Good non-mac computer?

I suggest you buy a Compaq 610. I got Windows 7 Ultimate and I got it for freshmann year [highschool] but I guess it doesnt matter much. It costs under $800 though...something around $600. [you can save money, yeay :P]

I've just started using it [got it yesterday] so i cant give a full review, but I found one for you online

http://laptops-reviewed.com/2009/09/07/hp-compaq-6...

Hope I helped, Goodluck :)

Virtually every single computer comes with some kind of graphics card. Otherwise there wouldn't be any display at all. I assume you mean something like a 3D gaming card.

Backlit keyboard is going to be a bit difficult to find in this price range, but you might find a computer that has it as an option.

All computers are going to come with Windows 7 now.

i5s and i3s are totally in your price range, so that shouldn't be an issue.

Battery life is going to be dependent on a couple things, including battery size and computer usage. Most custom laptops have an option to buy a larger battery to give you more power.

As such, I'd recommend Asus laptops (if you want to get the gaming graphics card) or Sony/Dell/HP (In that order) if you want the other features (as they offer custom configurations from their respective websites)

Definitely go for the dell studio 15-

it has an i5

back lit option

dedicated 1gb graphics card

500gb hard drive

windows 7

ok warranty- i recommend upping to their premium warranty

I could spend a little more dough so I went to the dell studio 17 but it is just the studio 15's big brother

I absolutely love my new laptop

Good luck in college

im sorry but i think that the macbook is the best thing you will ever find its 10000000000000000x better than pcs especially in business

i hope this helps