What is the best laptop for daily college stuff?
>checking email
>typing papers
>surfing web
taking into account
>weight
>battery life
>price
>>51286869
>being a meanie
anon pls
go to a business computer shop and buy a refurb. i found myself an hp elitebook 6930p
4gb ram, core 2 vpro
optical bay drive caddy
ssd + hdd
>inb4 ura hp faget
it cost me $150 for the full setup.
Chromebook to be perfectly honest. People are going to try and tell you to get a used memepad but even with 9 cells the battery life is trash. Really the only good options are a chromebook or a macbook air.
Libreboot x200
>>51286906
>core 2
lol
>>51287164
A c2d is perfectly usable
>>51287028
Do you think, m8? I'm seriously considering a chromebook but the thinkpad memers keep roping me in.
>>51287173
>perfectly usable
>C2D
>>51287164
>checking email
>typing papers
>surfing web
You sure need that i7 for this.
>>51287189
dude I'm currently browsing the internet on a Pentium 4.
It just werks.
>>51287164
>implying what exactly
>>51287028
>implying you can't get 6 hours with a 6 cell on a T420
plus it's got a fan that goes vvvvvvvVVVVVVRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
>Surface 2
$175ish
Includes MS Office
at least 6 hr battery life
feels like a normal windows computer
>>51287200
>implying "surfing the web" doesn't mean playing hentai .swfs and having 30 tabs open with furry porn and hentai
sure m8 "surfing the web" yeah...
>>51287243
nobody wants to use a rectangle as a computer
>>51287175
I'm not the same guy who posted the Chromebook comment, but I had an Acet C720 that is well worth it. It's light, has about a 7-8 hour battery life, and has an i3 processor.
It unfortunately has a crappy resolution, but if you're not watching 1080p videos or playing video games it really shouldn't matter much.
Plus you can use Linux on it :^)
>>51287175
Memepad is better for students.
>dock to recreate a desktop experience
>not made out of thin plastic
>exceptional keyboard
>upgradeable, serviceable
>has more than 16gb of storage
>real processor
>9 hour battery on a 9 cell
>>51287273
I have a Acer C720 for uni. Installed Linux on it and its great.
ChromeOS is alg for basic stuff, but if you want to do programming then install Linux
>>51287304
Yeah, and it smells like ass, makes a lot of noise, is heavy, and will eventually need shit replaced because it's fucking old.
I actually agree with the Chromebook guy. They have small SSDs but if you boot into Linux you can use the web like on chrome OS plus you can run WAY more programs on Linux than on chrome OS. Even a cracked version of office 2k10.
>>51287341
Every laptop will eventually need to have shit replaced dumb fuck. Used memepads last longer than crap consumerist cheapo laptops that fall apart withing 2-3 years.
HP Stream 11 or 13
done
>>51287405
lol no they don't. anons that took the bait are always bitching about shit going wrong with their c.uckpad.
>>51287341
Never had really any problems with my thinkpad love my x201 i7-620m plays 1440p videos easy :)
asus x205ta
i have a 2014 retina macbook pro 13" that my aunt bought me because I'm going to college
shits pretty dank
>>51287475
weight: less than 3 lbs
battery life: ~12 hours
price: $175
>>51287475
>>51287498
when you don't have a charger, good luck getting Asus to send you one. they're impossible to get.
>>51287486
rich kid
>>51287517
thats what amazon is for
>>51287459
T420 with i7-2620m :) Whats your res?
>>51286840
Don't even need a laptop for that stuff, technically you don't even need a tablet - you could very well use your smartphone w/ a bluetooth keyboard. But personally I wouldn't suggest that option.
Any laptop will do, if you have no interests in getting a good end laptop just pick up a chromebook C720 or whatever it was. And then you can pick up a better laptop down the road if your situation requires it.
asus flip
it's a 10.1"~ chromebook that gets 10 hours of battery life, no fan, convertible, keyboard is actually very good. $220 or something at best buy. like 2 lbs or some shit. build quality is impressive as hell.
I actually like the keyboard more than thinkpad keyboards. no fucking joke. just the size of the keys, the key travel, and the spacing; it's just a very good combo how they did it and I can type very quickly and comfortably on it.
>>51288945
Yeah, this.
Just throw Openoffice on a chromebook and you're set for school. Also they're Solid state drives so supah fast
>>51288960
using one this moment. it's so fucking convenient. chromeOS is extremely convenient. the laptop is small and lightweight. the keyboard is surprisingly very good for being small. ten hour battery life. it gets the job done and I think it's absolutely perfect. so many little things about chromebooks that google and asus just did right. the trackpad works very well. scrolling works better than a damn mouse wheel, I swear.
>>51286840
>literal faggot tier
rMBP
>botnet tier
Surface pro 4/Surface book
>neckbeard tier
ThinkPad X220 running Arch
>pleb tier
Any gaymen laptop
>>51287175
Chromebooks are the poor man's Macbook:
-great battery life
-intuitive and lightweight OS
-mild compatibility issues
I have one for uni and love it. idk if I could have it as my only computer, but paired with my Windows desktop, I have the absolute best computing setup I could ask for at this price point
Acer Chromebook 11, specifically the CB3.
2gb of ram
2.6ghz celeron
16gb storage
2.4 pounds
8-9 hr battery life
2 hour charging time
>>51289946
also
>160$ on amazon
>>>51287341
>it smells like ass
Stop eating over it and clean your hands before using it
>makes a lot of noise
>2000+15
>not using SSDs and not knowing how to control senpai speed
>heavy
Limpwrist manlet detected
>eventually need shit replaced because it's fucking old
Like every piece of tech, and instead of wasting money on a whole new unit cuz your battery died you can buy a replacement for cheaper
>>51289965
>senpai speed
kek
Macbook Air if you want performance and customer service. Chromebook if you don't mind the limited apps and resolution.
>>51289965
>because your battery died
lol thinktards actually think that people replace a laptop because the li-ion battery inside died? kek it's cheaper to replace a battery in a chromebook than in a fucking thinkpad you delusional nutter.
>>51289946
>>51289958
m8 it's $99 on black friday at best buy
definitely going this year just for it.
ASUS 305FA
>>51289998
Holy shit, really?
Fug, i literally could not pass up a chance to get more of these things for that cheap.
>>51289946
This.
>>51289946
>>51289958
>>51289998
>>51290016
fuck yeah dude. I think it's thursday at 5PM when Best Buy opens this year.
http://www.theblackfriday.com/ads/BestBuy.com/black-friday/BestBuy.com-black-friday-ad.php?pn=22
Here is Best Buys black friday ad for this year. it was just released today. exact page the CB3 deal is on.
Asus Flip
>13.5 hours on lowest brightness
>still perfectly bright
I rest my case
or just >>51289946 is perfectly good.
>>51290074
oh i'm talking about the ~$220 chromebook btw
>>51286840
Asus x205ta.
$200
Windows
Office included
I get 10 hours on mine with Windows 10
Good touchpad, great keyboard, and good screen for the price.
Specs are about what you'd find in a Chromebook, but this thing runs freaking great.
2gb of RAM
Some kind of quad core atom
32gb of storage +micro SD
About 2-2.5 pounds
11.6 inches
I'd say go for it. Depending on where you are, you could probably find it even cheaper than $200.
If you got money for more, check out the Dell xps 13
>>51290160
why are you guys shilling this thing? it's so cheap and the charger ordeal makes it a no deal in my book.
>>51286840
>daily college stuff
Circle-jerking in your safe space with the other SJWs on campus?
>>51290545
>people think stuff like this
man that's pretty miserable
>>51286840
Sounds like you could literally get a Chromebook.
But if you want to use MatLab/Labview then we have another story.
>>51289898
Where's the one where I don't get my feelings hurted
>>51290818
chromebook + low cost desktop build is god-tier setup if you don't have loads of cash
>>51290837
This.
Even better if you can somehow fit it into a Mini ITX so it's all portable.
>>51290837
If I only had like $500 to spend, this is what I'd do.
$100 or so on a chromebook, spend the rest on a desktop build, make sure you have a decent monitor (1080p 23") decent keyboard and you have a perfect thing to relax on in your bedroom, and then your chromebook is a perfect portable light laptop that is quick, has a long battery life, and just werks.
>>51290865
it just werks
>>51286840
I use a mediocre dell laptop i was given a while back with a linux operating system. Learn more about computers and fun to use.
No need to buy the latest greatest mac like everyone else
>>51290886
words so true have never been spoken
>>51290971
That keyboard must be ass though.
I thought ASUS had a reasonably priced one with an HDMI too.
macbook air
>>51290979
It's so fucking good for how small it is. It's very tactile. I can type very quickly. If this was an 11.6", I'm sure it'd be nicer. I just bought this and can return it at any time. I'm probably going to just return it and get one of the CB3's at Best Buy for $99 on Black Friday.
this one is the Flip that goes for like $220 because it's the 2GB model. I just got it to try out since best buy is having that whole end of the year return policy now and wow I actually love how quick and simple chromeOS is. The trackpad on this thing is also easily the nicest I've ever used on any laptop ever. it works perfectly, every single time.
I also bought an HP Stream 11 just as a comparison and holy shit it's just not as nice.
IMO, if you're using an inexpensive portable device, buy a chromebook, NO QUESTION! windows is just too fucking slow on laptops, even this silly Stream 11 thing. It's a joke in comparison to this Asus Flip thing.
>>51290979
oh and this has a small HDMI port, if that's what you mean. I have no monitor to plug into, though.
MacBook Air
>>51291124
What does eating shit from your hand have anything to do with laptops for college?
>>51291124
>>51291024
>MBA
if you have loads e monie then this
>>51290837
>>51290818
>>51290865
>>51290971
>>51291029
>chromebook
if you have $300 or less then this
>>51291162
>if you have loads e monie then eat shit with your hands
Am I being baited?
>>51290731
Happened to me at my fuckin Uni.
>First Semester of Uni
>Come to Eng/Writing 101 or equivalent class
>SJW looking Teacher with dyed black hair and piercings everywhere on her body: Anons! open up your laptop and write about this clickbaity topic.
>Post on Wordpress; Resubmit 5 times, WTF? Even Tumblr works better than this shitty Blog site.
>Wishing I could just skip this retarded-ass SJW course for at least more relevant courses in my life.
>But do the work anyway.
>Cuz college is a minimum on CL (seriously though can't find a tech offering w/o them saying you need a degree.)
>Everyanon and me are just as sick of this class as can be
>mfw There are actually a few feminazi grills that take these discussions to the extreme. Ó_Ö FML
>Topic of privacy comes up: My_Time_To_Shine.jpeg
>discuss on how all of our devices are intercepted by FB, NSA, Gluegle, intel etc. for data mining and hardware backdoors.
>I even bring up Cit4 and Snowed in as references.
>Teach claims my facts are bogus and says Snowden is scum to the progress of the US.
>Feminazis and Femfags go on her side
>Teachers pets, bleh
>Keep my mouth shut and stay in class cuz attendance policy
>Fuck this shitty class and fuck this shitty prof, if every homework assignment and classwork is on-fucking-line then I might as well take the shitty classes online.
>Keyboard warriors actually have good debates
>Best decision of my fucking college career.
>>51287189
if C2Ds weren't perfectly usable the new macbook wouldn't be sporting a cpu that barely outperforms 2007 era cpus.
>>51291235
You really don't need more than C2D to bropwse facebook.
>>51286840
Get the base-model 12" Macbook on Black Friday. A bunch of retailers are going to be running sales on it ($100 off or whatever, better than full price). A lot of people think it's overpriced compared to the Macbook Air, but what they neglect to notice is that the 12" Macbook comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD stock, whereas you have to get a Macbook Air custom-made for extra cost to get that.
>>51291320
>eat shit from your hands on bf
Nice bait.
>>51291333
Get fucked, window-licker. Take your stupid forced meme and hang yourself from the rafters with it.
>>51286906
>>51287164
>>51287173
Isn't modern Atom baytrails/cherrytrails in cheap under $200 laptops faster then Core2 Cpus now?
>>51291320
It's still like $1100 dude. chromebooks are sweet because they're inexpensive and just werk.
also less likely to get stolen, unlike a fucking 2015 macbook that probably goes for $800 on the street all day long
>>51291320
>$1300
>core 2 duo
>2015
>shit eaters will defend this
>>51291351
literally yes. C2D shill is just that, a shill.
>>51291367
>implying it isn't completely and totally adequate for what OP wants to do
>implying it doesn't have good build quality and a gorgeous screen and good battery life for its size
>implying it isn't the lightest laptop you can buy
>>51291363
Chromebooks suck. It's literally a computer for browsing the internet. Sure, you can chroot Linux onto them or whatever, but then you're stuck using Linux, which is a really bad idea for a general-purpose college laptop.
>>51291343
>eats shit from his hands
>tells someone else to kill themselves
smhtbhfam
>>51291397
>>implying it isn't completely and totally adequate for what OP wants to do
Then OP would be perfectly fine with a $50 C2D laptop and a new battery.
>>51291397
There is some serious macfag cringe going on ITT holy shit
>>51291397
>Chromebooks suck. It's literally a computer for browsing the internet.
>coming from a facebook machine shill
>>51286869
underrated post
>>51287243
I'd say this strictly for the Office program. If you collaborate with any normies they won't appreciate LaTeX or LibreOffice.
DESU though a Chromebook would fit the bill more than enough. You don't need any power if you aren't gaming.
Source: I used a Nexus 4 and Bluetooth keyboard to write virtually everything in the third year of my degree.
>>51291397
In my two years of college so far I was fine doing all my coursework on a linux laptop. The only windows only program I was forced to use worked surprisingly fine in wine.
I didn't even need microsoft office because Office online or Google docs work fine.
>>51291519
same. i used google docs in all of boarding school on one of those little thinkpad education laptops
currently use a chromebook in uni and nobody cares. if they did, you can go use the huge uni computer labs that you paid for access to.
>>51286840
For that exact thing, an X220 off of eBay is byfar the best choice. Get yourself an IPS panel, a 9-cell battery, and an SSD.
>b-but it's neckbeard tier!
If you care about style, you should have included it in your specifications. Get a Chromebook or a Mac if you want to sacrifice function/price in favor of style, respectively.
>>51291566
lol you're so delusional. go buy a chromebook at any store with a return policy so that you can just try one. I guarantee you'll realize what a meme thinkpads are
>>51291614
You can't realize what a "meme" they are, or aren't, rather, unless you actually use one. Moron.
>>51291759
you clearly use one now you fucking autist
>>51291765
I don't, but how is that even relevant? We're not talking about me.
>>51291566
>X220
The reason Macs cost more is because they are way easier to use. It's hard to calculate how much time I've wasted trying to do stupid shit on Windows machines. I highly recommend paying the price to avoid the bullshit and is Windows (10) OS
>>51291851
this
unless you need to use windows, you should never use windows.
>>51289946
>16gb storage
>>51291851
or, you know just fucking install fucking Linux so your don't have to fucking spend thousands of fucking dollars on a fucking mac
they are both fucking UNIX anyways
>>51291886
but thinkpads suck and macbooks are actually better
>>51291542
Yeah. There's computer labs at my school with multiple windows and imac computers and my school has thinkpad laptops you can borrow for a few hours at a time.
I prefer to carry my lightweight chromebook and use a windows computer at my school if I need it because I commute.
>>51291397
>chromebooks suck
not for what they cost they don't. they're extremely useful and convenient.
>>51291886
>>51291851
>or, you know just fucking install fucking Linux so your don't have to fucking spend thousands of fucking dollars
Did you even read?! The reason to spend the money is to avoid spending all that wasted time trying to do stupid easy shit on stupid operating systems. People in college who aren't social degenerates don't want to take all that pointless wasted time learning fucking Linux. GAL
>>51291929
they're cheap and extremely useful and convenient because they are DHS botnet.
>>51286840
Just get a refurbed Dell Latitude.
>>51291963
I can read the fat through your post.
>>51291963
your entire life is a botnet, retard.
>>51291953
>People in college who aren't social degenerates don't want to take all that pointless wasted time learning fucking Linux
funny
I have both seen and heard from others the exact opposite
>>51291983
My entire life on my google devices is. That's why I have lots of alternate online personalities. Google doesn't have a clue what my real name is or where I actually live or what I do.
>>51292012
>funny
>I have both seen and heard from others the exact opposite
you sound like a social degenerate
>>51292029
damn you're really getting them good huh
>>51292041
this
>>51287175
get an x220
Five thinkpads used interchangeably during the day.
Install gentoo on one, windows 10 on the others. Also fuck VMs.
When I had a Note 4 I barely ever touched my laptop. I did all my college work at college on a desktop they were going to throw away.
>>51292188
not today, kekpad memeboi
I would legit get something like a surface pro. Or a small/lightweight notebook.
Get a Lenovo S21e or HP Stream
>>51291880
You can use google drive or an external HDD or any other number of things.
Honestly if I didn't decide on a chinkpad I would have gone with a chromebook easily.
>>51287245
>projecting that much...
>>51292426
>he fell for the meme
we got another one, anons.
>>51292476
It's not really a meme if you want a cheap shitposting machine
>>51292505
>what is a chromebook
>>51290490
Funny thing about that. Broke mine, and had to deal with it. Couldn't find Asus charger that ship with the thing, so I went on Amazon and bought a third party one. It was expensive. Like $30 Canadian before shipping (I needed it fast). Definitely be careful with the charger
Also, not shilling. I was in the position to buy a cheap laptop not too long ago and went with this. It ended up being a great choice. Just helping anon out.
>>51287175
>trusting all your shit to an internet connection
I bet you think the "cloud" is pretty fuckin' cool, too, don't you?
>>51287175
wtf is your problem with thinkpads? I got an equivalent 14" business laptop with gentoo and wangblows 8 dualbooted and it has never disappointed me. Long lasting 9 cells protruding battery (6-8h depending on usage) which also helps in gripping it from behind (insert ur mom joke here), full hd ips screen, godly keyboard, 3 slots for hdds (mSATA, ordinary SATA3, ultrabay), and all of the perks of the business laptops (sturdy, shitload of sensors, many ports, possibility of getting a dock and an external hot-swappable battery). What do you want more than this?
>>51286869
virgin confirmed.
>>51286840
literally anything
what are you, fucking retarded?
>>51292818
They're wasting time in college so probably
>>51290160
>Windows 8.1 with bing
lol
>>51292628
Don't bother people are retarded enough to smell their farts, and actually believe that reburished business laptops are memes.
>Anti-Glare screen
>Superior Build quality
>Superior rugged features
>Modularity and Serviceability
>Dockting Station
>Hot Swaapable batteries.
>Best Price/Performance ratio in the market.
It's doesn't matter through, it just means that we have less bids and lower price for those things.
>>51292861
you ass that's the least important part, the least permanent
>>51287175
I just got a chromebook for school and it is awesome! It is seriously worth the money.
I found a refurbished samsung one on newegg for $99. That way I could try it out and if I didn't like it its no big deal. It has a arm processor but you would never know it.
I would say definitely get a chromebook. If you want to put Linux on it just get one with a Intel processor.
The only real laptop choices are memepads and kekbooks rest is all trash
>>51286840
Chromebook or Memepad. I switched from the former to the latter (X201, not the tablet version) and it's a huge improvement. With a new 9 cell, which is like 25 bucks, it goes for about three hours with full screen brightness and wifi on, neither of which are necessary when on the go / taking notes in class.
go to the arch wiki
find the chromebooks that support linux the best
buy one refurbed.
that's what i did, now i have a 100USD acer c720 running debian sid.
feels good man
>>51292628
>gripping the battery from behind to hold the laptop
ROSSMANN PLS GO
>>51286840
my suggestion is for you to buy a Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q725
> pic related
- its intel core 2 quad Q9000 processor is enough for your college tasks such as homework
- the on board NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTX is more than capable of video playbacks for the lectures you would need to watch
- the 17 inch display is the perfect size for a college student user
- the speakers are located in the perfect location
- and its 4.1kg weight is sweet spot in laptop weights
>>51286840
Chromebook.
>>51287427
Lol
>>51286840
Just bought a certified refurb 2015 MacBook Pro 13" for $1200, pretty fuckin solid for the upgraded specs for the base price
>>51296008
>i just paid $1200 to eat shit from my hands
>>51296323
The shit is pretty tasty bruh
>>51291461
>If you collaborate with any normies they won't appreciate LaTeX
But anon, I go to a good school and LaTeX is encouraged!
Can I install gcc on chromebook?
>>51291029
Yeah windows has turned into something like how Mac is where you need certain hardware (read microsoft's premium laptop line) to run it properly.
My current laptop is
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P6FM23W?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s02
It's really good. It has a keypad which I absolutely love, and it gets almost 8 hours to the battery life, with full brightness. It was a bit difficult to set linux up on it, because at the time there was a bug with UEFI in ubuntu, but setting it to legacy caused the trackpad not to work. All in all, it's a good laptop. It's a bit big for a student laptop. But I like it.
Also switched the hdd out to an ssd and I'm definitely not regretting that.
>>51298802
Forgot pic.
It's 300 bucks btw
X60 or t60, alternatively x61 and t61, they cost less than 80 bucks each used
>>51291902
>but hondas suck lambos are actually better
The Acer Chromebook 11 is the definition of just werks.
Everything is acceptable on it. The worst thing about it is that the screen has a cooler temperature to it, but it's still absolutely usable and isn't more than a bit of nit-picking.
I'm currently comparing it to the $220 Asus Flip chromebook. The CB3 is nicer in every way IMO. The keyboard is full sized. The screen is a good size/good resolution for its size. The speakers are much better. I THINK it's faster because of having this Celeron in it instead of a rockchip. It's just a more comfortable machine and 100% 10/10 worth the $95 and $99 it's going to be on Black Friday. No wonder this thing sells so well.
>>51287228
You can't get six hours with a six cell in a t420. I'm lucky to get three. T420 is a terrible choice for a college student.
OP: XPS 13 or Macbook
>mfw bought a chinkpad E325 for uni for 65 euros
>>51299460
...that means your battery is obviously not new and has degraded over time, like all batteries.
Also, why are you suggesting fucking $1000+ laptops to a fucking college student?
>>51296376
School doesn't matter -- Networking is the key. Normie's are too stupid to use LaTeX, so concentrate on conforming shillings.
>>51299102
Absolutely this
I have a C720 and I'm still using it daily, the thing just doesn't quit
>>51300917
By the way don't get a C720
The screen is terrible and will make you want to rip your eyes out
But chromebooks are definitely the way to go
>>51300933
The build quality on the C720 is apparently worse than the CB3 and that's about it.
>>51286840
Rpi or chrome book
>>51286840
I got a used chromebook c720, put windows on it. Perfect for cheap and portable.
>>51290865
Exactly what I just did! Except my budget was way less
Chrome book -55$
Desktop build + 23 monitor- 200$
>>51301410
I would be very happy if you could answer this anon.
If you go into the recording devices menu in windows on that laptop, does it allow you to enable stereo mix if you right click and show disabled devices?
