<p>Is there a page on Berkeley's website that sells cheap, new laptops? I recall it posted here awhile ago, but I couldn't find it through search or old posts anymore.</p>
<p><a href="http://tsw.berkeley.edu%5B/url%5D">http://tsw.berkeley.edu</a> - Not exactly cheap, you just get the standard educational discounts at Dell/Apple/etc.</p>
<p>Usually you can pick up a cheap laptop from Dell Home with a $750 coupon.</p>
<p>if I plan to bring my laptop to college and use the internet there, or is home edition fine?</p>
<p>I'm assuming you're referring to XP Pro vs XP Home?</p>
<p>XP Home should be fine since I doubt you'll have to be joining a domain.</p>
<p>If you're an advanced user I'd recommend XP Pro just because you have a bit more control over the OS.</p>
<p>And finally: <a href="http://rescomp.berkeley.edu/gc/newcomp/%5B/url%5D">http://rescomp.berkeley.edu/gc/newcomp/</a> - can offer specs on what you need for a new computer.</p>
<p>*What I meant by "Dell Home" is their store for home and home office instead of Dell Premier/Educational, Dell Small Business, etc.</p>
<p>I know what you meant, it was just a coincidence, really :)</p>