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Help me pick a laptop for college!

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skierdudeguy
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i hope this isnt an old subject. i searchbarred, and the only thing i found was 2 years old. as we know, technology moves fast.
my future school offers these deals
www.willamette.edu/bookstore/computershop/cmp_shop.html
anyone prefer one or the other? any other good laptops i should look at?
thanks a lot guys.
Jun 1 2008 11:42PM
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skierdudeguy
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try to link it:
http://www.willamette.edu/bookstore/computershop/cmp_shop.html
Jun 1 2008 11:42PM
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.SteezusChrist.
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i searched laptop

got a thread about a laptop and college made may 26, 2008

i do not think you used the searchbar
Jun 1 2008 11:43PM
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skierdudeguy
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http://www.willamette.edu/bookstore/computershop/cmp_shop.html

jesus christ im an idiot.



Jun 1 2008 11:43PM
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skierdudeguy
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ah, i searched "college laptops", "computers for college", and the like.
Jun 1 2008 11:44PM
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bigwhite.steeze
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as i posted in the other threads...


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834114456

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220308

not bad prices, and pretty good components. much better than the macbook from your school and the other computer.
Jun 1 2008 11:46PM
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finssidedown
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Custom build one.  Get all the stuff you want, nothing you don't.

http://http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/store_access.do?template_type=computer_store&landing=notebooks&aoid=25322&kw=hp+custom+laptop&tafcjnef=fy08&ppc=CCp21076949



Jun 2 2008 1:20AM
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Dan.
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get a voodoo
Jun 2 2008 3:28AM
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DJBlum89
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check out the HPs. you get a lot for ur money.
Jun 2 2008 7:40AM
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Ryno
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The HP one blows and if your a mac-head and don't mind a small screen the macbook wouldnt be bad.

Again though, it would help to know what you plan on using this laptop for in college. Just school stuff? High end editing? Gaming? Does your program require special software?
Jun 2 2008 8:22AM
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wrenegade
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If you don't need to do any crazy editing (like Final Cut styles) or lots of gaming, the MacBook would cover all your needs. Although that isn't the greatest deal, only $100 off retail. And, if you don't need that much power, check out the refub store on apple.com. The educational store at apple.com will also have some deals starting tomorrow June 3rd. Probably buy a MacBook get a free iPod nano or something. Or just a steeper discount. Also, if you have a bit more money to spend, the MacBook Air is pretty sweet, I love mine.
Jun 2 2008 11:53AM
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skierdudeguy
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alright, thanks guys. yeah, its going to be pretty basic. as of right now, i dont foresee any high end editing or gaming. i basically just want something that is going to work. as few crashes and break downs as possible.
Jun 2 2008 4:28PM
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Ryno
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You can get something to do WORK with for under 800 easy.

Avoid an Apple IMO since they will be overpriced/unnessecary for what you want.
Jun 2 2008 4:31PM
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danbrown
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I fucking love my Macbook and it's been running for two years. It runs just as well as it did the day I took it out of the box and it's never frozen.
Jun 2 2008 7:23PM
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natedogg789435
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mac book. thats the only option
Jun 2 2008 8:33PM
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Anti-Hero
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go with the mac.
Jun 2 2008 8:48PM
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wrenegade
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Starting tomorrow, if you are a college/university student, you get a free 8 GB iPod touch (or $299 credit towards a 16 GB or 32 GB touch) with the purchase of any MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, or Mac Pro.
Jun 3 2008 12:13AM
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skierdudeguy
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i think that might just lock it up. my ipod broke recently.
Jun 3 2008 1:40AM
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Skiboards4Life
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Jun 3 2008 12:08PM
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pussymoneyweed
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ibook g4 g4 and macboock air
ibook g4 is super fast for me i love it
hp's are good to though
Jun 4 2008 2:55PM
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