Cheap Laptops For Cash-Strapped College Students (How to Find Cheap Top Quality Student Laptops)

Finding a cheap laptop for college is an easy task. Laptop

prices have fallen steadily over the last couple of years

as marketplace competition heats up and production costs

come down. You can now get a laptop for under $400.

But you must proceed with caution -- as that old expression

on ancient maps stated: Here There Be Monsters!

For you just don't want any old cheap laptop; you want

a high quality machine that will offer good performance

and won't go kapoots half way through the semester. You

want a laptop that can accomplish all those student

assignments and easily handle all those MP3 and movie

downloads! In other words, the laptop you buy must be

able to get the job done.

You want a quality laptop that's relatively small and

lightweight; yet sturdy and shock proof. You will need

a laptop with a good comfortable keyboard for typing up

all those assignments. You may have to purchase a tablet

notebook if you need a laptop for a lot of note-taking

in class.

If you're buying a used or refurbished laptop you should

have it checked out by a Laptop Technician or if this is not

practical, bring along a friend who knows computers or laptops

-- there's a computer geek in every crowd.

Finding a top quality laptop at a bargain price may take

some work on your part so here are some suggestions to

make your job easier:

Try Your Friends and Neighbors

First, check around with your friends, neighbors and

colleagues -- many may have good quality laptops to sell

or even give you! Why? Many people constantly upgrade to

the latest laptop technology -- Intel and AMD have just

introduced laptops with Duo or Dual Core processors and

many laptop enthusiasts are dishing their old perfectly

good laptops for the newer faster sexier models.

(Why does that sound so familiar!)

So check around, you may be able to purchase a good

second hand laptop for next to nothing. Or in exchange

for work (lawn mowing, yard work...) or services

(baby sitting, shopping...) offered over the summer.

Try eBay

Perhaps, the cheapest high quality laptops can be found

on eBay. But again, you must check out carefully both

the product and the seller. Make sure you do your

homework and thoroughly check out the laptops before

you buy. Make sure you don't end up with a useless

monster!

Try A Refurbished Laptop

You can save a bundle by buying a refurbished laptop

directly from the major Laptop Manufacturers. These

laptops offer very good quality at much cheaper

prices. So check around for a refurbished laptop.

Try Online Bargain Stores Such as Buy.com

You may want to check out the many bargain online

stores or super sites such as BestBuy.com,

TigerDirect.com, Buy.com and the countless others.

These stores may also offer refurbished laptops,

but keep your eyes open for those monsters.

Try Amazon

Don't forget Amazon, they now sell new and used

laptops at some very competitive prices. If you

have any rich uncles or aunts (relatives) tell them

you have an Amazon Wishlist... place a wish for a good

laptop at the top. Hey, don't laugh - it happens!

Try Dell Coupons And Rebates

Recently, Dell, HP and a few other laptop makers

have come out with $400 laptops after rebates

or coupons. These are usually level entry laptops

but may be perfectly fine for students.

Don't Forget To Haggle

If you're buying a laptop from a favorite

vendor or store -- always ask for a discount

or bargain. Many times haggling will get you

a better price or some nice upgrades with

a few extras thrown in. No harm in trying.

And Keep Those Eyes Open

Purchasing a good quality cheap student laptop

can be done if you try some of the places listed

above. If you're on a very strict budget, most

college students are, you can save a lot money

by shopping around and using the advice given

here. Just keep in mind, as you open your purse

or wallet to buy that bargain student laptop,

keep your eyes peeled for any monsters that may

be lurking around.

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