jORDANgIRL
I'm hoping to stay under 400 but if it's worth it, 500 at most.
Also, what brands to stay away from and I prefer to have a 15" or so.
Answer
While this laptop will be in the upper range of your budget, I think it's well worth it. I recently bought a Gateway (a brand that's always treated me well and generally has great value for the price spent). Anyway, here it is: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Gateway+-+Laptop+with+AMD+Athlon%26%23153%3B+II+X2+Dual-Core+Processor+-+Midnight+Blue/9695339.p?id=1218150605281&skuId=9695339&st=Laptops_Netbooks_Clearance_20100702&cp=1&lp=6
The reason that this particular laptop grabbed my attention was that it has a lot of RAM (4GB) and a pretty fast processor (2 GHz Dual-Core), in terms of laptops. Also, the monitor is great; 15.6" still seems like a nice, large size to the eyes, but is still small enough for easy storage; the monitor is also an LED monitor, which is the best type in viewing angles, lifespan/durability, and reducing eyestrain. The final reason was obviously the price; I've haven't seen too many laptops in this price range before that weren't on the junkier side, but this one is actually good quality.
Unfortunately, though, Best Buy hasn't seemed to have this laptop in stock for a while, so you may have to look for it at other websites or retailers. On a side note, this laptop also comes in Cherry Red; just letting you know that Midnight Blue isn't the only color.
In terms of brands to avoid, the first one I would suggest is Apple; besides having an advantage in battery life, the MacBook is basically just a really expensive laptop. Disappointingly few programs run on Mac OS X as well. I would also advise against many of HP's laptops, unless you're looking to get a really expensive one. HP's cheaper laptops are typically rather flimsy, especially the monitors.
While this laptop will be in the upper range of your budget, I think it's well worth it. I recently bought a Gateway (a brand that's always treated me well and generally has great value for the price spent). Anyway, here it is: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Gateway+-+Laptop+with+AMD+Athlon%26%23153%3B+II+X2+Dual-Core+Processor+-+Midnight+Blue/9695339.p?id=1218150605281&skuId=9695339&st=Laptops_Netbooks_Clearance_20100702&cp=1&lp=6
The reason that this particular laptop grabbed my attention was that it has a lot of RAM (4GB) and a pretty fast processor (2 GHz Dual-Core), in terms of laptops. Also, the monitor is great; 15.6" still seems like a nice, large size to the eyes, but is still small enough for easy storage; the monitor is also an LED monitor, which is the best type in viewing angles, lifespan/durability, and reducing eyestrain. The final reason was obviously the price; I've haven't seen too many laptops in this price range before that weren't on the junkier side, but this one is actually good quality.
Unfortunately, though, Best Buy hasn't seemed to have this laptop in stock for a while, so you may have to look for it at other websites or retailers. On a side note, this laptop also comes in Cherry Red; just letting you know that Midnight Blue isn't the only color.
In terms of brands to avoid, the first one I would suggest is Apple; besides having an advantage in battery life, the MacBook is basically just a really expensive laptop. Disappointingly few programs run on Mac OS X as well. I would also advise against many of HP's laptops, unless you're looking to get a really expensive one. HP's cheaper laptops are typically rather flimsy, especially the monitors.
What is the best -inexpensive- brand of Laptop for a first-time college student?
Cass
I'll be starting college this year and i need a laptop, i want to get it asap so that i don't spend all my college money right when i'm going to need it most.
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I have two sons who started college last year, so I'm always looking for deals. I got them both laptops, the brand was emachines e725. I'm not sure if they play the latest games on it, but they are very happy with it. The laptops were under $300 each, and so far, they have not had any problems with the laptops. You can find the specs at this link: http://www.lapspecs.com/wiki/acer+emachines+e725
I have two sons who started college last year, so I'm always looking for deals. I got them both laptops, the brand was emachines e725. I'm not sure if they play the latest games on it, but they are very happy with it. The laptops were under $300 each, and so far, they have not had any problems with the laptops. You can find the specs at this link: http://www.lapspecs.com/wiki/acer+emachines+e725
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