Laptop for student

[alissaoberle]

Hello,
I am a college student and am looking for a reliable laptop that will accomodate basic needs such as typing papers, fast internet and storing music and video/burning cds&dvds. I'd also like a webcam. I've been researching dell, asus and toshiba based on recommendations. I'd like to spend around $500-700. any opinions?

 

[WR2]

Hello alissaoberle;

Lots of good choices in your price range.
Dell Vostro 3550 15" Core i5 Laptop $549
Core i5-2410M 2.3GHz CPU, 4GB RAM, 320GB 7200RPM HDD, 15.6" 1366x768 LCD w/ Intel HD 3000 graphics.
2.0MP webcam, WiFi & Bluetooth 3.0, USB 3.0, backlit keyboard.
Dell Vostro 3550 Review

 

[WR2]

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420 14" Laptop / Core i3 $521 or Core i5 $569
Core i3-2310M 2.10GHz CPU, 4GB RAM, 320GB 7200rpm HDD, 14" 1366x768 LCD w/ HD 3000 graphics.
WiFi & USB 3.0 included. Webcam & Bluetooth 2.1 upgrade is $40 extra.
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420s Review