Good laptop computer for home and school

<p>I don't think I have asked this here before. In mid. Feb. I am getting a computer for school and to replace my broken desktop. I am getting my degree in business office so Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint for sure will be on there. Plus stuff I use at home. I plan to also get an external portable hard drive as well (possibly a passport or fujitsu unsure at the moment). My budget is 500-600. What are some computers that you all could recommend for me.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>