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Picking out a laptop for school?

I need to pick out a laptop for school.

I'm going to a small college where my professors will know me (and what I'm doing)

My budget is around $800

I plan to major in psychology or social work

I don't do any video editing or stuff like that.

It needs to be able to run iTunes and a YouTube video once in a while, that's all.

Ideally, I'd like it to be able to run the Sims 3.

My mom and I have been through the wringer with sales pitches telling me what I "need," I know enough about computers that they are clearly trying to rip me off.

If you need anymore information, let me know.

Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

Much Obliged,

Jenna

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  • 9 years ago
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    I got an asus zenbook UX32VD a few days ago and its great. Its worth checking out Asus in general as its known to be kind to your purse/wallet as they make all their own parts. I got mine for school work too and it was around $850. Its an ultrabook which means its really light yet its fully featured with a dedicated graphics card and whatnot. Hope that helps!

  • 4 years ago

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