The Top PC Laptops for College Students

Acer Aspire One AOA150-1553 8.9-Inch Netbook 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 Ha...

Acer Aspire One AOA150-1553 8.9-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Ha... (LU.S410B.067) PC Notebook

$330.00 Est. at Amazon

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it is perfect for the student that is always on the go...
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she says it would be great for school!
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i would recommend it for teachers and students alike!!!
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for school or for my work commute it is perfect.
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great for school and traveling around if you don't want to carry a large laptop.

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Positives: Nice Portability, Lightweight, Good Mouse Quality, Display Size: 8.9 in.

Acer Aspire One AOA150-1359 8.9-Inch Netbook

$330.00 Est. at Amazon

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it is perfect for the student that is always on the go...
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i would recommend it for teachers and students alike!!!
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great for school and traveling around if you don't want to carry a large laptop.
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while a laptop with a cd/dvd drive is nice, for college this is not necessary while in the classroom.
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for school or for my work commute it is perfect.

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Positives: Excellent Portability, Lightweight, Good Mouse Quality, Display Size: 8.9 in.

Acer Aspire One AOA150-1784 8.9-Inch Netbook 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 Ha...

Acer Aspire One AOA150-1784 8.9-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Ha... (LU.S050B.225) PC Notebook

$438.00 Est. at Amazon

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while a laptop with a cd/dvd drive is nice, for college this is not necessary while in the classroom.
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she says it would be great for school!
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i would recommend it for teachers and students alike!!!
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great for school and traveling around if you don't want to carry a large laptop.
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i thought it would be underpowered but it has been able to run every school application, engineering application, even my portable wii-mote whiteboard program (check out youtube for that).

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Positives: Great Portability, Lightweight, Good Mouse Quality, Display Size: 8.9 in.

HP HP Pavilion Laptop

Hewlett Packard HP Pavilion Laptop with AMD Turion X2 RM-72 Dual-Core Mobile Processor - Bronze/Chrome (dv7-1245dx) PC Notebook

$1,074.00 Est. at Amazon

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i am in school for web design and the software i have to install for that takes up a lot of memory but not for this laptop because it has so much memory.i first had a dell laptop, then moved to a
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what's great about it:?everything what's not so great:?nothing "i love this laptop, it is great for my work cause i am going to kellogg community college for computer aided drafting and i use
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$699.00i looked at every laptop around this area and for the money you get the best bang for your buck with this one.i primarily use it for school and for leasure and it has everything that i need.
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it helps me with my school work, and the integrated mic is useful in my career as a recording artist.
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it has saved the day as far as grad school is concerned.

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Positives: Great Portability, Strong Graphic Capabilities, Large Screen, Weight: 7.8 lb.

Toshiba L305-S5933 SATELLITE PSLB8U-027025 PC

$725.00 Est. at Amazon

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i got this product to use for college, and because it was on the cheaper side.
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other thoughts: i purchased the laptop to handle applications for both school and some of my online activities and it runs the programs just fine.
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our use is mostly around the house or school and an occasional trip so it's no big deal.
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it has a decent on board graphics card, good ram, and plenty of space for any kind of school or home work.
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other thoughts: if you are hunting for a laptop for your kid to go to college, or for yourself, i'd reccomend this laptop.

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Positives: Fast, Great Portability, Strong Graphic Capabilities, Display Size: 15.4 in.

Gateway T-6321 Notebook PC

$600.00 Est. at Amazon

from Jay from New York, www.circuitcity.com
well, when i got it for a birthday present you could understand my excitement, it has everything the big laptops have but for a fraction of the price i am a college student so i need a laptop that
from Myla from Br, www.circuitcity.com
this laptop doesnot get hot like the hp, very fast, and it is very light for daily travelling to school.
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when i was searching for a laptop, i didn't want to pay a lot, but i wanted to play some games occasionally during college.
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perfect laptop for students.
from Bob from Wehadababyeetzaboy, www.circuitcity.com
when i was looking at a laptop to come with me to college as i would be living off campus, i knew i wanted a core 2 duo centrino for the low wattage, 3+gb of ram for vista (xp will always have a

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Positives: Fast, Excellent Portability, Strong Graphic Capabilities, Display Size: 14.1 in.

SAMSUNG NC20-21GBK NoteBook VIA Nano U22501.3+GHz

$636.00 Est. at Amazon

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i suggest this computer for anyone who travels alot and the student who doesn't want to hand write notes in class.
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i have now ordered and tested six different netbooks (via my university).
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the keyboard and display are perfect - especially for seniors.
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pros: -very high battery life which easily last for a day of use-high resolution compared to other netbooks, though is compromised for by the portability -quiet fan, it only increased speed on time
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pros: screen resolution 1280x800 same as any 14 or 15 inches (best lcd manufacture )large and fast harddisk at good price unlike dell mini 12auto-adjusting screen brightness and cpu speed to save

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Positives: Excellent Portability, Fast, Large Screen, Weight: 3.3 lb.

Toshiba Satellite Laptop

$500.00 Est. at Amazon

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what's great about it:?2gb space,big screen,dvd and music player what's not so great:?no webcam and short battery life "i just graduated from high school, and i have received this as a gift from my
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what's great about it:?great computer for school and hobbies.
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i use it exclusively for school work, and it performs well.
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i did not expect it to look or perform like a $2000 computer, but on sale for $350, it is everything i need it to be for schoolwork and general home use.
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the wireless router i installed in my home connected to this computer without a hitch.

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Positives: Good Portability, Lightweight, Easy To Use, Display Size: 15.4 in.

Acer AOA150-1570 Netbook

$400.00 Est. at Amazon

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i use this laptop for school and it is great!
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it became a necessity in college and i always have people looking at my computer from curiosity that they even make as small computers as mine.
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the price is awesome only 350.00 compared to twice that for a full=size laptop.
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it's just what i need -- i started grad school in the fall and i needed something to help get things done while i was in my office.
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it is perfect for the student that is always on the go...

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Positives: Great Portability, Lightweight, Attractive Design, Display Size: 8.9 in.

HP HP NB184UA HDX X18-1180US Entertainment 18.4"

Hewlett Packard HP NB184UA HDX X18-1180US Entertainment 18.4" Notebook PC

$1,717.00 Est. at Amazon

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what's great about it:?everyting what's not so great:?nothing "this laptop is very good for college.
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this is a great laptop for college.
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we bought the machine for our daughter going to college and like it so much that we plan on buying the 18" version for ourselves.
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as compared to other laptops at roughly the same price point, this computer is a much, much better deal.
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about me: graduate engineering student, so i spend most of my life working on design codes/viewing movies/listening to music/playing computer games/iming with friends on this machine

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Positives: Nice Portability, Lightweight, Attractive Design, Display Size: 18.4 in.

MSI Wind U100-451US 10-Inch Netbook

$314.00 Est. at Amazon

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i was looking for a laptop that was not very sofisticated since i need it for school.
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i converted the os to vista home premium and it loads faster than any benchmark i've previously ran or encountered on other desktops or notebooks.
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overall, this is a great little laptop for school, work, or casual games.
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moms, dads and students will enjoy it.
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it works just great for portability, note taking, or whatever you want to do with it.

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Positives: Good Portability, Good Mouse Quality, Lightweight, Display Size: 10 in.

HP Pavilion dv6-1030us NB145UA PC Laptop

Hewlett Packard Pavilion dv6-1030us (NB145UA) PC Notebook

$815.00 Est. at Amazon

from Carter, www.newegg.com
it could have a few more features but i just need it for school so it works great.
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is a perfect laptop for college students like me!
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i purchase this item as a graduation present for my granddaughter who will be using it this fall in college.
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i purchased this for college at staples.
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i bought this for my daughter graduating college (and going on to grad school).

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Positives: Attractive Design, Fast, Lightweight, Weight: 6.93 lb.

ASUS Eee EEEPC1000H-BLK066X 1000H 160G Netbook PC

$312.00 Est. at Amazon

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i wish i had this laptop in college.
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i'm a student, so it works very well when i have to take to so many different places.
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i had it out of the box, booted, and connected to the internet in all of ten minutes.
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i've decided to use this machine as both a travel pc and a home/graduate school pc.
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i purchased this machine for school and it does everything that you need to with ease.

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Positives: Nice Portability, Fast, Good Mouse Quality, Display Size: 10 in.

Samsung N120-12GW NPN120KA02US Netbook

$466.00 Est. at Amazon

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i was originally concerned by the size of the screen, but having used it for a few days i cannot fault it.
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well, i almost bought it then but continued to wait.
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i have seen a few netbooks from other college friends and the keyboards did not amaze me.
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i compared nc10 n110 and asus 1008ha 1004ha.
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i'm a high school student, so i've only got so much income to spend on this puppy.

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Positives: Great Portability, Good Mouse Quality, Attractive Design, Weight: 2.8 lb.

Samsung N120-12GBK NPN120KA01US Netbook

$464.00 Est. at Amazon

from DonB, www.newegg.com
traveling, watching movies and listeing to music on the go, and for typing up papers and reports for school.all-in-all, i am extremely satisfied with this product and have no regrests what-so-ever.
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i was originally concerned by the size of the screen, but having used it for a few days i cannot fault it.
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well, i almost bought it then but continued to wait.
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i compared nc10 n110 and asus 1008ha 1004ha.
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i have seen a few netbooks from other college friends and the keyboards did not amaze me.

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Positives: Good Portability, Good Mouse Quality, Lightweight, Weight: 2.8 lb.

HP HP NB129UA HDX X16-1140US Entertainment 16"

Hewlett Packard HP NB129UA HDX X16-1140US Entertainment 16" Notebook PC

$1,125.00 Est. at Amazon

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it's fast and multitasks like a champ, a real desktop replacement for students and business people.
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other thoughts: i got stuck in denver for a week with no notice, and had to buy a laptop to do my school and web development work.
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we bought the machine for our daughter going to college and like it so much that we plan on buying the 18" version for ourselves.
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about me: graduate engineering student, so i spend most of my life working on design codes/viewing movies/listening to music/playing computer games/iming with friends on this machine
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i am a 3d animation and vfx major at the academy of art university [online], san fransisco and this is by far the best computer for my degree program.

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Positives: Great Portability, Strong Graphic Capabilities, Attractive Design, Display Size: 16 in.

Acer Computer AS1410 Aspire 11.6" Notebook PC

$573.00 Est. at Amazon

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many reviewers commented on this, and i have to concur, it is horrible.
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after using the acer 1410 for a while now, i feel compelled to write a review.
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asus 1000he very thick compared to others and screen size with no hd so makes scrolling a constant.
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like many others i compared the as** ee* machines, the del* 11z and other more expensive thin and lights.

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Positives: Nice Portability, Fast, Large Screen, Weight: 3.1 lb.

Acer Computer AS1410 Aspire 11.6" Notebook PC

$573.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
many reviewers commented on this, and i have to concur, it is horrible.
from www.amazon.com
after using the acer 1410 for a while now, i feel compelled to write a review.
from www.amazon.com
like many others i compared the as** ee* machines, the del* 11z and other more expensive thin and lights.
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asus 1000he very thick compared to others and screen size with no hd so makes scrolling a constant.

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Positives: Nice Portability, Fast, Large Screen, Weight: 3.1 lb.

HP HP NB041UA G60-230US 16.0" Notebook PC

Hewlett Packard HP NB041UA G60-230US 16.0" Notebook PC

$679.00 Est. at Amazon

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the only thing i can say i did not like is the numeric keeboard size (smaller that normal) but for the price and alltogether features it is a nice laptop for work, school or home.
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i use and totally need this laptop to attend my online classes at college so yes it works good and is very important.
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this is the fourth laptop computer i've owned, the others being two ibms (one bought through my university, it imploded two months after the warranty ran out) & an ibook that i absolutely hated.
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using it mainly for school but have been playing some games on it.
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i purchased this labtop for my teenage daughter for her to do her college projects on.

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Positives: Good Portability, Strong Graphic Capabilities, Fast, Display Size: 16 in.

Acer AOA150-1887 Netbook PC

$300.00 Est. at Amazon

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this is an excelent product for students or persons that like to travel ligth, this mini acer is like a pc desk, without the cd-rom.
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it is perfect for the student that is always on the go...
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i think this would be a great computer to give a student, a mom, or anyone who likes to be mobile.
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due to my college daughter taking my first one.
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plus, i do all of my graduate school work on this little machine.

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Positives: Excellent Portability, Lightweight, Easy To Use, Display Size: 8.9 in.

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Best PC Laptops for College Students

Acer Aspire One AOA150-1553 8.9-Inch Netbook 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 Ha...

Acer Aspire One AOA150-1359 8.9-Inch Netbook

Acer Aspire One AOA150-1784 8.9-Inch Netbook 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 Ha...

HP HP Pavilion Laptop

Toshiba L305-S5933 SATELLITE PSLB8U-027025 PC

Gateway T-6321 Notebook PC

SAMSUNG NC20-21GBK NoteBook VIA Nano U22501.3+GHz

Toshiba Satellite Laptop

Acer AOA150-1570 Netbook

HP HP NB184UA HDX X18-1180US Entertainment 18.4"

MSI Wind U100-451US 10-Inch Netbook

HP Pavilion dv6-1030us NB145UA PC Laptop

ASUS Eee EEEPC1000H-BLK066X 1000H 160G Netbook PC

Samsung N120-12GW NPN120KA02US Netbook

Samsung N120-12GBK NPN120KA01US Netbook

HP HP NB129UA HDX X16-1140US Entertainment 16"

Acer Computer AS1410 Aspire 11.6" Notebook PC

Acer Computer AS1410 Aspire 11.6" Notebook PC

HP HP NB041UA G60-230US 16.0" Notebook PC

Acer AOA150-1887 Netbook PC

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