What Kind Of Laptop Is Suitable For a College Student?

Asia

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.

MacBook Air. College student. Refurbished. Help please?

BiebsBabe9

Is there a big difference between the MacBook Air 2011 and the one from 2012. I need a new laptop, I'm a college student and I refuse to buy any other product besides Apple because my other products by them have longevity. I'm getting a refurbished one from Apple, is it a good idea to get a refurbished one? I need to save money being that I am a college student. Plus I believe I get an educational discount or I can get a military one because my dad is retired military.

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The main difference is that the 2012 MacBook Airs are equipped with newer processors and integrated graphics which are only slightly faster than last year's models. They also include USB 3.0 ports as well as support faster and more RAM. You don't have to worry about buying a refurbished computer from Apple. You get the same warranty as a new computer and more often than not, 'refurbished' just means opened-box items or customer returns that are then checked by Apple technicians but for legal reasons, Apple can't resell them as new. If you're a college student you are entitled to an educational discount but I don't believe it applies to refurbished Macs as they've already been discounted.

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How can i get money for transportation with my student loans?

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Michael

How can i get money for transportation with my student loans?
Okay my estimate for my pell grant is: 5,500 and staford loan: 10500.
I'm signing up for summer 2 and i'm going to need transportation and a laptop.
How would I go about getting this? Who do i ask for the money? Like i have no idea what to do.

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before you make plans based on your federal financial aid, you need to know & understand
1) that is annual, you only mention 1 semester/quarter
2) the annual amount is broken into semesters (usually Fall & Spring) or quarters (usually Fall, Winter, and Spring)
3) your summer semester might be at the end of 2012-2013 academic year, if it is & you did not go fall & spring, then the maximum you could use of 2012-2013 fin aid is 1/2
4) you only get the semester/quarter maximum pell grant if you are enrolled full-time & student loans if you are enrolled at least 6 credit hours..... so, if your summer is on the end of 2012-2013 & you did not use any fin aid for fall & spring... and you only go 6 credit hours, then you would get up to 50% of the annual loan amount & up to 25% of the annual pell grant amount


the aid will be applied to tuition & fees first, also books if you charge them to your fin aid... if there is any left over then you can use that for bus fare or gas money as well as school supplies

the vast majority of college students don't actually need a laptop & you can always use computers at the school's library & various computer labs

final note.... if your school has not processed your aid to the point of Financial Aid Award (this tells you exactly what your semester/quarter maximum is that you could get as a full-time student)..... then your aid might not be in place in time for you to start that semester/quarter -- it takes most community colleges at least 8 weeks to process & universities longer

What computer technologies should I expect in 2012?

Borce

I want to buy a new gaming laptop for collage.I have this year an 1+ from high school and I am going to go in 2011-2012 in collage. I want a top gaming laptop of 3500-5500$
Will there be a new CPU, Graphic card, Ram that will be much faster then ?

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This is sort of a pointless question.

Of course there will be new CPU's, new GPU's, faster and higher capacity RAM and hard drives. They are in a constant state of change, and new additions to each of those categories come out at least once a year, so you're looking at at least 2 generations better than what we have now.

But you might want to rethink your strategy, as a super powerful gaming laptop is not very portable and it's battery life will suck. And as a college student myself, you are going to want a laptop that you can take where ever you need, easily (both weight and size) and something that wont die in an hour. Come back to Yahoo Answers when you are ready to buy a gaming laptop, as any advice as to parts is pure speculation and will lead you astray.

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What computer technologies should I expect in 2012?

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Borce

I want to buy a new gaming laptop for collage.I have this year an 1+ from high school and I am going to go in 2011-2012 in collage. I want a top gaming laptop of 3500-5500$
Will there be a new CPU, Graphic card, Ram that will be much faster then ?

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This is sort of a pointless question.

Of course there will be new CPU's, new GPU's, faster and higher capacity RAM and hard drives. They are in a constant state of change, and new additions to each of those categories come out at least once a year, so you're looking at at least 2 generations better than what we have now.

But you might want to rethink your strategy, as a super powerful gaming laptop is not very portable and it's battery life will suck. And as a college student myself, you are going to want a laptop that you can take where ever you need, easily (both weight and size) and something that wont die in an hour. Come back to Yahoo Answers when you are ready to buy a gaming laptop, as any advice as to parts is pure speculation and will lead you astray.

Which is the best laptop for a student starting college in 2012?

Ahmed Bila

My budget is from 500-750 USD. I am NOT going to use it for gaming. Primary use is watching movies, using a couple of softwares, facebook, youtube, music etc... And I have a dell inspiron i3 right now and when i open multiple tabs, it slows down pathetically so please also keep that factor in mind.

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1. Here this one looks cool and would be my first choice within your price point and lenovos last forever ( A big screen blocks your phone so you can text in class if you take it with you. lol.)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Lenovo+-+17.3%26%2334%3B+Laptop+-+6GB+Memory+-+750GB+Hard+Drive/5855624.p?id=1218697204078&skuId=5855624
2. This would be a second choice. Samsungs are really powerful and can take on many task!
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+15.6%26%2334%3B+Laptop+-+6GB+Memory+-+750GB+Hard+Drive+-+Blue+Silver/5622143.p?id=1218677492447&skuId=5622143

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How should I file my taxes as a student? Details are included?

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Stephen K

Alright, I've been browsing the web and reading a lot of different articles and sources of information with regards to how I should file my taxes but it all seems contradicting and it all is not very clear to me. So, with that said, I request any help I can get with how I should file my taxes. In advance, any help will be greatly appreciated. I anticipate to file but I am not sure what all to claim on my form. Details regarding 2012 are as follows (numbers are close to actual numbers, but not exact):

- Resident of Alabama for 7 years
- Enrolled August-December of 2012 as a full time college student
- Scholarship from university for ~$3500
- Federal Direct Sub Loan ~$1500 (I have not started paying back yet)
- Paid ~$300 out of pocket for school, not including a ~$700 laptop for school
- Provided over 1/2 of my income, so will not be a dependent on my parent's income even though I
do live with them.
- Self-Employed, ~$8000 untaxed earnings
- No kids
- No spouse

So, that's it in a nutshell. I know I may be asking a lot; however, I am not asking for someone to file my taxes for me. I would just like any help on what to consider deductible or what all I need to claim. Any help will be much appreciated.

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I'll take your details point-by-point and explain how they are related to your tax situation:

- Resident of Alabama for 7 years
Irrelevant for federal tax purposes. You will have to file the federal form and then the Alabama tax form afterwards (if Alabama has a state income tax).

- Enrolled August-December of 2012 as a full time college student
How old are you? If you're under 24, you may be considered a dependent on your parents' tax return. Did you provide at least half of your own support? If so, they cannot claim you and you would file as a single individual, and nobody can claim you on their forms.

- Scholarship from university for ~$3500
Did you use this for school purposes, or outside of school? If for school purposes, it's not considered taxable income.

- Federal Direct Sub Loan ~$1500 (I have not started paying back yet)
The proceeds from this loan were used to pay for tuition, and can qualify you for education credits. Some credits (like the American Opportunity Credit) are refundable.

- Paid ~$300 out of pocket for school, not including a ~$700 laptop for school
Your school should have provided you with a 1098-T statement, although that is for informational purposes only. This statement can be used when claiming educational expenses (I'll attach a publication that explains them in my sources).

- Provided over 1/2 of my income, so will not be a dependent on my parent's income even though I
do live with them.
Well that answered my question from earlier. You are not considered a dependent on your parents' form then.

- Self-Employed, ~$8000 untaxed earnings
This is where it gets tricky. You will have to start with a Schedule C, then move on to Schedule SE to report Self-Employment Tax. Since your income was untaxed, you will have to pay the Self-Employment Tax, which covers your portion of Medicare and Social Security.

- No kids
- No spouse
Well good, one person makes it a bit easier to sign and file.

Good on you for taking the tough task of filling out your return, but I'll warn you it might get a little tough. However, you will save yourself the $200-300 on tax preparation fees that many places charge. What you should do first is start filling out Schedule C for your Self-Employment earnings, then move on to Schedule SE to figure out your Self-Employment Tax. After that, move on to Form 8863 to claim your education credits, and once all those forms are done, you can fill out Form 1040. All of these forms are available from the IRS.gov website, and I've linked them below for you.

Good luck!

Where can i get a new cheap laptop for college?

Keri Adams

Im a new college student and i need a nrw good laptop. I need one tht is fast and one that can store alot of stuff. Im looking to spend around 300-400 on one. I dont want a used one. It must b new. I need some suggestions on wat brand wat to look for and where to find one. Your help is appreciated.

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I'd say check bestbuy.com. They always have bundles and deals. Over december 2012, I got a dell laptop bundle for just $380!
It came with:
Laptop
Carrying Sleeve
1-year Micro Trend Anti-Virus
2-Year BestBuy Warranty
Logitech Portable USB Wireless Mouse
8GB PNY Flash Drive
*Sure the laptop doesn't look or feel amazing, but it gets work done. It powers with a 2.0GHz Dual-Core Intel Celeron CPU, 3GB Ram, and a 250HD. It has a mic and webcam built in, and the keyboard is kinda like the macbook except the keys are more rounded a bit. It came with Windows 8 (not pro) but it's enough. Anyway's I'd say check either bestbuy.com or your local store as I didn't now about the Dell Deal untill I walked in the store. (: I'm sure you can find a decent one online for $300.

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