Thread: Headed to college. Laptop help?
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Re: Headed to college. Laptop help?
I bought a Dell Studio 15 last year at MicroCenter. Been happy with the computer but Vista you can have. Will be updating that soon. I suggest that if you are looking for a real workhorse, you make sure that the machine can be upgraded for things like RAM and video. The Studio 15 came with three USB ports, one of them a combo SATA. I would opt for the extended battery if you are going to use it all day. The wireless adapter has an on/off switch so that you won't eat batteries looking for a network. It also has an optional bluetooth package and a DVD recorder. Spend the money up front and get the educational version of Office. You will be happy you did.
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