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College options
I have a year and a half to go before I buy any laptop but I wanted to get some early opinions on what to do when the time comes. I can't decide what I want to do for this.
Option 1: Get a great laptop. Not more than $1200, but good enough to play at least those current games.
Pros: All files in one place, one computer to take care of, plays games.
Cons: Soon to not run many games.
Option 2: Get a 9" laptop to take notes on in class and build my own desktop, and a good flash drive to transfer files.
Pros: More longevity with the technology in the desktop, cool lightweight laptop, I would love to build a computer (would be first time)
Cons: Files in TWO places, two computers to worry about, the build could go terribly wrong even though my dad is decent at computers.
Option 3: Get an OK laptop. $600 range.
Pros: Cheap. Could get a new one once I'm out of college and have more money to buy it with.
Cons: No games, feels like I have an outdated product, may look bad.
Other notes: I can't really go above $1100 total for the hardware (taxes and software excluded). Anyone know where to get good small laptops for cheap other than ebay? The ones I saw new were $500 range for an 8.9", and I'm fine with a refurbished one. A small $500 laptop would limit my desktop budget significantly (hopefully around 800-900 for the desktop)
Has anyone been in either option 2 or 3 that could give me some feedback as to how it worked out?
Thanks!
-Sam
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