Do you think this laptop would meet the needs of an incoming high school student?
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That's a rather subjective question. iWork can be purchased through the app store, thus providing your student with essential word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software that is compatible with office products. Your student would also be less inclined to acquire malware than with a windows-based machine. If your student is an art, music, or drafting student, inexpensive software can also be acquired through the app store for these purposes. I would recommend Paragon NTFS for mac though, since Apple does not have any native NTFS translation software. I hope this is helpful... OK, here's a translation of what I said (lol, sorry!): it depends on what your student needs the laptop for. Programs can be installed on a Mac that would give it compatibility with the kind of programs used in a high school environment. Given that most schools are on a Windows paradigm, a Windows machine might be better. If you just prefer Mac (as do I), and you have the know-how to do so, your student's Mac can be made to be sufficiently compatible with 99% of the Windows-based software available. It can be set up to meet the needs of a new high school student fairly easily, but you must first ensure you know what those needs are before you can address them. If you decide to get a Mac, let me know on this forum and I can explain in detail how to set up your student's computer.
1240446
Yes I do. You're able to search from any website. Stream any movie. With no hesitation slowdowns or delays. This computer is capable of doing anything I wanted to do. And with an external hard drive for additional movies and/or music you can't beat it
1240447
Yes.I bought this computer for a friend so I have only used it once. She is very happy with it except she now wishes she had spent the extra money to get a larger screen. Reading anything on the smaller screen can be difficult.It has performed wonderfully well.Yes, it would be great for a student but buy the largest screen size.Good luck.
699536
Bought this laltop fir my sister for school. She has no comaints on it. It seems to do everything she needs, so yes. I think it's a good computer.I
1455907
Although this computer performs very well and has touch screen I would not recommend it for school use. Computers for school use are best if they are mobile. I would recommend the Samsung Slate or the Surface with Windows 8 that should be available around Feb 9. I do not recommend the current Surface with Windows RT. The price is tempting but there are too many limitations regarding software that requires the desktop environment of Windows.
1802410
Of course! I'm using the laptop for that very purpose and its done an excellent job so far. I definitely would recommend.
821088
definitely! its perfect for a college student. its portable and pretty efficient. it runs windows 8 OS so you need to consider that in respect of applications you want to run (windows 8 compatible versions may be required)
1331775
I would say yes. If he/she is tech savvy, it might seem a bit primitive, but it would definitely get the job done.
777896
It has its pros and cons for a student. The pros are that its lightweight, thin, and the battery can last for about 3 and a half hours. Some of the issues I've had are freezing and slow responses for applications such as Word. I don't know if the problems lie within Windows 8 or the AMD components. This would be a good laptop if you really want a slim laptop and don't need a CD ROM (it does not have one). Although its not very reliable because it has a tendency to freeze at times when starting up, forcing you to turn it off and on again and hope this time it will work.
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Maybe, though you might consider a cheap chrome laptop for student work, if you expect to be writing very much, doing much research. OTOH, if you are likely to use it mostly for reading, calendar, texting, music, it might be a good bet.
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My son picked this out for himself. He is a freshman computer science major and felt that it was a good choice for the money. He immediately installed Linux on it, so I can't say how good the Windows 8.1 works. He seems to be happy with it.
1655396
I think that it is appropriate for a college student. We bought it for an 11 year old grandson. His father used it more than he did!
1958890
It all depends what you will be using for, if you would be installed certain application or programs, certainly this is good enough model for light use applications, surfing web sites. And if 17" laptop won't be heavy to carry in case you would be carry it all the time, then should work fine.
758254
This computer is a replacement for a desktop! In that arena it's an excellant choice for a student. It will not last as a daily laptop for battery use in class & at a study hall. If you are the type that uses a tablet for class & library notes to be transferred to a thesis this would be perfect. Decided if you're a single machine student then no. A student who wants the best from their education then this is the main cog you need!
1455908
It is "graphics challenged" so as long as you aren't seeking to do anything too taxing it will do just fine. This is an Atom processor with 2GB of RAM...it's a FLAT PANEL NETBOOK...would you consider a Netbook (functionality wise) for your use? If so..then yes this will work.. If not you'll need something else.
693727
Yes it is a very nice laptop for the price. The only problem is that it has Windows 8 as the OS. If I were you I would wait till Windows 9 comes out and then purchase it.
2203007
It's a good laptop for college, just know that it is older unless the seller has updated it so if they have not then you will be limited as far as downloads go. I actually have a new Macbook Air and with Macs they are already limited and then you add the age would make it very limited with basic downloads like Adobe, etc. Try looking around locally on Craigslist and you may find one that are updated with the newest OS. Hope this was helpful.
1175928
that would depend on what your needs are. This is a laptop with the power of a powerful desktop
1692831
It is faster than I expected. The time it takes to turn on and shutdown surprised me. As for using it for homework, it should do you fine. I use word, excel and one note and have been pleased so far.