Birdman Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Hello everyone, Within 2 months I'm going to college and it's recommended to have a laptop. Since, I know f*ck all about laptops, anyone who has a good laptop that he/she would recomend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcidParadox Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 It depends, what kinda software are you planning to use on that laptop? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 It depends, what kinda software are you planning to use on that laptop? Don't wanna get a mac so Windows will just be fine, I've heard Acer laptops schould be good? I really just need Word, Excel etc, google chrome and maybe something like spotify or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almondo Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 how much do you want to spend on it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 how much do you want to spend on it? I think 600 maybe 700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platonic Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 If you use it for college, you'll probably be carrying it around a lot. You might wanna have something that can handle a little bump. Don't buy anything that's over 15 inch either. You're not old so you can read normal size screens. Huge laptops are a pain to take to and from college. I have a dell vostro 3360 for these purposes. I also play games with it and carry it around a lot (it's full of scratches). I really don't handle it softly but it's 4 years old now and I never had any trouble with it except a virus (computer can't help that). It's also still running CS:GO pretty smoothly. They don't sell the 3360 (for which I payed 650 $), but there are 2 follow-ups I could recommend: [around 350] If you really have enough with excel and word you can consider this one, but it might come out a little slow: http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/vostro-14-3458-laptop/pd?oc=cav3458w8005&model_id=vostro-14-3458-laptop [around 650] The real follow-up to what I'm using: http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/vostro-14-3458-laptop/pd?oc=cav3458w8007&model_id=vostro-14-3458-laptop Acer doesn't do too well in the reliability tests but then Dell doesn't, either. If you want to take reliability tests into account, you could go with Lenovo or Asus. [around 700] What seems like a very good and well performing laptop is this one: http://www.amazon.com/Zenbook-UX305FA-13-3-Inch-Ultra-Slim-All-Aluminum/dp/B00SGS7ZH4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1439125088&sr=8-1&keywords=ASUS+UX305FA I would personally be a bit affraid of the case strength but then, not everyone wants a tank for a computer. [around 650] If I would buy one now, I would buy a Lenovo L series: http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/thinkpad/l-series/Good specs, looks like a tank,... My style. Also has a very long battery independance, very important for your purposes. There's a lot of laptops out there, I suggest you have a look yourself. But at least now you have some kind of idea where to start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almondo Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Acer Aspire e15 https://www.mediamarkt.nl/mcs/product/_ACER-Aspire-E15-E5-521-84TV,10259,512030,1806505.html?langId=-11 I have also E15 but a serie below, working like a charm and its not really expensive. Go for it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platonic Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 http://www.cnet.com/news/who-makes-the-most-reliable-laptops-10400447/ "The headline news is that over three years, one out of three laptops will fail, and that Asus and Toshiba laptops have the lowest failure rates, while Acer, Gateway, and HP have higher than average failure rates." The discussion about notebook brands can go on forever, but I personally don't really thrust the aspire. I can give you 10 links+ of forums where acer laptops are not being recommended if you want something that lasts. However, the pricing is better, indeed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer3 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I would never ever again buy Acer or HP, had one of both... If I needed a laptop, that would be Asus or Lenovo as Platonic said. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thanks all I'll probably go to a technology store soon nearby and ask what they think should do the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I'd recommend Lenovo (cheap, good quality) and Asus ( a bit more expensive, good quality). Intel core i3 at least and ssd would satisfy your needs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokix420 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Heh, I've had my macbook since 2009, surprisingly this thing still runs. It sucks because there's no MS word on here, but I still can get my classwork and everything necessary for my schooling done. Good luck to you in your studies though! Hopefully you find a decent laptop for your adventure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPotato Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Heh, I've had my macbook since 2009, surprisingly this thing still runs. It sucks because there's no MS word on here, but I still can get my classwork and everything necessary for my schooling done. Good luck to you in your studies though! Hopefully you find a decent laptop for your adventure. If you haven't already you should try libreoffice, it's a free office suite. It looks more like Office used to before the change to ribbon menus, but if you don't mind the older style it has everything office has (not quite, but no average user and even a lot of power users will ever notice the things that are missing). Also, hi Loki!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Just an update, I've ordered the Dell Latitude 3550, i5, 7200 kw/RPM?, 15 inch. Sorry only specs that I know! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almondo Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 true , i forgot about Dell...Very stable! ..but specification gives a lot to think sometimes. I love Dells!...but Acers are also good...cheap and you have guaranty when you buy a new one, so i dont see the problem, 2 years is way enough! you can always change it. A question. Do You have IPhone or Samsung phone? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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