Since most students will be commuting with their laptops they'll need to look for a lightweight, yet durable, machine that is designed to absorb shocks from bumping and/or dropping the unit. Overall weight is also a crucial factor in deciding which laptop to buy. A convenient solution to help reduce weight is to look for a model that allows you to swap out or remove the drive components that you will not be actively using, such as a CD-ROM or floppy drive.These days, students rely on the internet for research, downloading homework projects and email communication. It's essential to have a built-in wireless internet or Wi-Fi adapter to make it quick and convenient to connect to the internet via wireless "hot spots" on and around campus. Students might also consider items such as a CD or DVD burner for creating, sharing and storing important projects.Here are the minimum requirements you should look for when shopping for a laptop computer for school:
Processor speed - 2 GHz and upMemory - At least 256 MB to 512 MB of RAM installedHard drive - 40 GB to 60 GB Screen size - Under 16" is recommended for maximum portabilityWeight - 5 lbs and underBattery Life - 4 to 5 hrs. Also consider buying an additional battery or "power brick" to provide double the amount of time you have between charging your battery.Cost - A basic laptop computer for a student can start under $1,400. Faster laptops are usually priced from $1,400 to $2,000.
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