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As a student you need a laptop that enables you to do all basic office tasks and access the internet, which just about any laptop can do, but it's clearly an advantage if it's fast and reliable. As you might be carrying it with you at various classes and seminars, it's also important that it isn't too bulky and weigh you down. Another important factor - perhaps the most important one for a student with a limited budget - is the price tag. In this article we'll give you some pointers on what to think about if you're a student looking for a reasonably powerful laptop that won't completely empty your wallet.

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Size

Notebooks can be divided into a few different categories depending on their size; Netbooks with 9" or 10" screens have the advantage of being both small and affordable, but a disadvantage is their less than stellar performance. Full-featured ultraportable laptops with more powerful hardware on the other hand, tend to cost a fortune. If you want the best price/performance ratio, you should look to the mainstream segment with sizes around 15 inches. Those tend to be sort of bulky though, but there are exceptions. Beyond that you get to so-called desktop replacements with 17" or larger screens - also known as luggables.

Features

When you compare the technical specifications of different models, you should put it in the perspective of how you will be using the laptop. A small and affordable netbook is great to carry around, but it’s definitely not the best choice for video editing or games. Obviously, if you only require basic office and web-surfing capabilities, a netbook might be the best alternative hands down. If you need better performance in your daily tasks, however, you have to turn to larger laptops. In the mainstream segment you can easily find a reasonably fast and powerful laptop for less than $500. The 15-inch Dell Inspiron is a good example of a low-cost laptop (below the $500 mark) that use dual-core processors and come with a spacious 250GB hard drive and 3GB of RAM.

Price

We understand that the cost of a laptop is a deciding factor for most students. What we believe to be a reasonable price for a notebook adjusted for a student is somewhere between $400 and $700, depending on what your requirements are. Whatever the price - make sure that you pay with your credit card as this will the double the manufacturer's warranty. Spending money on purchasing an extra product warranty is often useless. Also make sure to look for student discounts before making the purchase.

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