Laptops for College

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<p>I know this is probably not in college admissions category but I don't know how to post it elsewhere. </p>

<p>I'm going to be a biomedical engineering student next year and I will be using a laptop to do my school work, which consists of running multiple engineering programs that require windows. I also want to run dual monitors. I know macs can run windows programs with the right tools but I'm not sure what computer would be best. I'm stuck between sony vaio s, MacBook Pro, or a Samsung series 7.</p>

<p>What would be best for me?</p>

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<p>The laptop must also last me for 4 years</p>

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<p>You might want to also post on the Engineering Major forum.</p>

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<p>If you want your notebook to last 4 years…scratch the Sony Vaio from your list. Overpriced and poor build quality. </p>

<p>I’d also give Lenovos some serious consideration.</p>

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Stuck as in you have no other options because a relative or someone may be buying for you, or stuck as in you think those are your best options after doing some of your own research?</p>

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<p>macbooks are becoming hugely popular on college campuses. they are extremely durable (will last for more than four years). just make sure that the college’s required engineering programs are/would be compatible.</p>

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<p>I would suggest the HP EliteBook 8560W.</p>

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<p>I’d seriously consider a Lenovo ThinkPad. I don’t know what kind of “engineering applications” you’re going to be using, but depending on what it is you’ll probably want the workstation graphics cards that the higher-end ThinkPads have. The build quality is also pretty good.</p>