I want to buy a laptop for college that is good but not too expensive....suggestions anyone???

Question

i have about $800 max to spend but i want a decent laptop.

Answer 1

hp or sony... dosent matter. quality is about the same.

just stick with intel. and your fine

Answer 2

in the uk-aol do a free lappy-they pretty good too,hp ones.surely they are doin this in the usa?

800 dollars buys you a decent lappy in the uk 2 gig 100 gig drive,lightscriber etc

google free laptops etc(assumed u were in usa as u quote dollars etc)

Answer 3

Here you go.

Answer 4

I am extending your budget slightly but a MacBook is a great laptop and if you feel that you can stretch yourself further, a MacBook Pro. They are both fantasic laptops and are far quicker than any Windows system I have seen. You can also get Microsoft Office for Mac which I guess is the software you require.

Answer 5

Well, there are four computers that are a great steal for their price this week - two from BestBuy and two from CircuitCity. However, it would help to know what activities you would be using the laptop for. Would it be solely for word processing, web browsing, and the occasional video, or would you prefer one that could handle all the above but includes the ability to withstand 3D gaming, video editing, and heavy media usage?

The first laptop I would recommend is the Toshiba M305D-S4829 from Circuit City this week. I just purchased it last Wednesday, and am typing on it right now. It has a ton of power, like seriously. I was playing BF2142 last night with no problems. It costs $699, but It'll be running strong for a few years before anything begins to become too demanding for it. The sound quality on this laptop is phenomenal. It has Harman/Kardon speakers that are Bose quality. It has 4GB of RAM, an ATI Radeon 3100 processor, which is nearly equal to most mid-range dedicated graphics processors. It support 802.11b/g/n networks. It has a standard webcam (not to mention facial recognition software for extra secured log-ons) and all the other features you need lol. The style on this laptop is phenomenal.

If that is slightly out of your price range though, I would say go to Best Buy and pick up the HP DV5-1002NR. It costs $679, but it is nearly as good as the above laptop with only a few exceptions (it is actually better in some areas as well, lol). The touchpad on it has a glossy feel which is fine for cooler weather, but if its humid out or your fingers are the least bit sweaty, it becomes quite difficult to move the pointer. It has a slightly better video processor - the ATI Radeon 3200 (the main difference is that it has a HDMI output). It has a slightly larger screen at 15.4" WS. Its half a pound heavier, which isn't really a big deal to me at all. It also runs the 32-bit OS of Vista which will only support 3 GB of RAM, which is fine for nearly everything.I hope this helps you in your quest!

The next two are right about tied for abilities if the above prices are a bit out of your budget. I would recommend testing each one, and then deciding which one you prefer better.

The first one is the Toshiba L305D-S5868 from BestBuy this week at $549. It features the ATI Radeon 3100 which is capable of handling many 3D games, and in fact - it is the same video processor as the laptop that I am using. It features a built-in webcam, as well as standard DVD/CD re-write ability. It has a 250GB hard drive running at 5400RPM. One feature that it could improve upon is its stock RAM. From the store, it only comes with 2GB. This can be easily upgraded to 3GB from any computer retailer (including www.newegg.com). It also comes with a user-friendly touchpad as well as a nice blue form factor. Although it doesn’t necessarily have all of the extra-goodies, this laptop is perfect for the common pc user, and comes at a great price!

The second one is the Toshiba L305D-S5881 from Circuit City. This laptop is nearly identical to the last laptop with a few exceptions. It has 3GB of RAM instead of the two in the previous model. Along with this, it has a slightly different blue form factor. The price is adjusted for the extra gigabyte of RAM - $579.99. Remember to compare the two before your purchase to ensure that the one you buy is more fitting for your likings.

If you have any questions - feel free to email/message me! Enjoy!

© Marshall 2008

Answer 6

hmmm...you can go with a compaq which work pretty well and you can get one for about 850 if you can go 50 over.  Otherwise you can go with a HP or cheap sony which will work well but won't have a large memory.  I have the HP right now and it works fine and it should work great for college.

Answer 7

I just bought a Dell Inspiron on sale at Best Buy for $499.  I love it so far!  It has everything I need.  They're also on the Dell website.  Good luck!

Answer 8

Hp Pavillion Laptops are nice and around that price range

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?...

Answer 9

Buy a HP, any under $800 is good for school work but not for game.

Answer 10

Acer Aspire One,  $400.00 usd with a 8 hour battery.  Is what I use but I recomend geting a ext dvd drive, to install programs ect, for $80.00 usd more.

I got a free laptop from this site, I highly recommend it!

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