Now you’re a student, if you don’t have one already, you’re going to need to invest in a laptop. Since there are so many different ones available on the market, it is worth doing a bit of research before making the purchase. Here is a brief list of some of the things you might want to look out for:
a) Price – that is probably the most important factor. You don’t want to start going over your budget before you’ve even started your college years. Make a complete budget for your needs during college and feature the laptop into them. Don’t go over, no matter how tempting a particular model looks.
b) Weight – laptops can vary tremendously in how heavy they are. If lagging around a heavy laptop is going to be burdensome for you, choose one that is lighter in weight. Check out the different models for how they feel before purchasing.
c) Apple or PC – if you are a graphics person, you might want to choose an Apple laptop. They are also generally known to be more stable and dependable and crash less often. On the other hand, they tend to price somewhat higher so bear that in mind if you are interested in the Apple. The PC, while running slightly cheaper, can also benefit those who want to have exactly the same programs as the majority of other people since there are more PC than Apple users these days.
d) Storage – make sure you have a safe place to store your laptop in your college dorms. Never leave it out or exposed. Laptops are so popular with thieves.
Go get yourself a laptop for your college needs. Just make sure you research the various models ahead of time.
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