I am not very computer savy, and I am about to start graduate school. Is this a good computer for students?
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I am using this computer for taking online accounting courses. I would say I have average basic computer knowledge, and it is working great for me. If you are somewhat familiar with Windows 7, I think it is very user-friendly.
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Yes it does well and is used by my wife for her schooling. I see no reason why it wouldn't be.
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I am satisfied with the computer thus far. I don't know exactly what programs you will be using, but for Microsoft Office products, it does the job for me.
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Thanks! I appreciate the information. I'll probably buy the U100 (aren't lower numbers usually cheaper?), or maybe the Acer equivalent or even the Asus, though that seems to be a bit heavier. (I'd welcome opinions on the relative merits of these computers.)
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Many games require more processing power, especially graphics, than a typical PC offers. For that reason I would not recommend this computer except for basic gaming. I bought this computer for internet browsing, basic picture editing and productivity applications, and the touchscreen. It's great value and design in that regard.
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Definitely not. There's so much packed into such a limited computer that watching videos is pretty impossible. Gaming depends on the game. The more advanced, the harder it is to use. School work works just fine for me, however.(:
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It has some issues. The touchpad stops working sometimes apparently without any reason. Also it gets very slow sometimes, hopefully that's because of windows so it could be fixed with an update. I'd say it's good for a student, my question would be, What kind of student? what software are you using? FYI, it can run autocad and solidworks well...
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Although this computer performs very well and has touch screen I would not recommend it for school use. Computers for school use are best if they are mobile. I would recommend the Samsung Slate or the Surface with Windows 8 that should be available around Feb 9. I do not recommend the current Surface with Windows RT. The price is tempting but there are too many limitations regarding software that requires the desktop environment of Windows.
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I would assume that it is. It suits my needs perfectly, but I'm not a gamer. The added processor & memory sure can't hurt.
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Yes, it would be great! Because this device is best of both worlds. It can be a laptop for both high school and college students in class, and be a tablet to read e-books online. In terms of usability, it depends on the student. It may be difficult at first if the student uses Mac before, because this laptop has the new Windows, and it's slightly different than the previous windows software. The case used for the laptop is carbon fiber, and it is light. The quality is great. Hope this answer your question
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Ya it's a good choice for a college student just be sure to get a good antivirus dont think that Norton is good enough. But the performance overall is good and is good at running multiple programs at once.
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Absolutely, I agree with many of the reviews that find it to be the world's best laptop. Great keyboard, and I use iWorks which gives me compatibility with MS Office for much less money, plus it is very easy to use. Keep in mind that if you need a DVD player/writer that it will be external.
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I am not great with computers, but I will tell you that the CPU seems bogged down most of the time. I think editing videos with this laptop may be a slower process due to some of the lag. I think the laptop is a good idea for school, since that is what I use it for. I hope this helps a bit.
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These Computers Come with NO SOFTWARE so you will need to buy Windows 7 Pro and Microsoft Office and Setup the PC yourself, or if you have a Tech Friend I.T. Guy I'm sure you will like this PC. You can Buy up to 16Gig DDR3 RAM and put in an add in Video Card if you really want to make this a FAST PC! If your not a Tech person I would buy a PC with Windows ALREADY INSTALLED or you can always take it to Staples or Geek Squad and have them help you out. Good Luck! If your in Southern California I am a Certified P.C. Tech and I can set you all up. Scott Matthews
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The computer is now dated, so don't expect to have all the same features as the latest model, but if ya just want a big screen to watch dvd's and a decent experience on the web, it's good :) as for productivity, the apps on it are decent but ya can't update it, which leads to a dated experience, but still enjoyable. So if your looking for a cheap but decent experience it's good, if you want a "work horse" of a computer for productivity, then this is not it. Hope i helped a bit :)
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I use this computer for many uses, one of which is graphics work with the GIMP (gnu image manipulation program) which is similar to Photoshop (in both capabilities and requirements). This computer can easily run the program, and has enough ram to open/edit good sized documents, but will lag on big files or if you run a processing task of any magnitude. Simpler processing tasks like adjusting brightness and contrast work fine, but lag on big images to the point that it is (slightly) annoying if you use the active preview. I also have a powerful home- built desktop, and it's greater speed is both noticeable and welcome after using the laptop. Short answer: it will work fine, but it is the minimum, more power would be ideal if photo work is your focus. If you only edit photos occasionally, this laptop should perform fine. Disclaimer: I cannot speak on the software aspect of the computer(win8) and how much power it consumes, as I wiped the hard drive immediately after the computer arrived and replaced win8 with Ubuntu 13.04
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I think you'd like this laptop. Ease of use is more an operating system issue than the computer itself. This laptop comes with Windows 7 AND Windows 8 so you have a choice. A lot of people prefer the older Windows 7 environment and that's what's loaded. If you decide to move to Windows 8, the disks are provided for that. The computer itself is well laid out and the touch-pad works well as do the other features like the WiFi. As with any computer, there will be a learning curve, so don't expect to jump in without a little training or help. This laptop would be excellent for school and internet use. Nothing to maintain except the battery (needs a charge ever so often), and the keyboard is shielded so it's less prone to dust & gunk than some models.
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yes...i'm mechanical engeneering student, and this laptop is working very good to me, i should use programs like autocad, solidworks, pro II, matlab, a lot of units converter, and others math apps..there are some things in windows 8 that i don't really like, but the laptop is too much functional in any work you need..also runs games like prince of persia, assasins creed (1,2,3), World Rally championship in high quality without problems...battery life is good (like 5 hours). I think that 4 cores up to 2.8 Ghz and an AMD radeon 7640G with 512 MB of Graphics memory are a good choice for any student.. yes...i'm mechanical engeneering student, and this laptop is working very good to me, i should use programs like autocad, solidworks, pro II, matlab, a lot of units converter, and others math apps..there are some things in windows 8 that i don't really like, but the laptop is too much functional in any work you need..also runs games like prince of persia, assasins creed (1,2,3), World Rally championship in high quality without problems...battery life is good (like 5 hours). I think that 4 cores up to 2.8 Ghz and an AMD radeon 7640G with 512 MB of Graphics memory are a good choice for any... » Read More yes...i'm mechanical engeneering student, and this laptop is working very good to me, i should use programs like autocad, solidworks, pro II, matlab, a lot of units converter, and others math apps..there are some things in windows 8 that i don't really like, but the laptop is too much functional in any work you need..also runs games like prince of persia, assasins creed (1,2,3), World Rally championship in high quality without problems...battery life is good (like 5 hours). I think that 4 cores up to 2.8 Ghz and an AMD radeon 7640G with 512 MB of Graphics memory are a good choice for any student.. « Show Less
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I'm an Engineering Student at GVSU and use this laptop for many programs including Microsoft office. So far, the only downside to this laptop is the touch-pad. As far as everything else, I couldnt be happier with the ASUS G750. The graphics and gaming speed are exceptional. Hopefully this helps you out.