Back to School Netbook Deals

Summer is over and school is starting back up. If you’re looking for a laptop and don’t want to pay a ridiculous amount of money or lug around a heavy device all day, there are still options out there for you. Netbooks are the perfect solution for students. They’re light, portable, and usually much less expensive than laptops.

If a netbook fits your needs, here are some great back-to-school deals for you to consider.

Samsung NB30
Retail Price: $379
Sale Price: $299.99 at Amazon.com
The Samsung NB30 is a great netbook to consider. Not only is it scratch-proof, but also it is spill- resistant up to two ounces of liquid. Besides the rugged features of the NB30, everything else is pretty standard. It has a 10.1-inch display, 1.66GHz Intel N450 Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, 160GB HDD, and 6.5 hours of battery life.

HP Mini 110-1134CL
Retail Price: $349
Sale Price: $279.99 at HP.com
The HP Mini 110-1134CL has a sleek design and is perfect for someone who is looking for an attractive netbook. It has a comfortable keyboard and weighs only 2.69 pounds. It features a 10.1-inch screen, 1.66GHz Intel N455 Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, 160GB HDD, webcam, and seven hours of battery life.

Asus EeePC 1201PN
Retail Price: $500
Sale Price: $424.99 at Amazon.com
This netbook is light and features a full size keyboard, which isn’t always found on netbooks. It also has a Nvidia chip which is fantastic for 1080p HD video playback and some light gaming. It comes standard with a 12-inch WXGA LED screen, 1.66GHz Intel N450 Atom processor, 2GB of RAM, Bluetooth, Webcam, HDMI and VGA out ports, and five hours of battery life.

Lenovo IdeaPad S12
Retail Price: $549.99
Sale Price: $399.99 at Newegg.com
This laptop is really a fantastic deal to consider. It comes standard with a 12-inch screen with 1280 x 800 resolution and has a great keyboard. It also features a 1.60GHz Intel Atom N270, 2GB of RAM, 250GB HDD, webcam, and six hours of battery life.

Lenovo ThinkPad X100e
Retail Price: $550
Sale Price: $398 at Abe’s of Maine
This is a great deal from Abe’s of Maine. Not only are they offering the ThinkPad X100e, but also Abe’s of Maine is throwing in a free optical mouse. It has a great keyboard, nice screen resolution, and a speedy processor. It features an 11.1-inch screen, 1.6GHz AMD Athlon Neo Single-Core MV-40, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, and about 5.5 hours of battery life.

If you’re searching for a good deal on a netbook, these are definitely some great possibilities. They can handle all of your school needs just fine. Unfortunately, these deals won’t last forever, so you should take advantage of these back to school deals before they’re gone.

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Student Laptop Rentals 101

Many students know just all too well that being able to work and study while on the go can be the difference between a failing and passing grade. College is riddled with long bus rides, waiting between classes while on campus, pop quizes, cram studying, and long lectures. Put simply, students who are without a laptop are at a huge disadvantage to those who do. Many colleges utilize online interfaces such as BlackBoard to post lectures, assign homework, post grades, have discussions with those enrolled in the class via forums, and even register for classes. Students who attend colleges which emphasize online communications are often limited to only studying either at home or in a library when not in class, and must resort to copying down all notes by hand. As a student myself, I can attest to how helpful a laptop can be when attending college. In terms of being able to study whenever I want and typing up the notes by hand, a laptop is truly an educational lifesaver.

Unfortunately brand new laptops are expensive and quickly outdated within only a few semesters. Not to mention the possibility of theft while navigating around campus with thousands of other students. Luckily a Student Laptop Rental can be an inexpensive fallback for when cram season begins or a time intensive project falls on your lap in the midst of other assignments. These laptop rentals are available by the month, semester, or even year and are guaranteed to provide excellent satisfaction and aide you in your studies. Not only will you be saving money when compared to purchasing a brand new laptop which can run in the thousands of dollars, but you will also be ensuring that you have the means to study and work hard when it truly counts. All laptop rentals are booted with a fresh install and the data is completely wiped from the hard drive leaving you with a clean slate to do whatever you see fit with your laptop. Whether you decide to use your laptop for graphical design or for simply typing up papers and online research, know that a laptop rental will help you streamline your duties as a college student.

If you are interested in a student laptop rental, contact a Tech Travel Agent today at 1 800 736 8772 or follow the link for a quick and easy student laptop rental request. Or, if you happen to live in the mid west, see our Ohio Student Laptop Rental page for more information about student rentals in your area.

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Looking for Laptop Rental information? Visit our Tech Travel Agent Laptop Rental Page for a variety of laptop rental solutions for business or personal use. Or call today at 800-736-8772.

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Finding a Laptop for College

As the school year quickly approaches and parents and students begin the crazy time-consuming job of preparing everything to head off to college, a laptop is likely at the top of the shopping list. As a college student, I can definitely say that I don’t know where I would be without my laptop. I literally use it for absolutely everything. Whether I’m taking notes in philosophy class, writing a research paper for rhetoric, or just listening to music back in my dorm room, my laptop is constantly by my side.

The hard part in this situation is finding just the right laptop to suit all your college needs for the next four years or so. You don’t need crazy amounts of memory or hard drive space, but you do want a reliable, quick, easy to use laptop. In this guide to finding the perfect student laptop, I will try to cover all the basics you’ll need to know before heading out to your local Best Buy or Circuit City to begin the hunt.

Ok, so the first aspect we’re going to consider is the design. You’re probably going to be lugging your laptop all over campus with you so you are not going to want it to be super heavy. One easy way to minimize the total weight of the laptop is to get a smaller screen. Yeah its nice to have a big screen, but is it really necessary? I would recommend that you get a laptop with a screen that is no bigger than 14 inches. This way you still have a nice size screen, but you still have plenty of room in your backpack for your books and you won’t be weighed down by a really heavy piece of equipment.

Another important pat of the design of your future laptop is they keyboard. I personally feel that a full size keyboard is necessary. The whole point of having your laptop is to do research papers, essays, reports, and of course chat with your friends, so you’re going to be using the keyboard quite a bit. I feel like any keyboard that isn’t full size is just too cramped to do serious typing on. Having a full size keyboard, in my opinion, is worth even paying a little extra for if necessary.

Next we need to consider features. Recently, features that used to only be included on high-end laptops are now being featured on really cheap laptops too. Things like multiple USB ports, DVD burners, webcams, and media card readers are now coming standard on laptops priced around only $300. Concerning memory and hard dive space, I would say that the minimum would be 1GB of memory and 160GB of hard drive. Those are petty basic and can be found in most laptops.

Battery life is also an important part to consider when choosing your laptop. Having a long battery life is important if you plan on hauling your laptop around to all your classes to take notes. Most laptops will offer a battery option that you can choose from. Although it will add some weight, I would recommend always going with the bigger better battery.

The next step that you will be faced with once you’ve selected your perfect laptop will be concerning warranties. Most laptops are backed by a 1-year complimentary parts and labor warranty. The choice that you will have to make is whether to get an extended warranty past that first year. A standard warranty does not cover things such as spilled drinks or drops on the hard floor. For accidents such as these, you’ll have to take out a separate accident coverage plan. These warranties just keep adding up and can cost over $250 for maybe three years of coverage. I personally did not take out any sort of extended warranty and have been perfectly fine. I bought my laptop completely on my own, and I realize that if I ever endangered it or somehow destroyed it that I would be unable to afford to replace it. This fact makes me think twice before sitting my pop can down or tossing around my laptop.

Buying a laptop is something that you definitely shouldn’t do without first doing the proper amount of research. It’s a lot of money to put on the table, so you should consider all your options before making a commitment. Hopefully these tips and recommendation can give you a hand during your search for that perfect laptop. I wish you the best of luck during your hunt!

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