Best PC Laptops for College

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Gateway NV5387u Notebook PC

178 recommend this (91%)
196 reviews from 5 sources

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Acer Aspire Laptop

665 recommend this (92%)
726 reviews from 2 sources

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ASUS Eee PC 1005HA 10.1 Netbook Intel Atom N280

1229 recommend this (81%)
1509 reviews from 1 sources

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Gateway NV5387u Notebook PC & CA ISS 2010 Bundle

150 recommend this (93%)
161 reviews from 3 sources

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Acer AO532h-2588 10.1-Inch Onyx Blue Netbook

154 recommend this (82%)
187 reviews from 9 sources

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ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook

486 recommend this (71%)
682 reviews from 6 sources

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Samsung N135 Netbook

57 recommend this (100%)
57 reviews from 4 sources

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ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1001P-MU17-WT 10.1-Inch White ...

117 recommend this (84%)
139 reviews from 5 sources

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ASUS UL30A-X5 Thin and Light 13.3-Inch Black Laptop...

120 recommend this (74%)
162 reviews from 1 sources

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ASUS UL30Vt-A1 Thin and Light 13.3-Inch Laptop

169 recommend this (88%)
191 reviews from 3 sources

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ASUS EPC1000HE-BLK005X Eee PC 1000HE 10" Netbook

939 recommend this (91%)
1029 reviews from 11 sources

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ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1001P-MU17-BK 10.1-Inch Black ...

78 recommend this (80%)
98 reviews from 2 sources

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ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1001P-MU17-BU 10.1-Inch Blue N...

98 recommend this (83%)
118 reviews from 5 sources

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Toshiba Satellite L505-ES5034 Notebook PC

119 recommend this (94%)
126 reviews from 4 sources

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Toshiba mini NB205-N325WH 10.1" Netbook

107 recommend this (79%)
136 reviews from 4 sources

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Toshiba mini NB205-N325PK 10.1" Netbook

108 recommend this (79%)
137 reviews from 4 sources

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Toshiba PLL23U-00Q01C mini NB205-N325BN 10.1" Netbook

128 recommend this (83%)
155 reviews from 4 sources

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Toshiba PLL23U-00U01C mini NB205-N325BL 10.1" Netbook

134 recommend this (77%)
173 reviews from 5 sources

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Acer Aspire AS5740-5255 Notebook PC

166 recommend this (90%)
184 reviews from 4 sources

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ASUS N280 1.6G 1GB

255 recommend this (82%)
312 reviews from 4 sources

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Wize Buying Guide for College

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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