Well i am entering uni next year and i am in the market to get a new notebook. I am going into a biomedical program for the first two years and then will be doing a business program afterwards- dual degree. Therefore i need a laptop that will fit my needs in the price budget i have.
The laptop must be compatable with the programs i am taking in university. In addition:
- i would like a laptop with a small profile- 13 inches no larger and thin
-DVD burner
-have a budget of 2000 CAD dollars
-Will burn DVD's without problems
-Handle watching movies
-that is light
-faster processer (greater than 2)
General Questions
1) What is your budget?
2000- at most candian
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
c. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen- more 13 inch tho
3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator.
Canada
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
I am open to anything
5) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Internet, Microsoft Office apps, watching some videos, school work, burning DVD's and dual layer DVD's
6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
Both, but i need to be very portable as it will be with me around campus.
7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games or types of games?
no
8) How many hours of battery life do you need?
I would like at least 4 hours the longer the better.
9) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
Online is ok with me. but i would like to see the laptop in person
10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Windows, do not know if mac is compatable with my business program
Screen Specifics
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
I have no idea
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
No preference
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
sleek and thin
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
2 – 3 years
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 500GB? Do you want a SSD drive?
250-500gb would be nice
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?
Dvd burner would be required- dual layer
I am not so much a gamer so that is not my main prority in a laptop.
To give you all some examples of the laptops I am looking for I have considered:
Apple's new macbook pro
- do not know about compatability issues
Dell XPS studio 13 inch
-reviews were not great on this one and it is known to overheat
Sony Vaio Z series
-out of my budget
I would appreciated it if you guys can provide me with some sugesstions with what laptop I can purchase to fit my needs.
Thank you
The laptop must be compatable with the programs i am taking in university. In addition:
- i would like a laptop with a small profile- 13 inches no larger and thin
-DVD burner
-have a budget of 2000 CAD dollars
-Will burn DVD's without problems
-Handle watching movies
-that is light
-faster processer (greater than 2)
General Questions
1) What is your budget?
2000- at most candian
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
c. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen- more 13 inch tho
3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator.
Canada
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
I am open to anything
5) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Internet, Microsoft Office apps, watching some videos, school work, burning DVD's and dual layer DVD's
6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
Both, but i need to be very portable as it will be with me around campus.
7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games or types of games?
no
8) How many hours of battery life do you need?
I would like at least 4 hours the longer the better.
9) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
Online is ok with me. but i would like to see the laptop in person
10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Windows, do not know if mac is compatable with my business program
Screen Specifics
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
I have no idea
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
No preference
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
sleek and thin
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
2 – 3 years
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 500GB? Do you want a SSD drive?
250-500gb would be nice
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?
Dvd burner would be required- dual layer
I am not so much a gamer so that is not my main prority in a laptop.
To give you all some examples of the laptops I am looking for I have considered:
Apple's new macbook pro
- do not know about compatability issues
Dell XPS studio 13 inch
-reviews were not great on this one and it is known to overheat
Sony Vaio Z series
-out of my budget
I would appreciated it if you guys can provide me with some sugesstions with what laptop I can purchase to fit my needs.
Thank you
Right now I am in the Land of Canadia.
