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post #1 of 12
8/2/05 at 11:58pm
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I'm back to this forum for more advice on laptops. lol BTW this site is very informative and has a very friendly atmosphere.

Okay heres I go.

A friend of mine is going to college soon and she is wondering what kind of laptop to get. I told her to get an Asus but i dont know what kind since theres so many, but I've heard good reviews about them.

She needs it to be portable, long battery life, good screen like X-Brite, pretty much along the lines of a Sony S-360. Also low heat is a big plus.

What would you guys recommend?

TIA

Edit:
Almost forgot about the programs like Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc.
Are they included or do you have to buy them? I know on the Sony's you only have a limited trial of these programs.
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post #2 of 12
8/2/05 at 11:59pm
Z63a
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post #3 of 12
8/3/05 at 12:01am
Thread Starter 
WOW!! that was really fast lol

Thanks I will look into it

Edit again:
Where is the best place to get an Asus?
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post #4 of 12
8/3/05 at 12:29am
ISTNC , Geared2Play , or ProPortable , are the most common around here as all three have excellent service and competitive pricing.
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post #5 of 12
8/3/05 at 4:22am
Through my university I can get Windows for $3.60 and Office 2003 for $4.25. Getting the software shouldn't be a problem for a college student.
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post #6 of 12
8/3/05 at 4:29am
www.istnc.com is my suggestion
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post #7 of 12
8/3/05 at 4:43am
Check out the sticky at the top of the Asus Main page called "Asus Reseller by state".
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post #8 of 12
8/3/05 at 1:31pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks everyone, I'm going to see if she gets this one. If she does i will be sure to tell you guys.

BTW, Fishmanpet

If I may ask, how can you get the software so cheap? My cousin took a look at her university and it wasn't that cheap.

Thanks!
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post #9 of 12
8/3/05 at 2:14pm
most universities have deals with microsoft and other big names (adobe/macromedia, etc) and can offer the software at really good deals. make sure she checked at the university computer store or maybe even within her own college at uni.
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post #10 of 12
8/3/05 at 10:50pm
Yup, I would also highly recommend the Z63A, as long as she doesn't need a video card. Bought mine from ISTNC - great people.
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post #11 of 12
8/3/05 at 11:25pm
I recommend looking at the Z63a at www.geared2play.com Their prices are really low, and their service (thus far...just ordered mine last night) has been extremely quick (email/forums, etc).
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post #12 of 12
8/4/05 at 2:03am
Like swcaps said, each university is different, so prices could be higher or lower (more likely higher) for her depending on her university and what the arangement is.
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