Best Laptops for Students

A laptop is no longer just a fashion statement or a luxury that is enjoyed only by the well-to-do community of computer users. In fact, recent market surveys have revealed that laptops are one of the topmost selling electronic products. Present laptop sales are at a much higher level as compared to those of desktop computers. There is one catch though. Laptops do pose users with a major problem - the problem of choice. Choosing a laptop computer is much more difficult as compared to choosing its desktop counterpart. There are a number of nitty-gritties involved when choosing a laptop that perfectly suits your needs. High school or college going students have different computer-related needs as compared to professional software developers. On that note, let us have a look at some of the best laptops for students.


Best Laptops for College Students
Before we move on to enlisting some of the best laptops for students, we need to understand the general computer-related requirements of a college student. Typically, college students require laptops and notebook computers for doing project-related work, academic research, making presentations, taking notes while in lectures and seminars, etc. (I have already taken it for granted that students will use their laptops for playing games, listening to music and watching movies). Therefore, in terms of computer hardware, the bare minimum hardware requirements of an ideal student's laptop are as follows:

* Processor with a minimum capacity of 1.8 GHz or higher
* Minimum 1 GB of RAM (preferably 2GB)
* Minimum hard drive capacity of 120 GB (preferably 160 GB)
* CD drive with both read-write facility (DVD equivalent will be even better)
* Minimum 13 inch display screen
* Minimum 2 hours of laptop battery backup
* 4 USB ports, 1 Ethernet port
* Bluetooth connectivity
* At least 64 MB of video i.e. graphics memory (preferably 128 MB)
* Sturdy body and easy-to-carry
* Last but not the least, modestly priced.

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