Would anyone recommend this laptop for college!?!
1958889
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
1958890
It all depends what you will be using for, if you would be installed certain application or programs, certainly this is good enough model for light use applications, surfing web sites. And if 17" laptop won't be heavy to carry in case you would be carry it all the time, then should work fine.
897627
I wouldn't recommend it. It seems like a good laptop but I had problems with it. After a week, it simply stopped working. After looking into it, this particular model is just faulty and is known to just stop working. Several people on different forums including the Dell forums have had the problem with it ceasing to function. Personally, your better off investing your time into another laptop. The one I am using current is from PC Richards and I was able to purchase it for around $350. Just look around at different places and im sure you can find something to suit your needs.
398846
Yes!!! It is a good introduction into the Apple Laptop world. You will love it! Once you start using it you won't look at windows again. Explore your options though (options in terms of Macbook) if you can stretch your budget you can get the newer model since this one is a "older model." Regardless I LOVE mine. It was my first Mac and I have been using it for two years and not a single issue - still gives me 3-5 hrs of battery, amongst other things.
910491
This is a good all purpose laptop, remember though, you would need to add your own word processor and other office (school) tools. OpenOffice (openoffice.org) is very good and there are other free ones as good as MS Office. I agree it is a bit large, but you get a numeric keypad if that's a plus for you.
1455908
It is "graphics challenged" so as long as you aren't seeking to do anything too taxing it will do just fine. This is an Atom processor with 2GB of RAM...it's a FLAT PANEL NETBOOK...would you consider a Netbook (functionality wise) for your use? If so..then yes this will work.. If not you'll need something else.
306614
Hey. I'm a college student myself and here's my two cents. Wireless internet is very much available all over pretty much any campus. From personal experience attending Boston University I can tell you that for me it is available in all classrooms, the library, and study lounges and the student Union. The one place it is not provided is in the dormitories themselves where they also discourage hosting your own wireless networks, though I have managed to stay under the radar making the network hidden which is really quite simple. The lack of an optical drive could prove somewhat inconvenient. I'd suggest getting her the special external drive Apple makes to accompany it. That would take care of installing software and importing music CDs. The only place where it'd be a very serious inconvenience would be the inability to play dvds on the move without an external drive. The iTunes rental service is pretty neat but it is still an inconvenience. I personally think that trade off is well worth the benefits of having a lighter machine however. The Mac OS could prove to be a barrier if her school uses some Windows only software. The chances are working in a group she would really just need Word, Powerpoint and Excel compatibility. Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac is a great program which plays very nicely with its Windows counterpart. A lot of specialized educational software solutions these days are browser based so operating system isn't even a problem. I have a cousin who was the proud owner of a Powerbook who made it out of law school a few years ago. She raved about her experience with it and I never heard any complaints of compatibility issues. I think a MacBook Air would be a really great and thoughtful gift. Good Luck.
866550
I think this is the laptop for me. I really liked the Asus EEE. Just need something with more computing power. This or the 13.3" one? Tough choice.
1097320
I can honestly say that buying a MAC was the best investment that I have made. I purchased the Macbook pro 13 inch during the student discount and got a free ipod touch as well. Back to the Macbook pro raves...I have had ZERO issues with this computer and true enough I spent around 1299 (tax free), it is by far the fastest, coolest, and greatest machine I have owned. I would get the Iworks or Office for Mac depending on if you want a productive suite with your computer. But from an ordinary student/recent grad, I recommend this machine 25 out 10!!!
278460
Edubuntu is a great choice. It is ideal for young students and children, but contains all of the functionality and usability of Ubuntu, which is powerful enough to meet just about anyone's needs. I haven't used this laptop, but if it's running Edubuntu, I can certainly confirm that the operating system is excellent.
715004
As a student who uses this laptop as a gaming/school laptop, I highly suggest this laptop. The battery for me has been great. The battery lasts around 4-5 hours for me while actively using it.
1930906
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.
369557
Definitely. I am using this Laptop for work, also to design webpages and play some current 3D shooters, which it does nicely when plugged in. Of note, you can get this laptop without the annoying smudgy gloss black encasement at BB for 200 less, in matte-darkbrown, without the annoying fingerprints all over your laptop.
2062717
Maybe, though you might consider a cheap chrome laptop for student work, if you expect to be writing very much, doing much research. OTOH, if you are likely to use it mostly for reading, calendar, texting, music, it might be a good bet.
1240447
Yes.I bought this computer for a friend so I have only used it once. She is very happy with it except she now wishes she had spent the extra money to get a larger screen. Reading anything on the smaller screen can be difficult.It has performed wonderfully well.Yes, it would be great for a student but buy the largest screen size.Good luck.
1005150
Bro, an ultrabook for 500$, you take what you get! The machine is plenty fast enough for popular needs. The most strenuous activity I use it for is video djing, and it's plenty fast for that too. If you're looking for a machine to do something like video editing, don't be looking in the 500$ price range! Overall, it's a great machine for the price.
1752090
It will work well for a college student once they figure out Windows 8...which is full of clutter. Everything auto saves to the cloud so they might want to change that setting if they prefer to keep their info private.
962762
I'm an Engineering Student at GVSU and use this laptop for many programs including Microsoft office. So far, the only downside to this laptop is the touch-pad. As far as everything else, I couldnt be happier with the ASUS G750. The graphics and gaming speed are exceptional. Hopefully this helps you out.