Q: I am thinking about buying a laptop for school (freshman in college...how fun!) but am not exactly sure what sort of technical requirements to look for. It will mainly be used for writing essays and studying, but I would like to have my music on it and like to watch movies. Any sort of direction would be really appreciated. :)
A: Take a look at Cnet.com. They specialize in reviews and can point the way for you. They are currently having a back-to-school special on laptops. Things to look for are: RAM (random access memory) -> 2-4 GB Processor -> dual core hard drive -> 250GB or bigger Personally, i would suggest the Gateway 6836 (6842 CAD) which is $799 @ bestbuy.com and $749 @ bestbuy.ca