Quote Originally Posted by hbridge View Post
Definitely check with the college. We sent DC to college with the school recommended computer that came with 4 years of on campus tech support.
I strongly agree with getting something that comes with on campus tech support. Makes a big difference (especially if it occasionally comes with a loaner if repairs will take a while). Also, if possible, find out what the college (and preferably the likely major) recommends. At DGD1's school, the computer requirements are pretty detailed and definitely differ by major.