OT: Looking for laptop for college next month and need help from any computer WIZ's
07-16-2006, 10:09 AM
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i did what i swore i would never do....and bought a dell
so far its been a great school lap top. i will suggest two things that you will find EXTREMELY important over the long run if you're taking this to school daily.
SIZE
if you don't need a big screen, dont get it. they're bulky to lug around.
WEIGHT
a 5.5 lb laptop doesn't sound heavy, but will get on your nerves over the long run. spend the extra cash and get a 3-3.5pounder.
also, you may want to check asu (i assume thats where you're going) bookstore to see if they sell computers. i know uw bookstore does, and gives big discounts on mac products.
SIZE
if you don't need a big screen, dont get it. they're bulky to lug around.
WEIGHT
a 5.5 lb laptop doesn't sound heavy, but will get on your nerves over the long run. spend the extra cash and get a 3-3.5pounder.
also, you may want to check asu (i assume thats where you're going) bookstore to see if they sell computers. i know uw bookstore does, and gives big discounts on mac products.
07-16-2006, 04:11 PM
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It really depends on what exactly you use it for
if you want it to just use it for word processing, internet browsing, and **** downloading... i would say to get a mac ibook. They are small, sleek and sexy.
If you wanted to use it for a gaming system, graphics system, yadda yadda, i would say get a Dell (only laptop, though). The software support for mac is getting better, but most (if not all) of the software you will be using is built for windows.
Dell laptops arent that bad and its easy to get financing for it. Dont get a Dell desktop... dont get a compaq laptop, dont get a sony. A Toshiba would be ok.... i dont know much about HP's, they use to be total crap, but i havent heard recent news on them.
Good luck.
If you wanted to use it for a gaming system, graphics system, yadda yadda, i would say get a Dell (only laptop, though). The software support for mac is getting better, but most (if not all) of the software you will be using is built for windows.
Dell laptops arent that bad and its easy to get financing for it. Dont get a Dell desktop... dont get a compaq laptop, dont get a sony. A Toshiba would be ok.... i dont know much about HP's, they use to be total crap, but i havent heard recent news on them.
Good luck.
07-16-2006, 10:15 PM
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I actually biuld computers for people... I would still tell you to look at mac for a laptop
They have something in every price range. I just bought a 17" high res. power book with max memory and ram and it only cost me $1700 with shipping on ebay. Came with many extras too. I only say this for school because it is very easy to use in all situations. video's, photo's, typing programs, built in internet. You can do it all on a mac. leave the pc on the desk at home, and you can still run windows programs now, so you can go back and forth between the two. on a smaller bugdet you could probably get a very good 15" system for 700 or 800. You could get something cheaper too, but what is the piont.
07-17-2006, 04:17 AM
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Sharp Actius MM20, the smallest notebook would be good for school..
its good for taking notes in class, and have another one at home. For me, I have the mm20 for traveling/ in class, and use the powerbook 17" for heavier stuff.
07-17-2006, 08:25 AM
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2nd... You can also find some like acer lap tops on newegg.
Really we need a better idea of what you want to do with it.
Sony's are infested with crap programs.. they eat up memory and hdd space and are a PIA. you'd be best off purchasing a seperate copy of windows and formatting the whole thing.
My parents have a HP and it is nice, but for the same money you can find a acer or dell with more features and specs.
Sony's are infested with crap programs.. they eat up memory and hdd space and are a PIA. you'd be best off purchasing a seperate copy of windows and formatting the whole thing.
My parents have a HP and it is nice, but for the same money you can find a acer or dell with more features and specs.
07-17-2006, 04:20 PM
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around a grand..got it from NY. you can buy directly from sharp too..
priced about the same, only I got free CD/R drive and memory card from the NY store.
0.62" thick, only 2 lbs.<ul><li><a href="http://www.sharpsystems.com/">http://www.sharpsystems.com/</a</li></ul>
0.62" thick, only 2 lbs.<ul><li><a href="http://www.sharpsystems.com/">http://www.sharpsystems.com/</a</li></ul>