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Originally Posted by glc
One thing to add - you should contact your college and see what their recommendations and requirements are. You may even be able to get a great deal on a "standard" configuration through their group buy program. This will often come with the benefit of local support and a really nice warranty program.
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I completely forgot to add that. Definitely check out the educational discounts before you make any computer software / hardware purchase. Apple offers discounts on computers and ipods, and Microsoft gives you various deals on their education suites and operating systems. I snagged the Windows Vista Home Premium Upgrade Edition for $90, and it wasn't even a promotional price. Simply $90 all day, every day, year round.
I also forgot to add that even though 12-14" screens sound tiny, they're really not and actually become quite natural in a short amount of time. Especially when you begin factoring in weight and all, those smaller laptops begin to look pretty slick.