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										</div>HP has been consistently giving laptops at reduced prices for students in the K-12 Schools and college category for the last several years. This year also, it has come out with some fabulous discount programs for the students. The student community makes use of these laptops for their learning and knowledge sharing needs. There are [...]]]></description>
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										</div><p><a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/best-college-laptops-hp-pavilion-dv6-notebook/"title="" >HP</a> has been consistently giving laptops at reduced prices for students in the K-12 Schools and college category for the last several years. This year also, it has come out with some fabulous discount programs for the students. The student community makes use of these laptops for their learning and knowledge sharing needs. There are thousands of student materials available in the internet world. Also there are a number of forums online, where the students can join and share their learning and in case if there are any doubts regarding any subject, they can post it in these forums and get the answers in no time.</p>
<p>HP academy has its own student academy, where the students can get information on the latest offerings in terms of discounts provided by HP. The students can visit HP student Academy portal to get important information on these discounts. They not only provide offer for students, but also guide the students in arriving at the correct buying decision, based on the student’s requirement.</p>
<p>HP provides a number of branded laptops and tablets at reduced prices for the student community. It provides a savings of 25-35% on HP pavilion laptops, HP G series laptops and HP mini series laptops. Unlike other companies like Apple Mac and <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/good-college-laptops-dell/"title="" >Dell</a>, the <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/hp-student-discount/">HP student discount</a> program provides lap top discount programs to the parent of the students. Also when the students complete the higher education, but continue to be in the alumni board of the institution, they are still eligible for these discounts. This is a unique feature of the HP Student Laptop discount program. Also, the members and officials of the Parent Teachers Association (PTA) are also eligible for huge discounts on these Laptops.</p>
<p>HP laptops are known for their compactness and at the same time they are known for its longevity in spite of rough usage. HP Pavilion DV4-2161N is an attractive laptop and is ideally suited for the college going crowd, which usually likes to make style statements. In addition to the style, this laptop comes with great configuration such as 2.13GHz Intel Core i3-330M processor, 4GB DDR3 RAM expandable to an impressive 8GB, 500GB SATA hard drive and Windows 7 Home Premium.</p>
<p>The other students HP laptop that are hugely popular with the student crowd include the HP G62T series, which is a 15 inches budget friendly laptop that comes with 30% savings for the students’ community. HP G62X series is another excellent laptop for the student community. One can get the same benefits as with HP 62G series with the additional benefits of a faster Intel Core i3 processor instead of the dual core processor, making it a great buying option for the students. All the student laptops provided by HP are an excellent value for the money. </p>
<p>HP Student community academy is an excellent place for the students to search for the regular offerings provided by HP. All, the students’ needs to do is to register with the HP Student academy through their student academy portal. After registering, the students can make use of all the facilities provided by the HP Student Academy portal.</p>
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										</div>With the economy being the way it is, students are having a hard time making ends meet. School and education can be very costly and so are the tools that go along with that trade. With meal plans, text board and housing, any student can be incredibly over whelmed by the power of how much [...]]]></description>
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										</div><p>With the economy being the way it is, students are having a hard time making ends meet. School and education can be very costly and so are the tools that go along with that trade. With meal plans, text board and housing, any student can be incredibly over whelmed by the power of how much it actually takes out of pocket to attend school. Computers have become a necessity in college and laptops have always been more feasible than desk top PCs. However, now with the <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/dell-student-discount/">Dell student discount</a> program, this financial burden of a computer can be eased off these struggling student’s minds.</p>
<p>Dell offers a student discount for higher education purposes. The program is to help cushion the burden of adding yet another expense to your educational needs. The Dell discount program is geared to mirror that of the employee discount program; hence it is called EPP on your invoice statement. This is to give the feel of being part of the Dell family. To be a part of all this, the first one need to do is sign up at delluniversity.com, the website for the program. Once there you chose whether you’re a student or a student’s parent. Then you chose what state and school you are in. However, not alls schools are part of the program but most of them are worldwide. In the end the discount is anywhere from 5% to 12% off your purchase added on top of any other Dell sales or deals going on at the time.</p>
<p>Other competitors offer similar deals and discount programs but they aren’t exactly the best for the college life. Apple student discounts for example really target the computers and needed accessories for K-12 schools. That’s kindergarten to senior year of high school. That’s not really what you need at the college level. Hewlett Packard also offers a sizeable student discount program, however their program isn’t as good as some of the actually <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/best-college-laptops-hp-pavilion-dv6-notebook/"title="" >HP</a> sales you would find. So why bother with a program that will not stack or outshine the standard that everyone else off the street can find? A student discount should be for students and not anyone else and that is exactly what the <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/good-college-laptops-dell/"title="" >Dell</a> student discount program delivers.</p>
<p>Life made simple, that’s the motto of Dell. And life can be simple with an Inspiron 17R Laptop which runs roughly around $699 and as low as $21 a month in payments. You can customize this laptop with a variety of features and excellent photo sharing. With a wireless display on an impressive 17.3 inch widescreen high-definition monitor display. One can even choose between an Intel Core i3 and i5 processor.</p>
<p>Or make the most of your day with the Inspiron 15 Laptop. This valuable Dell laptop comes at just under $429 and can be paid off for as a little as $15 a month. With a Pentium dual-core processor and the new Windows 7 64-bit included. This beauty is sporting a high-definition screen on a 15.6 inch widescreen LED display. Complete with a built-in webcam and microphone so you can stay in touch with your loved ones at home whole at school.</p>
<p>As anyone can see, Dell supplies the finest in computer laptops out there and they already come at affordable prices but they also make sure that our youth’s educational needs are met. Why not look into the Dell student discount program? It could be very much worth your weight in gold.</p>
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										</div>As a student at a junior college, I will be the first person to admit that many of us are strapped for cash. In addition to unit and material costs, many college courses today are difficult to excel in without a decent laptop or notebook. And not just any notebook will do; it has to [...]]]></description>
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										</div><p>As a student at a junior college, I will be the first person to admit that many of us are strapped for cash. In addition to unit and material costs, many college courses today are difficult to excel in without a decent laptop or notebook. And not just any notebook will do; it has to conform to a huge list of requirements, such as wireless internet access, easy portability, and lots of disk space. It can be difficult and troubling to spend hours searching online for a laptop that will both meet your needs and not bleed your wallet dry. </p>
<p>Here are what I believe to be the two best value <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/college-laptops-under-500-dollars/">laptops under 500</a> for college students. </p>
<p><strong>#1. The <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/good-college-laptops-dell/"title="" >Dell</a> Inspiron Mini (base model)</strong> &#8211; $300<br />
Another goodie brought to you by Dell, this mini notebook easily took it’s spot at my list of top <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/college-laptop-guide/"title="" >college laptop</a>s. In addition to being the only one of these laptops that I’ve personally owned, it beats all the others that I have tested that are in the same price range. </p>
<p>The Good: The most basic version of this laptop has everything the average college student needs; a decent processor, twenty-four hours of battery life, a built-in 160GB hard drive and the best portability of any notebook on the market (under three pounds) . At approximately ten inches by seven inches, this laptop fits easily in any backpack and even inside many purses, and has the capacity for your daily needs, such as Word processing, emailing, social networking. The base model comes with Windows XP, and not Windows 7, but if you are looking for functionality, this is an amazing laptop. The more expensive versions have Windows 7, increased processor speed, and are even a little bit smaller. However, these upgrades can run up to $300 more than the base model. </p>
<p>The not-so-good: I’m never going to say anything about this laptop is bad. However, it is not a laptop for, say, a video production student, because it doesn’t have enough ram or processor power for the more intense applications, nor does it have the large screen that most people are used to expecting. The only other down side is that it doesn’t have a built-in CD drive; but with more than enough USB ports, it’s not too difficult to plug in an external drive. </p>
<p><strong>#2. Acer Aspire Laptop with AMD Athlon Single-Core Processor </strong>- $400<br />
The Acer Aspire is another amazing college buy. If you are looking for a laptop with a larger screen and keyboard than those of the mini notebooks while not spending a huge amount of money, this is the laptop for you. However, with greater size comes a greater footprint, and this laptop is approximately ten inches by fifteen inches and weighs a good six pounds. Nonetheless, it offers everything a college student needs. </p>
<p>The Good: This laptop comes stock with Windows 7. It can support up to 4GB of ram, and comes installed with 3GB. It also comes with a CD/DVD read-write drive. Oh, and did I mention? It starts at only $370. As with all other computers, you can upgrade it, but it’s going to cost more money. </p>
<p>The not-so-good: It’s size can be a concern. Whereas one can slip the mini-notebook into a small compartment in a backpack or purse and not even notice the weight, cramming this laptop into a backpack along with books and binders can be a hassle. And again, as with most budget to mid-range college laptops, you aren’t going to be using this laptop to edit a movie anytime soon. </p>
<p>If you are a college student looking for a laptop that will meet your basic needs, either of these laptops is an excellent choice. The Dell Inspiron Mini is the best mini-notebook on the market and offers premium portability, while the Acer Aspire has a good-sized screen and can do everything the mini notebook can. Whichever laptop you choose, I’m sure you will not be disappointed. </p>
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<p>When sorting through the many options available, you will find that there are many different sizes to choose from. There are netbooks that have 10.1” screens. This may be convenient to carry around, but the keyboards are typically much smaller and may make typing more difficult for those who are used to typing on a regular keyboard. You can also choose the other extreme and purchase a laptop with a screen that is 18.4”. This may be good for watching movies and playing video games, but having a laptop that big will be difficult to carry around. Choosing a laptop in the middle of the size range may be the best option for you. <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/">Top college laptops</a> with a screen size of 14” or 15.6” tend to give you the best of both worlds. You still get the portability that you do with a smaller laptop, but you get a decent size screen to go along with it.</p>
<p>If you are looking for the cheapest thing to get you buy, you may beinterested in a 10” Coby NBPC1023XP. This has an N480 processor, 1GB of memory, and a 160GB hard drive. This netbook is meant for those on a very limited budget, who are looking for the bare minimum to get them by. You can get this netbook for around $250.00.</p>
<p>Another option for those on a budget is the 15.6” <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/best-college-laptops-hp-pavilion-dv6-notebook/"title="" >HP</a> G56-129WM. This laptop will run you approximately $375.00, but is worth the extra money if you can afford it. This comes with an Intel Celeron 900 processor. It also has 3GB of memory and a 250GB hard drive.</p>
<p>For $450.00, you can get an Acer Aspire A55736Z-4016. This has an Intel Pentium Processor T4500. It also comes with 4GB of memory and a 320GB hard drive. This also has a 15.6” screen. This would be my pick for the <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/choosing-the-best-laptop-for-college-students/"title="" >best laptop for college students</a>.</p>
<p>If you are looking to spend a little more money, you can choose a Toshiba Satellite. The L655-S5100 has a 15.6” screen. It comes with an Intel Pentium P6100 Processor, 4GB of memory, and a 500GB hard drive. The Toshiba Satellite Helios L655D-S5110WH comes with the AMD Phenom II Quad Core P940 Processor. It has 4 GB of memory and a 500 GB hardrive.</p>
<p>When buying a laptop, there are many additional things you can add on. You can add features for gaming, music, and music. These features aren’t a must, but would be appreciated by most college students. So when you are out looking for a new <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/laptops-for-college/"title="" >laptop for college</a>, just remember to use every penny of your budget wisely. Choose the features that are best for you and your needs.</p>
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										</div>There are many things a college student such as yourself worries about these days. Money, relationships, parents, and homework all can cause massive headaches. One thing that I believe a you shouldn&#8217;t have to stress about is finding the best value laptops for your budget. When you buy a laptop for college, I would look [...]]]></description>
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										</div><p>There are many things a college student such as yourself worries about these days. Money, relationships, parents, and homework all can cause massive headaches. One thing that I believe a you shouldn&#8217;t have to stress about is finding the <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/best-value-laptops-for-college-students/"title="" >best value laptops</a> for your budget.</p>
<p>When you buy a <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/laptops-for-college/"title="" >laptop for college</a>, I would look at three things: price, size/weight, and RAM/Processor speed. Higher RAM lets you run more programs at once. A faster processor makes your laptop run faster.</p>
<p>If you are someone who is very mobile and doesn&#8217;t play video games or use Photoshop, a netbook is best for you. They usually cost about $200-500, include 1 gigabyte of RAM, and have an 10 inch screen. They usually weigh about 2 pounds, have about 5 hours of battery life, and have a smaller keyboard than normal laptops, which can be uncomfortable for long periods of typing. I would recommend testing a netbook in a store before buying it to make sure its keyboard and screen size are right for you. A netbook is best for people who only run a few programs at once and spend most of their time on the Internet and typing up homework and is one of the <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/best-laptop-buys-for-college/"title="" >best laptop buys</a> for someone who doesn&#8217;t have a lot of money to spend. </p>
<p>If you need some more power or a bigger screen but don&#8217;t want to lug around a giant laptop everywhere, I would recommend a laptop with a 13 inch screen. Their prices vary widely, but an average one will cost you from $200-700. They usually include 2-4 gigabytes of RAM and are about 4 pounds. Their battery usually lasts 4-5 hours. They have enough power to play most games and run many programs at once, but are also portable enough to bring with you wherever you go. These are among the <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/">top college laptops</a> available on the market. </p>
<p>If you are a hardcore gamer or use video editing or graphics editing programs, you&#8217;ll need a laptop with more power. I recommend a laptop with a 15 inch or 17 inch screen. They cost from $400-1500 and include 4 gigabytes of RAM. They usually weigh around 6 pounds and offer about 3 hours of battery life. I would not recommend these laptops unless you need the computing power that they give you.</p>
<p>Buying a laptop may sound daunting, but it is easy if you know what you are doing. Before you buy one, do some research on the Internet. Read customer and expert reviews, go to the product&#8217;s website, and see what other people say about a laptop. Ask your friends what laptops they have. With enough information, you&#8217;ll do fine buying a laptop.</p>
<p>More tips for saving money on a laptop:<br />
• Buy programs like Microsoft Office from your college&#8217;s store. They offer deep discounts!<br />
• I know this sounds counterintuitive, but get the service contract/extended warranty. Computers get viruses, overheat, and get dropped.<br />
• Go to sourceforge.org or search the Internet for open source software. It&#8217;s free and can be just as good as paid programs!</p>
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										</div>I used to work in a college IT department on all different makes and models, different operating systems and Macs so I know first hand that certain manufacturers are better in quality than others. For students in an art type of major, Architecture, Interior Design, Fashion, I would hands down recommend a Mac due to the graphics [...]]]></description>
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										</div><p>I used to work in a college IT department on all different makes and models, different operating systems and Macs so I know first hand that certain manufacturers are better in quality than others.</p>
<p>For students in an art type of major, Architecture, Interior Design, Fashion, I would hands down recommend a Mac due to the graphics quality. But there are equally good Windows-based laptops for school that are very popular. After reading this you should have a better idea of what to look for when shopping for a laptop and your personal preferences for things such as screen size and color.</p>
<p>The three best brands I’ve worked on are Gateway, <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/good-college-laptops-dell/"title="" >Dell</a> and Apple. You’ll want to go with an Intel Core duo processor or better for speed and a minimum of 2GB of memory. If you plan on using your laptop for games or using multiple applications at the same time (toggling between open applications) get 4GB.</p>
<p>Hard drive size is dependent on what you plan on storing. If you are just going to be storing documents for school any of the standard hard drives the manufacturers are offering now will work. For music and picture storage you’ll want to increase the size depending on your usage. For those who store a tons of music and large pictures, keep in mind that it takes up a lot of space and will ultimately slow down your computer. So you may want to invest in an external hard drive. But for the average person, as I mentioned before, all the hard drives offered in the new laptops have a lot of space, about 250GB or more and will work just fine.</p>
<p>It is important to get a laptop with Wi-Fi capability as it is probably needed in certain classes and every college now offers Wi-Fi on campus and in dorms.</p>
<p>Also keep in mind battery life – some last just 3 hours and others last 6.5 hours or more. Video and sound are dependent on what you plan on doing with the laptop. This is particularly important to gamers but for your average student, the standard video and sound feature offered by the manufacturer will work. Personal options to decide is whether you want a webcam, if you are looking for a laptop with Windows or a Mac Operating System, the screen size and weight. There’s some laptops you can customize the color but there’s also different styles of skins for purchase as another option and perhaps less expensive. All these latter options are based on personal preference.</p>
<p>I would suggest going with a Gateway, Dell or Apple <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/best-laptops-for-college-students-apple-macbook/"title="" >Macbook</a>. However, the <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/">best laptop computer for college students</a> is the Dell Inspiron 15R or higher. This laptop has excellent standard features with Intel Core i3 370M processor (better than Intel Core Duo), 4GB memory, 500GB hard drive, built in wireless and webcam, CD/DVD burner and 1 year warranty just to name a few options! You can also check; <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/best-college-laptops-2010/">Best College Laptops 2010</a> for more suggestions.</p>
<p>Whichever laptop you decide to go with, all three that I mentioned above have a much better quality than others on the market, and this is based on my direct experience fixing a variety of student computers on a college campus.</p>
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<p>One of the biggest purchases most college students will make before starting their college career is a new laptop computer. Finding the best laptop computer for college students can be a daunting task because there are so many different brands and models available to choose from.</p>
<p>Currently, one of the most popular <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/">laptops for college</a> is the <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/best-laptops-for-college-students-apple-macbook/"title="" >Macbook</a> Pro. This laptop is fairly expensive starting at $1199 for a 13 inch model and $2299 for a 17 inch model. Compared to the price of a PC with similar specifications, you will be spending quite a bit more money. What you are paying for in a Macbook Pro is the Apple operating system (Apples do not run on Windows), the style, and the build quality.</p>
<p>One of the benefits of owning a Mac is that there are fewer viruses targeted at Macs. Another perk of a Macbook pro is that it is one of the most stylish laptops on the market and is sure to be impressive among the college crowd. Because the Macbook Pro is rather expensive and most college students are unable to afford it, Macbooks are a viable option. These laptops also run Apple&#8217;s operating system but do not have the same high price tag (starting at $999) and conversely do not have quite the same power and style as a Macbook Pro.</p>
<p>Apple&#8217;s other major offering, the Macbook Air, is a good choice only if it will not be your main computer. Starting at $999, the Macbook Air is built for portability and not heavy use. If you will be taking it to class every day and want something light to put in your backpack, it is a great option, but it will not have the performance that other laptops have and you may run into problems with the computer not having enough power. PCs (running mainly on Microsoft&#8217;s Windows operating system) still outsell Macs today and the primary advantages of PCs include lower prices than Macbooks for models with similar specifications and a larger variety in brand, model, size, and style.</p>
<p>Many users also still prefer to use Windows because it is the operating system they are most familiar with. <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/good-college-laptops-dell/"title="" >Dell</a> and <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/best-college-laptops-hp-pavilion-dv6-notebook/"title="" >HP</a> are currently two of the best selling brands in PC laptops and have a similar line up of notebook computers. These product lines start with fairly inexpensive netbooks (computers with screen sizes usually under 12 inches and usually priced between $299 and $599).</p>
<p>Netbooks are fantastic for portability, but do not have the same power as many full sized laptops and are, as their name implies, most commonly used for surfing the internet. The best screen size in a laptop computer for college students who will be taking the machine to class every day is between 13 and 15 inches. These laptops provide for greater mobility while still offering higher performance. Specifications to look for in laptops include the newest processors (such as Intel Core i3, i5, and i7), at least 3 or 4 gigabytes of ram, and a hard drive of at least 320 gigabytes to store all your files over the next few years.</p>
<p>Overall, the <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/choosing-the-best-laptop-for-college-students/"title="" >best laptop for college students</a> depends on the student who will be using it. For some users, power and performance is the number one concern, but for others it is portability. PCs generally offer the best value in terms of price compared to performance.</p>
<p>Another major concern among students is price. While most students will greatly enjoy a Macbook Pro and a 15 inch Macbook Pro will likely meet both style and performance concerns, the price may be an issue. In this case, it is time to look into a similarly configured PC for a lower price. Many PC makers are trying to keep up with Apple&#8217;s popularity and offer great alternatives that may be even better than a Macbook pro with a lower price.</p>
<p>The best place to start when hunting for a new laptop is by exploring the various PC manufacturer&#8217;s websites and comparing specifications with price. Every student is different, but there is sure to be a laptop on the market that is right for each one of them.</p>
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										</div>So what exactly is the best laptop for college students? There’s no definite answer. The type of college students vary as much as the types of laptops out there. Raging from high end power laptops from Alienware to cheap netbooks from Asus, there’s a whole spectrum of laptops to choose from. The first thing that [...]]]></description>
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<p>The first thing that needs to be decided is the size of the laptop. These are usually categorized into three groups: Netbook, Mainstream and Desktop Replacement. The Netbook is the lightest of all the three. It’ ssize varies from as small as a 4.8 inch screen to 10 inches (size is usually determined by the screen). The mainstream’s size usually lies around 10-15.6 inches. The Desktop Replacement is everything above 15.6, sometimes even reaching size of 20 inches! What’s important to note here is that as size increases, power and price increases as well.</p>
<p>The netbook is the barebones laptop category. Slim, lightweight, power efficient and cheap, these machines can do regular, everyday tasks such as surfing the internet, using word processors or watching videos. Models such as Asus EEE, <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/good-college-laptops-dell/"title="" >Dell</a> Inspirion Mini and <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/best-college-laptops-hp-pavilion-dv6-notebook/"title="" >HP</a> Mini are the more common ones. These usually run from $250 to $700</p>
<p>The Mainstream is the most common laptop there is. Powerful enough to run some demanding applications such as Adobe Photoshop yet still light enough to be carried in your backpack. The <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/best-laptops-for-college-students-apple-macbook/"title="" >Macbook</a> series is the most popular <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/college-laptop-guide/"title="" >college laptop</a> in this category but its price might be too much for some. Compaq is the budget line of HP, and offers extremely good laptops at its price points. These cost around $450-$1200.</p>
<p>The Desktop replacement is the biggest, and most powerful in terms of sheer hardware, there is of the three categories. These are usually bulky, weighing more than five pounds and usually has a 16 inch wide screen .These laptops are usually for people who sometimes need mobility, such as video editors who do on-the-spot editing.</p>
<p>A subcategory of the Desktop Replacement is the Gaming Laptop, as a good number of them lie in this category, usually sporting the best hardware available to run all recent games at maximum graphical settings. These hardhitting laptops could set you back for a good $800 to a whooping $2500!</p>
<p>One you’ve picked from these categories, you might be presented with options to somewhat customize them. Features such as webcams and card readers are almost always present in laptops today. USB slots and the Wifi card are always provided as well. There are, of course, some things that still need to be decided upon. Usually, laptops are equipped with disk-based Hard Drives with storage spaces that run from 120 Gigabytes to a whooping 1 Terrabyte. A general rule is that if one is interested in media and games, one would usually get more space. The option of Solid state Drives (SSD) sometimes also presents itself. These drives are expensive, yet offers the fastest read-write of them all, meaning that you save time when trying to save work or launching applications. The Usual RAM provided averages at 3 Gigabytes. This is fine for most cases, but people who use intensive applications or games might want to invest a little bit more on this.</p>
<p>Another general rule is that more RAM will almost always make your computer faster. So if your laptop is experiencing slowdowns, it might not be a bad idea to purchase more RAM for it. The CPU is the core unit of the laptop. It determines how fast and powerful it is in running applications.</p>
<p>Netbooks are usually equipped with an Intel Atom CPU, as this is one of the most energy efficient CPUs for netbooks today. However, it will experience severe slowdown when running more intensive applications.</p>
<p>Mainstream laptops usually use an Intel Core 2 Duo, i3 or i5 or AMD Athlon or Turion, enough for most applicatons.</p>
<p>Desktop Replacements usually carry an Intel i7 for the most demanding of all applications, though these CPUs are pretty costly. GPUs, or Graphic Processing Units, are usually not needed by laptops as these are seen as powerdrains. Most laptops are equipped with a integrated video card that comes along with the motherboard, or is integrated in the CPU if it uses an Intel i series. However, gamers might want one for their laptops as these integrated video cards could only do so much. Both nVidia and ATI offer mobile versions of most of their GPUs, however these will sometimes never reach the same specifications as their desktop counterpart as these were designed to be as compact as possible.</p>
<p>This should have mostly covered the question “What exactly is the <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/">best laptop computer for college students</a>?”. If you’re still unsure as to what to get, the best way to find out is to go to stores and try it out yourself! There’s nothing more convincing than a hands-on demo.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:44:58 +0000</pubDate>
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										</div>The Holiday 2010 shopping season will be fast upon us, with the day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) sales set to begin shortly. Computers, specifically computers for college students—those returning to school or perhaps starting for the first time after the winter break—will be among the hottest sellers this year. Choosing the best college laptop is [...]]]></description>
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										</div><p>The Holiday 2010 shopping season will be fast upon us, with the day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) sales set to begin shortly. Computers, specifically computers for college students—those returning to school or perhaps starting for the first time after the winter break—will be among the hottest sellers this year. Choosing the best <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/college-laptop-guide/"title="" >college laptop</a> is not as tough as you might think. In this expert review, we will present the five <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/">best laptops for college</a> and explain why one of them should be on your shopping list.</p>
<p>In terms of value, the top selling college laptops fall into two categories, ultra inexpensive netbooks, and deeply discounted notebooks.</p>
<p>Netbooks encompass small computers with screens generally under 11 inches like the Coby 10-inch Netbook PC. What is particularly unique about the Coby is that it is one of few netbooks still shipping new with Windows XP instead of Windows 7. One fantastic benefit of that distinction is that the Coby is about the lowest priced new stock netbook available. It can be had online for under $250, about $20 less than its close rival, Acer.</p>
<p>Acer’s 10.1&#8243; Netbook PC with Intel Atom Processor and Windows 7 Home Starter is another super bargain, selling now for as little as $270. Your choice of which to buy depends to a great degree upon whether you are willing to part with Windows XP and move on to Windows 7.</p>
<p>Before discussing another popular netbook, it is important to know why this review considers netbooks a top choice for the <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/college-laptop-guide/"title="" >best college laptop</a>. It comes down to space. Many colleges were not built with computers in mind and ample desk space is often scarce.</p>
<p>That is a key reason why the <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/good-college-laptops-dell/"title="" >Dell</a> 10.1&#8243; Inspiron Mini Netbook PC is also a fantastic deal. Coming in at just under $350, the larger battery in the Dell makes it superb. With nearly double the power of many netbooks, it is just the thing for when AC power is hard to find.</p>
<p>Before closing this review of the five <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/"title="" >best college laptops</a>, we need to look at some larger models for those who need a 15-inch screen, the Toshiba 15.6-inch Satellite Laptop PC with AMD V140 Processor and the Toshiba Silver 15.6-inch Satellite Laptop PC with AMD Sempron Processor. The Silver sells for under $380, an outstanding price for a 15.6- inch laptop. The Silver is best suited to students who will have ample access to AC power, as the battery in this model is limited to about 3 hours or less. Compromising slightly on power capacity is one factor that allows Toshiba to offer the Silver at such a bargain price.</p>
<p>In the selection criteria for the five best college laptops, the three most important factors are cost, size, and power capacity. If smaller screens are fine for you, we recommend a netbook with the best battery you can afford. If you need something larger, both of the two Toshiba models receive top marks. Your ultimate decision comes down to battery life.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:45:54 +0000</pubDate>
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										</div>Laptops have been growing in popularity over the past few years, with sales that can exceed desktop computers. While laptops were once less powerful than a typical home computer, most now have full-capabilities, with internet access, security features, and the memory capacity to run standard programs. Many laptops also boast DVD-R drives, making them portable [...]]]></description>
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										</div><p>Laptops have been growing in popularity over the past few years, with sales that can exceed desktop computers. While laptops were once less powerful than a typical home computer, most now have full-capabilities, with internet access, security features, and the memory capacity to run standard programs. Many laptops also boast DVD-R drives, making them portable entertainment centers as well. With all of the convenience and mobility that laptops offer, it’s not surprising to see how commonplace they have become.</p>
<p>Though the decision to buy a laptop may be easy, deciding which brand and where to buy the laptop is a different matter. <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/best-college-laptops-hp-pavilion-dv6-notebook/"title="" >HP</a>, or Hewlett-Packard, is one of the leading brands in laptops, with a focus on user-friendly, yet powerful computers.</p>
<p>Their top-selling models include the HP Pavilion Entertainment Laptop, the compact HP ProBook Notebook, the HP EliteBook Tablet PC with swiveling screen, and the HP Business Notebook. Each model is tailored to suit a variety of needs, from move-watching to mobile business applications. While HP laptops can range in capabilities, they also range widely in price.</p>
<p>The best place to start shopping is to find a reputable merchant with laptops on sale. The first instinct when shopping for a particular brand of laptop is to go directly to the manufacturer, which can wind up as complicated as it is costly. Most “big box” stores can offer more competitive pricing on laptops, and nearly all will offer HP laptops on sale. Savvy consumers can also shop online for deals, with many websites specializing solely in computer merchandise or on overstocked models.</p>
<p>Refurbished computers are another underappreciated source of <a href="http://bestcollegelaptops.com/inexpensive-laptops-for-college/"title="" >inexpensive laptops</a>. Many merchants will sell popular HP laptop models that have been previously owned, but completely overhauled back to their original factory conditions. When researching different HP laptops, have a good idea of what the laptop will primarily be used for. While it may be tempting to purchase a more inexpensive model, the laptop may be lacking desirable features that will later be more costly to add.</p>
<p>Alternatively, some upgrades may be more inexpensive to purchase and install separately. Advanced video or sound cards and additional memory can be cheaply purchased alone and installed by most novice users. Realistically assess the difficulty of self-installation versus the cost of the manufacturer’s upgrades to find the best solution. Keep in mind that many adjustments can void the laptop’s warranty, adding to costs in case of future problems.</p>
<p>Though laptops have become as powerful as desktop computers, they need not be as expensive. With a little research before buying, it’s simple to find the perfect HP laptop for the latest applications with the smallest budget. Always compare merchants and never be afraid to ask for price-matching when a better deal is available. One great price is all it takes to make shopping for a laptop user-friendly.</p>
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