For college: Desktop or Laptop?
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Go with the laptop.  It has just as much power as a desktop and is easier to maintain.  The mobility of a laptop is another plus.  You can use it as a CD and DVD player where ever you are.  They are easy to network and most colleges are wifi equipped so they can be used anywhere.  I have two laptops and a desktop and rarely use the desktop.
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Depends on your needs, if your a gamer and/or need high power graphics and processors while sacrificing mobility; your best choice is a desktop computer.  If on the other hand you are a very mobile/active person like me.  That needs access to files an be able to work on materials anywhere, while sacrificing some power for mobility, a laptop is for you.
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Okay.. there are a number of parameters when you want to buy a computer. Also one company may give you an excellent desktop but not a good laptop. Here's my low down..\n\nGraphics intensive, high end, extremely specialized work -> go for Apple, anything else -> use windows. Not that windows is better (Mac is any day better in terms of technology) but windows is a lot less headache when something goes down.\n\nHP/Compaq Desktop -> good value for money, decet looks\nHP/Compaq Laptop -> cheap but not that good a bet, decent looks\n\nZenith Desktop/Laptop -> Are you a techie?? If not, forget it. \n\nDell -> Best value for money looks good\n\nAcer -> cheapest, not sure about quality but definitely good to look at\n\nIBM(Now Lenovo) Laptop -> best performance, a bit pricey but looks very rugged and non - refined.
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Dell is pretty good overall, but not the best.  For general use, you can pick Dell, HP, Toshiba, Acer ... etc.  Recently, I bought a Acer 8200 for school and for general programming stuff, and a Sony SZ-120 for business and they're both are very good computers.  As to the 6400, the 6000 has received great reviews, and 6400 is so new that not too many reviews are out yet, so why don't you wait a bit longer.  What is your major?  Most laptops last about 2 to 3 years, and a bit less on the battery.  Good luck!
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i like compaq(same components as HP but cheaper) because i'm a student so i have a small budget. i think macs are sh1t. i have to use them at my school for math classes. I CANT STAND a 1 button mouse.
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Desk top computers are the way to go.  You will get a faster computer than a laptop at the same price.  Laptops are usually 1.5 times more expensive than the desktop conterpart in terms of specifications.  You are definiately paying for your portablity.  Laptops are good for home or office use.  They are not recommended for gaming.\n\nThe best overall desktop type of computer is an eMachine.  They are well built and are not expensive.  They even have a unique program that automatically fixes any erros that windows likes to give people that cannot be found on any other computer.  It is best used as a home, office, or internet computer.\n\nIf you are looking for a gaming computer, the best way is to build your own.  There are no "cheaper" brands that are really gamer friendly.  The best gaming computer would be Alienware.  They build computers specifically for gamers.  If you have the money, this is the way to go.\n\nHp is ok, and is usable.  Hp is more geared toward picture management, home video optimization, media, ect.\n\nDO NOT USE:\nCompaq\nDell\n\nThese computers are "cookie cutters."  They are produced en mass and are not well built.  The components that they use are not optimized for the computer.  Cheaper is not always better.  For example, the RAM is not fast enough to keep up the the CPU or vice versa.  And what I hear from other people, Dell's customer support sucks.\n\nVOTE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH!
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I would go for a PC. \n\nNot because Macintosh are crap, because they aren't. \n\nI just believe support for a PC..especially in gaming is way greater.
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Depends on what you are majoring in.  Photo and Video editing everyone uses a Apple.  Dell if you plan on doing something else.
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go with the dell. MS systems are cheaper in the long run and despite the multitude of short comings they reboot after a crash I have a few apple friends and they are always rebuilding their system. that's fine for geeks not so good for students. If your using it for photo editing I'm told nothing beats a mac.
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Macs are definitely a better machine if you look at the technical specs.  Esp. the new MacPro Books, they have dual Xeon Core Processors (the ones found in servers!!!).  Also they offer up to 16 GB of memory, for a laptop that is amazing!  But it all depends on what you want to use your machine for.  If you need to crunch numbers and process spreadsheet and data warehousing PCs are for you.  If you want a machine that runs beautifully and so smoothly like for Video artists, Musicians, and anybody who can appreciate a piece of technology that is also dually a piece of art than the Mac is for you.  One last thing to get really hooked up the MacPro Books (I mean Bluetooth keyboard, mouse, 23" HD panel, 16 GB RAM, 500 GB harddrive space, and the works)  you will have to spend about $5,900.  PCs are much cheaper, but if you look at the specs you will see why!
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By the time they get to college you'll be looking at getting another laptop.  So focus on what a good laptop if for a high school student.  And is a laptop what they need?\n\nSome high Schools encourage a student have a laptop but other don't want the laptop at school (Schools can't control network settings or whats on the laptop if the student uses a personal laptop.)\n\nIf the high school wants the student to have a laptop then they most likely have a recommendation list to make class work intergration easier, that you can follow.   I'd check with school and see what they say. Even most college now recommend what computers student should use or at least what features the computer need to have. (I've even hear some college mandate you buy the laptop they have set up for students.)\n\nIf the high school does not encourage a laptop then actually a PC might be better for them.  A PC tends to be cheaper then a laptop and is actually easier to upgrade so it has a longer shelf life then a laptop. (Because of issues in part prices and fit it still tends to be better to buy a new laptop when tech has signifcantly upgraded.)\n\nAlso if you teen plays computer games and your ok with that, Desk Top PC are still better.  To get a laptop that plays games well you will have to pay around $1500 to $2000 but a good $600 Desk Top will play most games better then the pricer laptop.\n\nPlus with a teen, a Desk Top isn't likely to get dropper or have stuff poured on it or get thrown in a back seat of a car where tons of other stuff gets thrown on top of it.\n\nAs to where to buy?  Dell is having some really good deals these days and it's a site is pretty good at explaining what you need and what to get.\n\nHP also makes a really good laptop, very sturdy and their prices where very good.  Last one I priced was $650 (with rebates) and it quited loaded for a laptop.\n\nI also saw some nice ones on Walmart surprisingly enough.  Not alot of choices but the pricing was good and their machines would cover all the basic needs of a general PC user.
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I think 14" or 12" are the best.\n\nBigger spoils the utilities as laptop- then rather call it desktop.\n\nor smaller, you wont able to enjoy animations on a very small screen.
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should I go for a mac or a pc?\n\nthis site gives you the answer..\n\nhttp://imedia.atspace.com/laptop2.htm
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You need to ask yourself what you want to do with your laptop. You want to do video / sound editing & desktop publishing? Get a MAC. If you want to  do gaming, productivity etc. Then a Windows PC is the way to go. BUT, make sure anything you buy is Windows VISTA capable. Keep in mind, MAC's are switching to intel processors. Since they are doing that, I would go with a Windows based PC.  You will also find a lot more software for Windows and TONS of games. Macs are pretty stable, but Windows XP is extremely stable and so far is the best OS  that Microsoft has created. If you decide to go with a Windows based unit, don't limit yourself to an Intel processor. AMD has very powerfull processors at a cheaper price than their Intel counterparts. Always remeber, RAM-RAM & more RAM. Get as much RAM as you can afford. The more the better. Sacrifice hard disk size in favor of RAM if you need to. You can alway buy external storage at decent prices. Good luck and enjoy whatever you choose.
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Are you talking desktop or laptop?\n\nI'm very happy with my Dell laptop.  For a desktop I think you could get something very good quality that wouldn't be as expensive as a Dell.
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hi!\n\ni suggest - any desktop compy with lots of learning games because desktop is more durable (not too sensitive) and also its easy to get repaired or it's spare parts are cheap...\n\nbest wishes
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Laptops aren't so good for your lap anymore since they overheat in poor ventilation areas like cloth and rugs. They aren't as easily upgradable as desktops are. You can carry them into the bathroom with you so you can have something to read.\n\nI'd get one laptop for the Internet, Warcraft 3, and old games; and one desktop you can fiddle around with and play the heavy-duty games on.