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Top 5 Student Laptops by FatWallet Expert Deal Hunter Back to school is a great time to find a great deal on a laptop! But, if you're like me, trying to figure out if what I'm getting for my money is a good deal, isn't always easy. I think trying to decipher the alphabet soup of RAM, GB, HD, LED is the perfect recipe for cooking up a headache. So David, author of our Ultimate Laptop Buying Guide and FatWallet's expert tech deal hunter, has simplified this for us by sharing his top 5 Student Laptop Picks! Read on to see what David picked, who would love it, and why he thinks it's a top pick! Happy back to school! :) Heather Meet Your Expert: David Varble, expert deal hunter and techie superstar who picks the highest quality products at the best prices available. Check out David's best laptop deals and top HDTV picks before making your next laptop or HDTV purchase!1.) Apple (MD101LL/A) MacBook Pro 13.3" Notebook w/ Core i5 Ivy Bridge Dual Core Who: For the student who just has to have a MacWhat: Apple (MD101LL/A) MacBook Pro 13.3" Notebook w/ Core i5 Ivy Bridge Dual Core
Why: Weighing just 4.54 pounds and packed with all the latest technology (Intel's latest Ivy Bridge processor & Intel HD 4000 graphics) the latest generation of Macbooks are perfect for stylish students. Ideal for photo, music, and video editing. Where & How Much: Buy it for $999.99 w/ In-Store Pickup at Frys 2.) Lenovo IdeaPad Y570 (08626JU) 15.6" Laptop w/Core i7-2670QM Quad Core & 1GB GeForce GT 555M Graphics (expires 8/10/2012 8:59pm) Who: Student gamerWhat: Lenovo IdeaPad Y570 (08626JU) 15.6" Laptop w/Core i7-2670QM Quad Core & 1GB GeForce GT 555M Graphics $699 AC at Lenovo.com
Features include HDMI, 2MP webcam with mic, Bluetooth 2.1, two USB 3.0 ports, media reader, wireless N, DVD burner, and a 1-year limited warranty. Why: Heavier than the typical student laptop, this IdeaPad features a 1GB discrete GeForce GT 555M graphics card, second gen Sand Bridge Core i7 processor and 8GB of RAM. Perfect for writing papers during the day and playing games at night. The HDMI output is a must. Where & How Much: Buy it for $699 at Lenovo with coupon code: DOORBUSTERDEAL 3.) HP dv7t Quad Edition 17.3" Notebook w/ 3rd Generation Intel Core i7-3610QM Quad Core (expires 8/12/2012 11:59pm) Who: Overachiever / MultitaskerWhat: HP dv7t Quad Edition 17.3" Notebook w/ 3rd Generation Intel Core i7-3610QM Quad Core
Features include a HP TrueVision HD Webcam, 3 USB 3.0 and 1 USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit ethernet, blu-ray player / DVD burner combo drive, bluetooth, digital media card reader, HDMI, and 2 year warranty. Why: Aside from 3D gaming, this 17.3" dv7t is ready for anything you throw at it thanks to its quad core i7 processor, 1TB hard drive, and 8GB of RAM. Where & How Much: Buy it for $799.99 with free shipping from HP. Use coupon code: NBH9721 4.) Asus (X45U-RIN4) 14" Notebook w/ AMD E1 1200 Dual Core Who: Student on a budget - You know exactly what you need and refuse to pay more unused features.What: Asus (X45U-RIN4) 14" Notebook w/ AMD E1 1200 Dual Core $332.49 w/ FS at Sears
Features include wireless N, one USB 3.0 port, DVD burner, gigabit ethernet, HDMI, built-in 0.3MP webcam with mic, and a 1-year limited warranty. Why: This budget laptop features AMD's latest E series low voltage APU with Radeon 7310 graphics. Perfect for checking email, surfing the web, school projects, multimedia entertainment, and light 2D gaming. Where & How Much: Buy it for $332.49 from Sears with Free Shipping and 4% Cash Back! 5.) Acer Gateway (NE56R13U) 15.6" Laptop w/ Intel Celeron B820 Dual Core Who: Broke student - If you live on Ramen Noodles then this laptop is for you.What: Acer Gateway (NE56R13U) 15.6" Laptop w/ Intel Celeron B820 Dual Core
Features include gigabit ethernet, HDMI, card reader, DVD burner, wireless N, 1.3MP webcam with mic, and a 1-year limited warranty. Why: Unlike the Celeron processors of the past, these new CPU's are based on the Sandy Bridge architecture and pack more power than ever. About the same price as a tablet with more versatility. Where & How Much: Buy it for $249.99 w/ In-Store Pickup at Target
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I just wanted to let you know about a deal I received as an IU student that is open to the general public as well. With graduation around the corner, I figured that some of your followers could benefit from a great computer deal from HP!
Coupon Code: “ CAMPUS178 “
$100 off HP PC’s (orig. $699.99+)
Must first register for free at: hpdirect.com/academy/Microsoft
Offer combinable with instant rebates and HP Academy pricing. Expires on 3/23/13.
Coupon code: " CAMPUS178 "