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So I got an information packet from my study abroad program. They are recommending I bring a laptop with me on my trip. Unfortunately, I don't own a laptop at this point (I have 3 desktops and no laptops, which is sort of absurd). So now I'm having to try and find a cheap but good laptop for my trip. I'd prefer Apple (since I love my iMac), but I know how much more expensive they are (even with a student discount). So can anyone make any recommendations on laptops?
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Already have two threads on this subject, one of them very recent, one from a couple months ago. Take a peak around.
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I found the one, although I'm not used to looking 6 pages back for stuff. I checked the first 2 pages and didn't see anything, so I made this post. *shrugs* Oh well.
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Try the search feature? It's not foolproof, but sometimes a cursory glance can yield some results in a minute or two.
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I would go with an iBook. It may be a little more expensive (they start at 1000$) but for what you're probably going to be doing they're perfect. They have great battery life and come preloaded with all the software and features you need.
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Yeah, I like iBooks, but I'm just not positive I can afford one. I mean the cheapest one with discount is $950. I guess it all depends on my parents. If they are willing to contribute some, then maybe I can afford an iBook. If they aren't, it may be cheap PC laptop time for me.
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If you have the time, go to slickdeals.net and check back there regularly. There are new laptop deals posted every few weeks(or faster).
I got one about a month back. 14in screen, 1.5GHz processor, 1GB ram, 40GB hard drive, dvd burner, $500 including tax and shipping.
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You also might look used. That spiffy new mac they just came out with is making a lot of the diehard mac people I know sell thier power and ibooks and change over.
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