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No 1 HP HP Pavilion dv9728cl KC336uar Notebook
Hewlett Packard HP Pavilion dv9728cl (KC336uar) Notebook ratings

$706

Released 4 months ago

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11 People Recommend
for College
"I use my laptop mostly for school and it is very…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

""I use this laptop for all my schooling and extra activities.…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

"I am a student in college I could not live without…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

"I recommend this laptop to anyone who is a student or…" more

- Bestbuy.com User


No 2 Toshiba Satellite® A105-S2194
Toshiba Satellite® A105-S2194 ratings

Released 4 months ago

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10 People Recommend
for College
"All in all, would recommend it for a low-priced laptop for…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

""My wife needed a laptop for going back to school.…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

"I purchased it for a rising college Freshman for schoolwork.…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

"I use it for homework and email and web surfing.…" more

- Bestbuy.com User


No 3 Toshiba Satellite U305-S7448 Notebook PC
Toshiba Satellite U305-S7448 Notebook PC (PSU30U-030012) PC Notebook ratings

$806

Released 10 months ago

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9 People Recommend
for College
"This was a gift for my girlfriend, who will be using…" more

- Spymagician at Newegg.com

"Only comes with office 2007 student/home trial.…" more

- needsLITHIUM at Newegg.com

"(Poor college student with a family of six.)…" more

- JohnM at Newegg.com

"Summary: This laptop is great for taking notes on at school…" more

- Datavis.com User


No 4 HP Pavilion Dv6451us GA458UA PC Laptop
Hewlett Packard Pavilion Dv6451us (GA458UA) PC Notebook ratings

Released 4 months ago

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8 People Recommend
for College
"I use my laptop mostly for school and it is very…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

""I use this laptop for all my schooling and extra activities.…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

"I use the laptop for schoolwork, surfing the net, and a…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

"This one is loaded w/ everything I needed for school and…" more

- Bestbuy.com User


No 5 Toshiba Tecra M8-S8011X PTM80U06L00F PC Laptop
Toshiba Tecra M8-S8011X (PTM80U06L00F) PC Notebook ratings

Released 4 months ago

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8 People Recommend
for College
"All in all, would recommend it for a low-priced laptop for…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

"Being in college this is a great laptop over all and…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

"I haven't had any compatibility issues with my programs (grad school)…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

"The Toshiba laptop has good durability, good speed and comes with…" more

- Bestbuy.com User


No 6 Sony VAIO VGN-BX760NS6 Cen Core 2 Duo T7500
Sony VAIO VGN-BX760NS6 Cen Core 2 Duo T7500 2.2GHz/2MBL2/2GB/120GB/SuperMultiDL/abgn/GNIC/BT/15.4"WXGA/VB PC Notebook ratings

Released 7 months ago

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7 People Recommend
for College
""This is a good laptop for student and home use.…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

"I bought it primarily for grad school.…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

"I use it for school doing programming and such and the…" more

- Chad B from Quincy, Michigan at Circuitcity.com

"My computer had a trial version of Microsoft Home and Student…" more

- Bestbuy.com User


No 7 Toshiba SATELLITE PRO U400-S1001X T8100
Toshiba SATELLITE PRO U400-S1001X T8100 (PSU41U-013011) PC Notebook ratings

$939 - $1,030

Released 4 months ago

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7 People Recommend
for College
"All in all, would recommend it for a low-priced laptop for…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

"Being in college this is a great laptop over all and…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

"I haven't had any compatibility issues with my programs (grad school)…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

"The Toshiba laptop has good durability, good speed and comes with…" more

- Bestbuy.com User


No 8 Toshiba Satellite A215-S4697 15.4" Widescreen
Toshiba Satellite A215-S4697 15.4" Widescreen Notebook PC PC Notebook ratings

Released 1 year ago

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6 People Recommend
for College
"Absolutely love it (I'm using it for school) it's my third…" more

- castor from Greenwich Village NYC at Circuitcity.com

"I'm a student, and have been saving up for a laptop…" more

- gina from roch at Circuitcity.com

"Perfect for a student or entry level user.…" more

- Ruthann from Michigan City, IN at Circuitcity.com

"Cons: The sound, the poor style, the standard college student appeal…" more

- thetruthisme at Shopping.com


No 9 Toshiba Satellite A215-S7422 15.4 Laptop PC Laptop
Toshiba Satellite A215-S7422 15.4 Laptop PC Notebook ratings

$657 - $799

Released 11 months ago

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6 People Recommend
for College
"this is a great laptop for school, work and play.…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

"but overall it is great for a high school student on…" more

- jjccjess from Grand Haven, MI at Circuitcity.com

""I'm a college student& have been using this computer for 2…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

"Snagged this one with a $150 rebate for only $549.99 -…" more

- wmc1000 from Fishers, IN at Circuitcity.com


No 10 HP Presario R3230us pf135ua PC Laptop
Hewlett Packard Presario R3230us (pf135ua) PC Notebook ratings

Released 3 months ago

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5 People Recommend
for College
"I use my laptop mostly for school and it is very…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

""I use this laptop for all my schooling and extra activities.…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

"I use the laptop for schoolwork, surfing the net, and a…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

"I wouldn't put any heavy-duty games or multimedia on this computer,…" more

- Bestbuy.com User


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PC Laptops for College Buying Guide


When shopping for PC laptops for a college student, buying the right computer comes down to finding the perfect combination of features. One of the first features to look for is durability. College students put a lot of wear and tear on their laptops, so you want to find one that will stand up to some abuse. Search online using the terms laptop drop tests to see which laptops withstand the most damage.

Another thing to consider is size and weight. A college student usually carries his or her laptop around quite a bit. A heavier laptop will take its toll on one's back and feet, so you want to shop for a lightweight model. Of course, that doesn't mean that you want to buy the smallest laptop you can find. A student spends a lot of time working on a laptop and a smaller screen means more eye strain. A combination of a large screen (17" is great) and a light weight (less than 8 pounds) is perfect.

Of course, you'll want to make sure the laptop you buy is fast, powerful, and has ample storage. A good rule of thumb: shop for a minimum of 80GB of hard drive space and at least 1GB of RAM. A processor speed of at least 1.7 GHz is recommended. Follow these guidelines and you can be assured that you've supplied your college student with the tools for success.
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