College Laptop

While the technology industry has become increasingly focused on highly mobile devices such as tablets and smart phones, there’s still a need for the kind of computing power that only a full-fledged PC can provide. One of the biggest questions for any consumer is whether they should purchase a desktop computer or a laptop. Though desktop PCs are being declared outdated by many analysts, they still have an important place in many homes and offices. Which type of machine is right for you depends on a number of factors including form and function.

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With the recent explosion of netbook sales in the US, I feel the need to make some recommendations for college students looking to purchase a netbook for school. First, let’s be clear: netbooks are not laptop replacements. While they can serve as a supplemental computer to a desktop or full-size laptop, they are not powerful enough to stand alone as a everyday-use device. Although the price tag may be tempting for the non-techy occasional user, the power is not enough to complete most tasks.

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Source: Student Monitor

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Microsoft on Monday announced that Office for Mac 2011 will be released at the end of October in the form of two different packages.  Office for Mac Home and Student 2011 and Office for Mac Home and Business 2011 will provide “pricing and edition options map closer with Office for the Windows operating system”. Also, in not-so-typical Microsoft fashion, they will be offering a free upgrade to Office for Mac 2011 to anyone who purchases Office 2008 after August 1st.

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So you want to use OnLive on your Mac but you only have a wireless connection? No problem. With a few simple steps, you can be using OnLive in 5 minutes. It works, trust me. I just used it on my Macbook and it worked like a dream.

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Have a Macbook or iMac? Sometimes it can be hard to find good software, especially free college mac apps for students (emphasis on “free”). I personally use all of the following applications in college on a daily basis, and I think they should be a part of any OS X user’s Applications folder, especially a college student’s.

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So you love the portability of your laptop, but want the elegance and functionality of a desktop? No problem! With a few simple steps, you could have a fully functional desktop without buying the actual PC.

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The iPad is the hot new gadget of 2010, but can it really replace a laptop? For a college student, the answer is simple. No, it can not. Here are five reasons you should keep that $500 for books and keep your brand new laptop.

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There are several ways to make sure you are getting the biggest bang for your buck when buying your new college laptop. With these seven simple tips, you should be saving hundreds on your next laptop. Feel free to write in any other tips to webmaster@college-laptop.org .

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