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? asked in Computers & InternetHardwareLaptops & Notebooks · 9 years ago

A good laptop for university?

I'm not computer savvy at all and i'm wondering about laptops. My nan was going to buy me a mac for christmas but I know for a fact they are way over priced for what you are buying. Now i'm wondering what make or what laptop would be perfect for university, casual things, maybe some gaming etc. I will be doing physics/maths at uni so enough processing power to handle a variety of computer software at any one time. The price range can be from £300 - £800 really, I'm looking for a really reliable, fast laptop.

Thank you!!

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  • bryce
    9 years ago
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    Try checking the links below.

    Minimum recommendation for a laptop is with these specs.

    Intel Core i5-2410M (3MB L3 Cache, 2.30GHz with TurboBoost up to 2.90GHz, DDR3 1333MHz)

    2GB DDR3 RAM

    640GB SATA HDD

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M with NVIDIA Optimus Technology (2048MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM)

    Screen Size 14" HD 1366 x 768 resolution

    Battery 6-cell Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) 4400mAh - Up to 4.5hours battery life

    Source(s): www.acer.com www.asus.com www.msi.com
  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    The question you really should be asking is what programs you will be running, and base your decision on that.

    I'm a computer science major and required to take linear algebra, and I have to run software that only runs under windows (although I did get it to work under WINE). I have had technical problems doing homework, but that is a choice I made (not to run windows).

    Find out what software you are going to use, see what operating systems the software is for, then go for a mac, pc, or other operating system.

  • ?
    5 years ago

    A pc is surely needed for college, primarily is you are taking compute-associated publications. A computer will do satisfactory. A desktop isn't integral. However a laptop will make matters loads less difficult for you.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Lenovo G570 4334EEU 15.6-Inch Laptop can be a good choice

    Intel Core i5 2450M Processor 2.5GHz (3MB Cache)

    4GB DIMM RAM

    500GB 5400RPM Hard Drive

    Source(s): http://goo.gl/ontg6
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  • Tom Bayly
    9 years ago

    Acer Aspire 5733

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