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RIXXX93GT
05-26-2010, 10:22 AM
My daughter will be heading off to college this fall and I am looking for suggestions as to the type notebook computer that would best suit her needs. Main thing I am struggling with is the size, do you really lug them from class to class or will it mostly sit on the desk? Like the new icore processors but there pretty pricey. Please no MAC or PC responses, she needs a PC for her classes.
2000GT
05-26-2010, 10:53 AM
when i was in college mine was a bigger one with like a 17" screen or so.

i wish i would of got a smaller one. it took up to much room on the desk and was a pain trying to fit it in my bag wit all my books.

thats just my opinion tho
wes 89 gt
05-26-2010, 11:17 AM
I have a Dell Inspiron 1545 that I use for college everyday. Havent had any issues so far.
RIXXX93GT
05-26-2010, 01:33 PM
Do students actually take their notebooks to classes? If so I would htink somehting under 15" screen size would be best.
2000GT
05-26-2010, 02:17 PM
i went for CAD (computer aid drafting) and i use a computer everyday at work but in school i never used mine much prolly because most my classes had computers in them.

my girlfriend on the other hand is going for nursing and uses hers like every day.
her sister has one of those mini one like 7" (fits in her purse) that she sure to take notes or just put reminders in for like homework and wat ever else
winner70ta
05-26-2010, 02:19 PM
Rick, give the college that they will be attending and check with their IT folks. They will have recommendations plus many schools get discounts or know of discounts that local area stores give to students.
RIXXX93GT
05-26-2010, 03:13 PM
Yea I have looked into the requirements and their purchase programs.....not cheap at all.
RSNovi
05-26-2010, 04:01 PM
Maybe consider a Dell Studio 15 with an i5 processor. I just ordered one for a friend and I really like it.
RIXXX93GT
05-26-2010, 04:54 PM
Yep that would work but Im trying to stay around 550.
bascom123
05-27-2010, 09:44 AM
Buy a dell and get the extended 3 year bumper to bumper warranty. will save you having to buy a new laptop next year.. ;)
RIXXX93GT
05-27-2010, 12:28 PM
Well I bought an HP Pavillion DV6 i3 with 4gb ram and 7200rpm drive. Thanks for your help guys.
winner70ta
05-27-2010, 01:17 PM
Sounds like a nice machine! :bigthumb