i will be using mircosoft word,excel,powerpoint,publisher. And basic internet use. Also I'm going into high school. I have a 80 gb ipod
2007-07-11 09:43:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Too many variables like screen size, budget, etc.. My site will give you free advice. I prefer HP or Dell the top sellers.
2007-07-11 12:00:19 · answer #1 · answered by lueeluee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say go to a major retailer in your area and look at the screen, try the keys, check the weight. Some of the office supply stores have good buys. If you want to see a Dell. go to Walmart. There are some good buys right now on line from Circuit City and Best Buy. There should be back to school sales coming up that will offer a system at a really good price. If they do and you want one, get there early since the quantity is very limited. Definitely consider the extended warranty. Keep a good anti-v irus and spyware scanner on the system. Don't be afraid of Vista, It works well so long as you keep to upgrades loaded. Apples are good but a lot more expensive, harder to get repaired and more expensive for add ons or upgrades.
2007-07-11 16:55:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
You would be crazy to get anything other than a Mac.
Trouble free, fast, computers with Mac OS (much bettter than Windows, Ubunutu, LINUX, or whatever else you can find).
Apple offers discounts for students (and teachers) and I've put the link below. There are several promotions running now, including getting a $100 rebate on a printer (must be purchased at the same time and on the same invoice as the computer)
and a free iPod Nano with purchase.
Jim Gordon
Mac MVP
2007-07-12 20:47:51 · answer #3 · answered by jimgmacmvp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd get a MacBook. I use a dell laptop, an Hp, and a Mac. I have had zero problems with the mac - and I do a lot of music, etc. My HP is faster, but just not as reliable, and I have had viruses on it before.
2007-07-11 16:47:50 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toshiba makes the best laptops. I would highly recommend a Toshiba Satellite M65-S9092.
2007-07-11 22:28:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mac Book Pro all the way.
2007-07-11 16:48:20 · answer #6 · answered by drakegta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A mac no doubt. Its got microsoft, internet acess, runs faster, little to no viruses, and iTunes built right in
2007-07-11 16:45:53 · answer #7 · answered by Forever Pink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, if you want to go with Apple (you mentioned your iPod) and you can afford an 80GB iPod i say you get an Apple MacBook. click on the link below for more information
2007-07-11 16:47:50 · answer #8 · answered by Jesus Rocks! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a dell inspiron loaded with Ubuntu
2007-07-11 16:46:52 · answer #9 · answered by Jared D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a dell inspiron
2007-07-11 16:46:39 · answer #10 · answered by Eddie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋