What is the best laptop for a future college freshman?

[Aka]

So I'm in the market for a laptop, Macs are cute but I'm not interested. I'm going to probably be centered around the hard sciences and use it as well for surfing the web, Facebook, and other apps. 13" is ok, 15" is optimal, 16" doable, but 17" is too big. I want a fast and easy to use laptop, with windows 7. Price range is around $1000 but all laptops will be taken into account.

[lueeluee]

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[Anthony]

In my opinion your work load is not that high so I think your work can easily be done with Dell Latitude D620 laptop which is in refurbished condition and comes with great features and specs.

These refurbished laptops can easily upgrade and comes in good condition it just looks like as if it's brand new.

These refurbished laptops also gives you value for money and cheap in prices too. Providing you a website from where you can easily purchase a good refurbished laptop

[Midnighteducation557]

I'd recommend using Windows PC Scout to help with your decision. Go to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pc-scout/ and click the orange 'Let's get started' button.

Cheers,
Feran
Windows Canada Outreach

[Max M]

Get something basic. Size is your choice. Get an HP. They're cheap and durable.