Jul 12, 2012 09:58 AM EDT by LAPTOP EditorsFinding a good back-to-school laptop shouldn’t feel like homework. That’s why we’ve handpicked the very best notebooks for students, ranging from sub-$500 systems with good looks and performance all the way up to the sleekest Ultrabooks. In between you’ll find laptops that excel in all sorts of areas, from multimedia machines that major in awesome audio to ones that last up to 13 hours on a charge. Here are our top picks for the 2012 back-to-school season.
Best Overall Value: HP Pavilion G6 ($479)
HP’s refreshed entry-level 15.6-inch notebook features curved, beveled edges and what HP calls “elements of precision.” Its keyboard deck has a sunken bowl shape and the touchpad has a textured finish, making it easier to locate without looking. For the starting price, students get a second-generation Intel Core i3-2350 processor, 6GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. The notebook is available in Ruby Red, Linen White, Sparkling Black, Winter Blue and Bright Purple.
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August 26th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
I like the HP laptops and some of them have good graphics cards too, I got this one http://goo.gl/XT3Oj with an Nvidia Geforce so I can play video games well too.
September 15th, 2012 at 5:06 am
I’m sorry. I’ve had nothing but problems with my HP Pavillion. I wouldn’t accept another one if it were free.
November 15th, 2012 at 9:02 am
i bought a sony vaio e11,the graphics are good but if you open 2 application at once it slows down but its good enoughh for video edetting flash animation and mid end mmorpg games
November 27th, 2012 at 10:33 am
Firstly I feel that everyone should have a laptop or PC of some sort. It is therefore great to read that HP has re-designed one of their entry level laptops that not only looks great and performs well but also is affordable for parents to buy their children.
January 23rd, 2013 at 5:52 am
I agree with Liz, mine burns my leg, smoke came out of it once and the corner melted off, all in the first year
February 24th, 2013 at 6:49 pm
Hello! 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.