Laptop for University

[Corster3]

I am dual majoring in Management Information Systems and Secondary Social Sciences Education.

What is your budget?
$1099 (MacBook w/ student discount is most expensive I will go)

What country will you be buying this in?
USA

What size notebook do you prefer?
Thin and Light (13 - 14-inch screen)

What brands do you like or dislike?
Like: Apple, Dell, really open to any brand
Dislike: None

Would you consider a refurbished laptop?
No

What are the primary tasks you need this notebook for?
Web Surfing, Office and Productivity Software, Listening to Music, Photo Editing, Computer Programming, Video Chat and Conference, Movie Streaming and Viewing, Output Video to TV or Large Monitor, Casual Gaming

Web development, maybe the occasional video edit.

Where will you be using this laptop?
Will be used different places and Will stay on desk

How many hours of battery life do you need?
6

Will you be buying online or in store?
online or in store

Which OS do you prefer?
Windows 7 or Mac OS

Do you prefer a glossy or matte screen?
Glossy or Matte is fine

Is the laptops design important to you?
No

Approximately what date will you be buying this laptop?
Around 08/13/2012

How long do you want this laptop to last?
4 years

How much storage capacity do you need?
320 GB

Are you interested in SSD for storage?
Maybe

Do you want a built-in optical drive, what type?
DVD Burner

[Jenie]

Apple is the best choice.

[DaCM]

While Apple is a great choice, it's definitely not the best one. I suggest you have a look at the ASUS UX31A ultrabook or the Gigabyte U2442N if you need a bit more power and storage space.

[pepper_john]

I'd go with thinkpad T420/T430

[Corster3]

Apple is the best choice.

I do like my MacBook . (mine is 5 years old and is starting to show it though)

I'd go with thinkpad T420/T430

I was looking at the T430, they are really nice. Plus the matte screen would be nice for working outdoors or by a window.

While Apple is a great choice, it's definitely not the best one. I suggest you have a look at the ASUS UX31A ultrabook or the Gigabyte U2442N if you need a bit more power and storage space.

I didn't even think to look at ASUS, wow those are nice looking machines and pretty powerful and so light. Thanks!
And Gigabyte I had never heard of before, will have to look more into them.

[Corster3]

I had a change of major, I am no longer doing PolySci, instead I will be doing a dual major of Management Information Systems and Secondary Social Sciences Education. Does this change what I should look for in a computer? Does it mater if I go with Mac or Windows as far as MIS is concerned? The college has no preference of computers that I could find.

[SirTim]

I do like my MacBook . (mine is 5 years old and is starting to show it though)



I was looking at the T430, they are really nice. Plus the matte screen would be nice for working outdoors or by a window.

I'm also doing an IS major, I brought a t430 today :P
Pro's
-Can upgrade Ram, CPU, HDD (Mac book air...you can not)
-matte screen
-Sweet battery life with 9 cell
Con's
-Bad base resolution screen... get the $60 screen upgrade is a must
-ITS FAT! AND UGLY! ( Does not matter right? )

Can give more info once I get it

[Corster3]

Let me know what you think of it once you get it. It looks great online.

I'm also doing an IS major, I brought a t430 today :P
Pro's
-Can upgrade Ram, CPU, HDD (Mac book air...you can not)
-matte screen
-Sweet battery life with 9 cell
Con's
-Bad base resolution screen... get the $60 screen upgrade is a must
-ITS FAT! AND UGLY! ( Does not matter right? )

Can give more info once I get it