Laptops for Students

Noodlebut · 16th January 2006, 3:39 PM

Hey there peeps
just need everyones opinion on the best brand of laptops
the only think i do know is that IBM A20M thinkpads ARE SHIT....
SO if anyone can give me thier input on best brands...even models
that would be of great help
THANKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

mordy · 16th January 2006, 7:52 PM

tablets are great for students

a tad expensive, but totally worth it

Odje · 17th January 2006, 3:52 PM

have a look a few threads down in http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh...d.php?t=438730

PNut · 21st January 2006, 6:56 PM

If this is just for a student/study related work and you'll be lugging it around.
I HIGHLY recommend nothing bigger than a 14" laptop.

Kore_5022 · 22nd January 2006, 12:48 AM

Honestly anyone with half a muscle can carry with ease a 15.4" widescreen lol there seriously not that much heavier

PNut · 22nd January 2006, 1:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kore_5022

Honestly anyone with half a muscle can carry with ease a 15.4" widescreen lol there seriously not that much heavier

Obviously from someone who hasn't experienced lugging a laptop around and to-and-from uni for a few years. I'm currently a final year student at UTS:IT and it's rare for any I.T student to be carrying around a large widescreen laptop. With the vast majority sticking to 12" or at the very most 14". Those that do go gung hoe with large widescreen laptops (does take the 'portable' part out of laptops I believe) had better live close by or they'll regret it.

It simply isn't needed for uni work.

Tony · 22nd January 2006, 6:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PNut

Obviously from someone who hasn't experienced lugging a laptop around and to-and-from uni for a few years

ain't that the truth

we have sales reps who have laptops and company cars and they won't even take anything larger than 14" - I don't blame them

they much prefer the 12" slim units but we're not buying hundreds of slimlines just because they want them

Beavy · 22nd January 2006, 6:38 PM

Would you consider an ibook? No regrets here after buying one six months ago for uni, at the student discount rate (ibooks start at $1438). Office can be had for $99 student price and al other progs ive been able to download for free.

Acid · 22nd January 2006, 9:25 PM

I would buy a 12" PowerBook, but it kinda sucks that they'll soon be superseded by an Intel-based version. It might be worth waiting for prices to drop.

Also, Centrino Duo based notebooks will hit the market within the next month or so too (some are already available). Suffice it to say, it's probably not the best time to be shopping for a new notebook!

dinos22 · 22nd January 2006, 9:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Acid

I would buy a 12" PowerBook, but it kinda sucks that they'll soon be superseded by an Intel-based version. It might be worth waiting for prices to drop.

they're already so....check out apples site.....according to Apple they are a shitload faster too hehehhe

Acid · 23rd January 2006, 5:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dinos22

they're already so....check out apples site.....according to Apple they are a shitload faster too hehehhe

Huh - there's no 12" Intel-based notebook on Apple's site?

DXPetti · 23rd January 2006, 8:04 AM

If a secondary student and the school has a laptop program, go with the laptops they offer, makes it easier for both parties.

If a uni student as others have said, go with 12-14 inchers. Apple or IBM would be my choice if your looking to use it strictly for work, if you want gaming ability thats a whole different ball game

Beavy · 23rd January 2006, 8:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acid

Huh - there's no 12" Intel-based notebook on Apple's site?

Have another look
http://www.apple.com/au/

Acid · 23rd January 2006, 9:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beavy

Have another look
http://www.apple.com/au/

The only 12-incher I see is the PowerBook which is PowerPC-based not Intel-based.

Beavy · 23rd January 2006, 9:27 AM

My mistake, I think I should wake up before posting.

Give it a few months, or you can always try getting one second hand. A few have been for sale in the forums recently. I started with an ibok g3 and that convined me to use my tax return to get a g4. Best electronics purchase I've ever made.

16th January 2006, 3:39 PM	#1
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17th January 2006, 3:52 PM	#3
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22nd January 2006, 6:38 PM	#8
Beavy Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne 3056 Posts: 1,102	Would you consider an ibook? No regrets here after buying one six months ago for uni, at the student discount rate (ibooks start at $1438). Office can be had for $99 student price and al other progs ive been able to download for free. __________________ BMW E30 "rusty resto" worklog \| PCDB \| 'HOTBOTM' \| Worklog

22nd January 2006, 9:25 PM	#9
Acid Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 4,841	I would buy a 12" PowerBook, but it kinda sucks that they'll soon be superseded by an Intel-based version. It might be worth waiting for prices to drop. Also, Centrino Duo based notebooks will hit the market within the next month or so too (some are already available). Suffice it to say, it's probably not the best time to be shopping for a new notebook! __________________ Primary system: P4 3.8GHz, Abit AA8XE, GeForce 7800GTX 256MB, Corsair 1GB DDR2-533, Seagate 80GB HDD + Seagate 120GB HDD + Seagate 160GB HDD, Soundblaster X-Fi, Polyview V398 19" LCD, BenQ 16x DVD-RW, Lian-Li PC65 Chassis

16th January 2006, 7:52 PM	#2
mordy Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: melb Posts: 5,070	tablets are great for students a tad expensive, but totally worth it

22nd January 2006, 12:48 AM	#5
Kore_5022 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 948	Honestly anyone with half a muscle can carry with ease a 15.4" widescreen lol there seriously not that much heavier

23rd January 2006, 8:04 AM	#12
DXPetti Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mornington Peninsula, Vic Posts: 30	If a secondary student and the school has a laptop program, go with the laptops they offer, makes it easier for both parties. If a uni student as others have said, go with 12-14 inchers. Apple or IBM would be my choice if your looking to use it strictly for work, if you want gaming ability thats a whole different ball game

23rd January 2006, 9:27 AM	#15
Beavy Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne 3056 Posts: 1,102	My mistake, I think I should wake up before posting. Give it a few months, or you can always try getting one second hand. A few have been for sale in the forums recently. I started with an ibok g3 and that convined me to use my tax return to get a g4. Best electronics purchase I've ever made. __________________ BMW E30 "rusty resto" worklog \| PCDB \| 'HOTBOTM' \| Worklog