Many of the seniors are searching for the right computer for college. CNET Reviews has the following advice for students.
"Students typically require low prices and portability above all. A laptop that can be carried from class to class is key, so many students turn to low-cost Netbooks, which are small, low-power systems that generally cost less than $500. The downside is that these have small screens and generally use underpowered single-core CPUs.
Another option is a 13-inch thin-and-light laptop, which is somewhat less portable, but makes for a better experience when sitting down to write papers and do research. These have dual-core CPUs and often include optical drives. Apple's 13-inch MacBook is a prime example.
What to look for: At least 1GB of RAM; 160GB or larger HDD; 13-inch or smaller display."
My advice is to know what you plan to use the computer for and buy something that will do those things. For example, if you will just be checking Facebook and writing notes and doing a little research, you do not need anything expensive or fancy. However, if your computer will be your entertainment center, your right arm, and your library, you'd better splurge. Honestly think about how you will actually use the computer.
Do a little research on the web.
Go to Best Buy or some other retail outlet where you can put your hands on the computers you are considering.
Think about price last. If you just want the cheapest computer available, you don't need to think about any of this. Just buy the thing and learn to live with the consequences. You will probably be pretty happy with it, at least for a while. If you live and breath through your computer, you will be more particular. You can still buy a very nice computer that will do everything you need it to do for a reasonable amount of money, but do not compromise good design and the solid technical specifications that you require to do what you need to do.
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