Comments on: What kind of laptop should i buy for college use? http://the-gre.com/what-kind-of-laptop-should-i-buy-for-college-use.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:25:32 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Jason http://the-gre.com/what-kind-of-laptop-should-i-buy-for-college-use.html/comment-page-1#comment-313 Jason Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:25:19 +0000 http://the-gre.com/what-kind-of-laptop-should-i-buy-for-college-use.html#comment-313 I would suggest a MacBook. Being the latest, fastest, and most powerful notebook in the generations of iBooks, they are pretty much all you need! And they have have a built-in AirPort chip, so you can connect to wireless internet at the college if it has a wireless network. That's what I did, because I'm going to college in the fall and the MacBook looked like the perfect computer! Also, from my own experience (I have the white 13"), a MacBook is remarkably lightweight! It's lighter than a normal textbook! Also, the whole thing is just an inch thick! I really enjoy using the keyboard, too. The MacBook keyboard has an neat, genius simple style, and is easy to get used to! I remember a long time ago, when I used to use my dad's Toshiba (Windows) laptop. I couldn't stand using the keyboard! Not only did it have a light touch, but for some reason just lying my hands over the keyboard drained the energy out of my hands! I don't know why my hands felt so tired, but maybe it was because of some kind of electricity leaking out of the keyboard and into my hands. Anyway, MacBooks are not like that! Very ergonomic! MacBooks also have a great battery life and efficiency. Except when I have my high speed wireless internet turned on, it seems to decrease the battery life. Battery life length also depends on what/how much you're doing on your laptop. You should keep this in mind if you plan to use it wirelessly around campus. For example, turn AirPort off when you're not using the internet. Also, plug in the MacBook before you go to bed to make sure it has 100% battery power the next day for college. Of course, when you run out of battery power, you can always plug it in somewhere. You had better get a protective case for your MacBook (or any other laptop) if you plan on taking it to college, or even out of the house for that matter! The best notebook case I've found so far for Apple notebooks is this one: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wo/1.RSLID?mco=891A0F0F&nplm=TF770LL%2FA It's on my birthday list! ^_^ Just look at all the great customer reviews! Also, since you're a college student, you are eligible for a free iPod nano if you buy a Mac! Go here: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wo/6.RSLID?mco=E998F304&nclm=BackToSchool2006 I took the offer, since I am a college student, and got the new iPod nano! But you have to hurry because it says the offer ends Sept. 16! I also got a free printer (a really good one too!) but I'm not sure if that offer has passed or not. Good luck! ;-) I would suggest a MacBook. Being the latest, fastest, and most powerful notebook in the generations of iBooks, they are pretty much all you need! And they have have a built-in AirPort chip, so you can connect to wireless internet at the college if it has a wireless network.

That’s what I did, because I’m going to college in the fall and the MacBook looked like the perfect computer! Also, from my own experience (I have the white 13"), a MacBook is remarkably lightweight! It’s lighter than a normal textbook! Also, the whole thing is just an inch thick! I really enjoy using the keyboard, too. The MacBook keyboard has an neat, genius simple style, and is easy to get used to!

I remember a long time ago, when I used to use my dad’s Toshiba (Windows) laptop. I couldn’t stand using the keyboard! Not only did it have a light touch, but for some reason just lying my hands over the keyboard drained the energy out of my hands! I don’t know why my hands felt so tired, but maybe it was because of some kind of electricity leaking out of the keyboard and into my hands. Anyway, MacBooks are not like that! Very ergonomic!

MacBooks also have a great battery life and efficiency. Except when I have my high speed wireless internet turned on, it seems to decrease the battery life. Battery life length also depends on what/how much you’re doing on your laptop. You should keep this in mind if you plan to use it wirelessly around campus. For example, turn AirPort off when you’re not using the internet. Also, plug in the MacBook before you go to bed to make sure it has 100% battery power the next day for college. Of course, when you run out of battery power, you can always plug it in somewhere.

You had better get a protective case for your MacBook (or any other laptop) if you plan on taking it to college, or even out of the house for that matter! The best notebook case I’ve found so far for Apple notebooks is this one:

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wo/1.RSLID?mco=891A0F0F&nplm=TF770LL%2FA

It’s on my birthday list! ^_^ Just look at all the great customer reviews!

Also, since you’re a college student, you are eligible for a free iPod nano if you buy a Mac! Go here:

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wo/6.RSLID?mco=E998F304&nclm=BackToSchool2006

I took the offer, since I am a college student, and got the new iPod nano! But you have to hurry because it says the offer ends Sept. 16!

I also got a free printer (a really good one too!) but I’m not sure if that offer has passed or not.

Good luck! ;-)

]]> By: millie http://the-gre.com/what-kind-of-laptop-should-i-buy-for-college-use.html/comment-page-1#comment-314 millie Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:25:19 +0000 http://the-gre.com/what-kind-of-laptop-should-i-buy-for-college-use.html#comment-314 I've got a Sony Vaio and its great - I havn't had any problems with it at all and it has everything you need on it for school and stuff. I’ve got a Sony Vaio and its great – I havn’t had any problems with it at all and it has everything you need on it for school and stuff.

]]> By: jjc92787 http://the-gre.com/what-kind-of-laptop-should-i-buy-for-college-use.html/comment-page-1#comment-315 jjc92787 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:25:19 +0000 http://the-gre.com/what-kind-of-laptop-should-i-buy-for-college-use.html#comment-315 See what other students have and try to the one or a similar one that you're most interested in. See what other students have and try to the one or a similar one that you’re most interested in.

]]> By: nahij http://the-gre.com/what-kind-of-laptop-should-i-buy-for-college-use.html/comment-page-1#comment-316 nahij Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:25:19 +0000 http://the-gre.com/what-kind-of-laptop-should-i-buy-for-college-use.html#comment-316 hey girl...i just got a laptop for tax free weekend....it was a good deal....i dont know how much you need. BUT when i was laptop hunting i definetly requiered it had at least 1.60 GHZ. 512 MB. um i guess 40 GB plus its fine....4 port usb are very important....now days u need at least 4 ports available beleive me...well i got a toshiba satellite A105 and im happy with my pruchase..good luck ! hey girl…i just got a laptop for tax free weekend….it was a good deal….i dont know how much you need. BUT when i was laptop hunting i definetly requiered it had at least 1.60 GHZ. 512 MB. um i guess 40 GB plus its fine….4 port usb are very important….now days u need at least 4 ports available beleive me…well i got a toshiba satellite A105 and im happy with my pruchase..good luck !

]]> By: Hank http://the-gre.com/what-kind-of-laptop-should-i-buy-for-college-use.html/comment-page-1#comment-317 Hank Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:25:19 +0000 http://the-gre.com/what-kind-of-laptop-should-i-buy-for-college-use.html#comment-317 Whatever you decide, here is my general advice: get the extended life battery. Get as fast a processor as you can afford. Get at least 1GB RAM. Get a lock cable and lock it up whenever you leave your dorm room. Laptops are too easy to steal. Whatever you decide, here is my general advice: get the extended life battery. Get as fast a processor as you can afford. Get at least 1GB RAM. Get a lock cable and lock it up whenever you leave your dorm room. Laptops are too easy to steal.

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