I'm going to major in journalism, and would feel much more comfortable with my own laptop. The only problem is I cannot seem to find one(or a good website for that matter) with reasonably priced laptops and with enough power to stand up to the tasks I'll have to perform.
I am NOT going with a dell, gateway, or Sony Vaio.
Any other suggestions?
2007-02-21 00:36:36 · 7 answers · asked by noeheaven 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I graduated with a journalism degree in '05. I did most of my work in the computer labs at school, and when I graduated I got a Dell Inspiron 6000. As a journalism major, you will be doing a lot of research and writing. So, really all you'd need is the Internet and a word processor. These are found on all laptop models.
I'd look to find something that promises good battery life, since you may be away from a power source to charge the laptop.
The person above me suggested an Apple. Which is a good machine, but if you're used to the PC's, the Macs can be hard to operate for a while.
I'm not sure why you want to stray from Dell. You can call them and talk to them about getting the exact specs that you want/need and they will build it for you.
Good luck and enjoy your schooling, I did.
2007-02-21 02:12:17 · answer #1 · answered by verdeeyez1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey noeheaven,
Excellent question. As a former student of the Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism at West Virginia University, I sympathize entirely with your dilemma.
One of the best laptops to use in the area of journalism are made by (who else) Apple Computers. Not only are Macs more secure from outside attacks than those carrying Microsoft products, but Apple also creates products designed for publishing and/or journalism, such as Quark Xpress and Adobe PageMaker.
The best way to find good prices on the Internet for an Apple laptop would be to check out Web sites such as PriceWatch.com and eBay. You can almost always find a reasonable price for the best notebooks on both sites.
I hope this answers your question, noeheaven, and I would like to extend good wishes to you as you embark on your quest through college.
2007-02-21 02:28:09 · answer #2 · answered by wardpodcast 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-18 07:52:38 · answer #3 · answered by gelman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-21 01:08:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need an Apple MacBook Pro me thinks
2007-02-21 01:04:55 · answer #5 · answered by clanz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Macbook or Macbook Pro if your willing to throw down alittle extra money
2007-02-21 04:33:47 · answer #6 · answered by thatguy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
fujitsu maybe
2007-02-21 10:29:52 · answer #7 · answered by ebuyfaxe1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋