do you think? Anyone tech savvy- please recommend any laptops for me and where I could probably buy them. Thanks!

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I just got this one and I love it!!

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+14%26%2334%3B+Laptop+-+4GB+Memory+-+320GB+Hard+Drive+-+Matte+Pink/5732476.p?skuId=5732476&id=1218688220484#BVRRWidgetID

I got it in pink, but it also comes in lime green, and a blue that actually looks black. Its only $329.99 and it works great! I've been loving it so far! The only thing I'm not so crazy about is the speakers don't get too loud. It works really fast though and I love how cool it looks! Its also super light because it does not have a disc drive, but I got it in a bundle with an external one and a case! I barely use the disc drive so this works great for me!! Also the battery life is great it lasts for like 5/6 hours!!!
I used to buy more expensive laptops, but then I realized that even the expensive ones will break in a few years so why not buy a cheap one that gets the job done and then it wont be as big a deal when it breaks!
This one works just as good as my previous $600 laptop!!

Hope this helps!! :)

Good laptop for 14 year old high school student under $600 in canada?

Laura

I would only be using it for skype, video, microsoft word, and internet browsing it needs to be light because of biking to school i am buying it my self the the price range is a must i am open to windows 8 or 7

Answer
unless you have a special education plan that requires a laptop for writing papers a high school student does not need a laptop.
next if a laptop is still on your mind, you dont need a 600 machine.
weight isn't actually an issue because when it's in your bag it will be lighter than books and in a backpack it almost doesn't matter, and when it's not in your bag it's on a table. (i handle a heavy 17 inch metal chassis laptop and bike to college every day (in canada).
for your specs you can get a good fitting laptop for around 400 bucks.
look for an intel core i3 (second or third generation)
4 GBs of RAM,
and over 320 GBs of hard drive space.
i'd stay with windows 7 for now until more people move over to 8, this is because windows 7 has better support and knowledge bases to help you with whatever you need.

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What is the best brand for a laptop that is reasonably priced?

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Kujo

I am a high school student in search of a laptop. I've seen many laptops in ads for best buy and other stores that are under $1000. Some of them are as low as $600. I was wondering, for my purposes, would one of these laptops be good enough? Also, in 2 years when I go to college, will this laptop still be good enough? Finally, I was hoping to find a colored laptop, preferably red. The only one I've really seen so far is the sony vaio, which is way out of my price range. Any suggestions?

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Dells are very good. They have a new laptop that comes in different colors. It starts at $699 I would order it directly from
Dell then if there are specific things you want you can get them built on in the beginning. You also can get skins to go over your laptop. They are stickers to put on over it to help protect it. You can even download a picture to use as your skin if you want to. Go here:

http://www.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/notebooks?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs

I hope this helps!

What laptop is the best to get for under $1,000?

Diana

I need a new laptop (PC) that is going to last for a long time. I prefer to get one available in pink or purple and am a college student so it must be reliable with few known problems. I do play an occasional high graphic game like the Sims so it needs to be able to handle that as well. What do you reccomend for under $1,000?

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there are many to get

personally i recommend HP...theres not too much of a dent on your pocket

Also any 500 - 600 $ laptop should be able to play sims 3 real well.

Heres what i found on amazon

HP dv6-6c10us (15.6-Inch Screen) Laptop
$564.99

http://www.amazon.com/HP-dv6-6c10us-15-6-Inch-Screen-Laptop/dp/B006OEL988/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343038947&sr=8-1&keywords=hp+pavilion+laptop

something smaller 13.3"

HP ENVY 13-1130NR 13.3-Inch Magnesium Alloy Laptop (Silver)
$786
http://www.amazon.com/HP-13-1130NR-13-3-Inch-Magnesium-Laptop/dp/B0035WT8LC/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1343039119&sr=1-1&keywords=hp+13%22+laptop

something in between 14"

HP dv4-4270us (14.0-Inch Screen) Laptop 549.99

http://www.amazon.com/HP-dv4-4270us-14-0-Inch-Screen-Laptop/dp/B006OEWAZ4/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1343039303&sr=1-2&keywords=hp+14+inch

and

HP Pavilion dm4-1160us 14-Inch Laptop PC - Up to 6.25 Hours of Battery Life (Argento) 705$

http://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-dm4-1160us-14-Inch-Laptop/dp/B00400OSA4/ref=sr_1_19?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1343039363&sr=1-19&keywords=hp+14+inch

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