Desktop or Laptop for College?

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Laptop For College

The case for a desktop:
Basically, desktops give you better performance for the buck. Desktops are easier to upgrade manually than laptops, and are harder to steal. Desktops also support multiple monitors easily, which may be important for hardcore programmers.
The case for a laptop:
The main advantage of laptops is portability, which can be a huge plus for college students. Your laptop will take up much less desk space than a desktop, even assuming you have a LCD monitor for the desktop. (see Tablets under the Laptop Buying Guide). For most students, especially freshmen, I would recommend a laptop over a desktop. Also, laptop prices have been dropping recently, not quite to the level of desktop prices, but you can get a serviceable budget laptop for around $500. See our Laptop Buying Guide for details.

Refurbished Laptops for College Students

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Laptop computers

Finding a cheap laptop that will get the job done can save a great deal of money.

Many have found the answer in Refurbished Laptops. Almost every major computer manufacturer offers refurbished laptops including Lenovo, IBM (Lenovo), Hewlett-Packard, and Dell.

Students are looking for a laptop that is:

Sturdy – Students are on the move, and their laptop will take some damage in its time. Make sure the refurbished laptop is as portable as it needs to be.

Wireless – The laptop should already be wirelessly enabled or have an open slot for a wireless card.