Would this be a suitable laptop for a high school student? would its irregular size be hard to manage?
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I don't think so - it is wierd to look at; at first, but I honestly love the wide screen for spreadsheets and websites. It is very light - as light as many 13" laptops. Remember, to get a DVD installed on this laptop, you'll need to have an external USB-attached drive. Also, if you need to attach an external montior to this, look at the HDMI-VGA or HDMI-DVI-(I) converters. They'll be about $20-30 here, and don't cheap out on either. Middle of the road almost always works out well there for me. One caveat on this laptop - the keyboard is a little 'squishy' - so I do type on it quite a bit, but do NOT like it. If I had my preference, I'd have a Thinkpad T- or X- series keyboard on this laptop. Aside from that, it's an excellent laptop. Excellent screen size for spreadsheets and multiple html/web pages, programming IDEs.
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dear alexandria, i thinlk this ultrabook would be suitable for a student, and this size is complicated to find good accessories (covers, carry case, etc.). good luck
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Hi, It's not so much the size that is a problem, since it isn't that large, but I wouldn't recommend carrying it around too much because it's build is quite frail. Hope this helps :-)
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I would say yes if there are programs that you need it for. It is basically a desktop replacement but if you are able to I would suggest leaving it at home/dorm-room so it doesn't get damage or undergo wear and tear because it's pretty large. For an example if your going to class I would suggest taking a netbook since you a lot of times they are available for a cheap price on Amazon and when you get back home or to your dorm housing use the big laptop. I'm just saying that if your able and would be able to have the means to do so. I hope this helps and I wish you the best on whatever decision you make. I would say yes if there are programs that you need it for. It is basically a desktop replacement but if you are able to I would suggest leaving it at home/dorm-room so it doesn't get damage or undergo wear and tear because it's pretty large. For an example if your going to class I would suggest taking a netbook since you a lot of times they are available for a cheap price on Amazon and when you get back home or to your dorm housing use the big laptop. I'm just saying that if your able and would be able to have the means to do so. I hope this helps and I wish you the best on whatever... » Read More I would say yes if there are programs that you need it for. It is basically a desktop replacement but if you are able to I would suggest leaving it at home/dorm-room so it doesn't get damage or undergo wear and tear because it's pretty large. For an example if your going to class I would suggest taking a netbook since you a lot of times they are available for a cheap price on Amazon and when you get back home or to your dorm housing use the big laptop. I'm just saying that if your able and would be able to have the means to do so. I hope this helps and I wish you the best on whatever decision you make. « Show Less
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I think this laptop is designed for playing games and watching movies or sth, so it is good for games, but not the biggest ones which need very high hardware configuration. For normal work, I think it is suitable too.
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Has a large readable screen.I think would be fine for school work if you are comfortable with a bigger laptop
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It has its pros and cons for a student. The pros are that its lightweight, thin, and the battery can last for about 3 and a half hours. Some of the issues I've had are freezing and slow responses for applications such as Word. I don't know if the problems lie within Windows 8 or the AMD components. This would be a good laptop if you really want a slim laptop and don't need a CD ROM (it does not have one). Although its not very reliable because it has a tendency to freeze at times when starting up, forcing you to turn it off and on again and hope this time it will work.
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Absolutely. Its a great and efficient laptop. I would certainly recommend it. Just realize that the screen is very small.
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Intuos 6x8 is portable and it should be fine. I see alot of digital artists carrying it and stuffing them into their laptop cases.But my friend who has it broke the thing in like a month (her dad accidently dropped it)so be sure to get the insurance thing and be very careful!
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Hi! If you want your 8th grader to have this I don't think it's a bad choice at all. It's a pretty decent laptop computer and just about anybody at that age would be very lucky to have one. Have a nice day, Emily! :)
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Yes, it's great for those things. It's a bit big when compared to a laptop or tablet, so you may or may not enjoy moving it around often, but it works very well, I run all those apps you mentioned.
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No. What you are looking for may be a bit more expensive. The teen would probably be unhappy with the Intel HD graphics, as they only provide limited functionality for that type of use. I would instead go for a computer that is a BYOS (build your own system). This way, costs are kept down and performance is higher.
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Probably not if she intends to use it in the classroom or for lectures. Might be a little small. I would recommend a 10" convertible tablet/laptop combo. I have two sons, one in high school and one in college, and they are using 10" and 11" convertibles in the classroom very successfully and like the ability to detach the tablet from the keyboard/cover.
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I do carry mine around all day, and it tends to get a bit heavy but it fits in my backpack pretty well. If you are worried about the weight you should consider getting a shorter screen size or maybe a lighter laptop.
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I think that it will. I bought this laptop as an upgrade from my 5+ year old hp laptop. It is holding out well. The only downside is that it is a little heavier than some of the apple notebooks. Other than that I think it is great. I am also a university student. The mouse pad alignment doesn't really pose a problem for me. An issue I have is trying to use the function keys with one hand ( the keyboard is spaced out) but if both of your hands are free or if you have large hands, it would not be a problem.
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It may be too big for your pad. I have a 14" Dell Latitude and it has plenty of space but I use it for school and carry more than the computer in it. You may want something smaller.
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I think you'd like this laptop. Ease of use is more an operating system issue than the computer itself. This laptop comes with Windows 7 AND Windows 8 so you have a choice. A lot of people prefer the older Windows 7 environment and that's what's loaded. If you decide to move to Windows 8, the disks are provided for that. The computer itself is well laid out and the touch-pad works well as do the other features like the WiFi. As with any computer, there will be a learning curve, so don't expect to jump in without a little training or help. This laptop would be excellent for school and internet use. Nothing to maintain except the battery (needs a charge ever so often), and the keyboard is shielded so it's less prone to dust & gunk than some models.
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Yes this is a great laptop and especially for those who want a larger scree. It has a 15.4 inch screen.
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My highschooler says that although it can carry a lot of weight it doesn't have much space, but it could carry a laptop