The HP Compaq 6730b - Great Laptops For College

Convenience and practicality are among the reasons student look to buy laptops for college. Replacing that old stationary desktop, with a portable laptop is a must for any student heading off to college. The HP Compaq 6730b is among the most versatile laptops on the market, designed with the business user in mind, this little technical marvel promises students and home users every option possible.

Features that pop out:

• 2.40 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor / 3MB L2 cache with 1066MHz bus speed. (*Can be upgraded to 2.80GHz processor with 6MB cache).

• 2 GB RAM (with 8 GB upgrade option).

• 160GB / 300GB / 500GB Hard Drive options (Standard is 300MB, with 160GB as a downgrade option & 500GB as upgrade).

• 15.4 WXGA BrightView display great for working, or watching movies.

• Wi-Fi support 802.11(a/b/g) wireless card with 56k modem as a backup.

• 6 cell 55WHr battery featuring long life when using limited applications.

• LightScribe disc labeling allowing you to burn labels on to disks.

• Optional: Bluetooth, finger print reader and VGA webcam available.

Dell Inspiron 14 - Laptops For College

A Dell Inspiron 14 laptop computer, is one of Dell’s new laptops that balances "must have" features and bottom line pricing. Dell is breaking ground with their student customers by offering the "Build It Your Way" feature on their website. The customization option allows students to price their laptops for college on Dell's site and see exactly how the final purchase price will be affected by each option they wish to add. This method is far superior to spending an hour doing the same pricing in a retail store, with salesman trying to squeeze every dollar they can out of each commission.

*A recent survey among students who bought these laptops for college confirmed 9 out of 10 student were ecstatic about their purchase.

The Inspiron 14 is truly the most functional and sophisticated laptop on the market. It has a 14-inch wide screen display that's large enough to comfortably watch your movies, or music videos on - and it's keyboard is so roomy: Typing on Dell's Inspiron 14 is effortless! This awesome laptop for college students will fit perfectly into any backpack with ease, while ONLY weighing five pounds! ...You can take it with you anywhere.

The Inspiron 14 also has some slick new color options, to keep up with the times. They offer obsidian black for those who want something sleek, yet understated. For those of you looking for a stand out color, you can get: Alpine White, Cherry Red, Ice Blue, Promise Pink, Gecko Green and Passion Purple. There are also more than 200 nifty designs that you can chose to express your individuality. The additional colors only cost $40, while the artistic designs are $65. Being able to create something that only YOU have is well worth the little extra you would pay for these options.

Dell Inspiron 14 Technical Specifications:

•Core 2 Duo T6600 @ 2.2GHz / 2MB L2 cache and 800MHz bus speed. (Many upgrades available including 3MB L2 cache & 1066MHz bus speed)

•Available 160GB / 320GB / 500GB Hard Drive options. (Students seeking laptops for college should consider at least the 320GB for their storage needs)

•WHr 9 cell Lithium Ion Battery - offering 6 1/2 hours of battery life. (You can downgrade to 6 cell - however battery life is cut in half)

•Windows 7 operating system, with Microsoft Office, and McAfee Security Center subscription.

•Wi-Fi "G" wireless networking standard with available Bluetooth connectivity (Upgrade to Wi-Fi “N” available).

•8x CD/DVD burner with the capability to burn Blu-rays to DVD or CD.

•1-3 year warranty packages including phone and internet support.

When we consulted experts for their opinions on the Inspiron 14, they were quick to give us an opinion. Popular opinion among users seems to be that the power, speed, and memory options pack a powerful punch against other manufacturers. Some people were annoyed that Bluetooth capability & webcams do not come standard on the Inspiron 14, but we feel that is due to the immense power & memory options that have been integrated into this powerhouse.

Any of you that are looking for small, powerful laptops for college, at a super price, the Dell Inspiron 14 really comes in second to none of its competitors. Though it's expected most will make use of many of the upgrades such as the color & design options, the base models are a great way to get an affordable, sharp looking laptop for college. Using their "Build It Your Way" feature will ensure you get exactly what your looking for. The warranty options make sure you have piece of mind when your laptop arrives.