Laptop Size

**TedderX_** · 07-29-2010, 02:06 PM

What is the best laptop size for a college student?

I have a 15" and 17". The 17" is too big to carry but the display is good. I can even see most of the BIG pictures some people post.

The 15" is a decent size, seems like I can view most things.

What about smaller size laptops? I've never had experience with them. Do you start to sacrifice display?

**KEH1997** · 07-29-2010, 02:08 PM

I have a 16 or 17 inch and it's not too big. If by "smaller laptops" you're talking about netbooks, I wouldn't recommend it. They're built for simple use. Speaking from experience, they're not worth having as a main computer.

Xerxes · 07-29-2010, 02:11 PM

go with 15

sonoran_Tj · 07-29-2010, 02:12 PM

I have a 13.4" Dell. Its not a netbook; it has typical processing power for a laptop. It weighs significantly less than a 15" screen, but I have noticed that my screen does not show quite as much vertically as I'd like it to.

**ZJones** · 07-29-2010, 02:14 PM

I have a 13" Macbook and a 24" external display for when I'm at home. Works great for me.

Wrangler_91 · 07-29-2010, 02:18 PM

14.1" acer that works great for me. I also dual screen it at home with a 19" moniter. I also have a 32" that I use for my desktop.

**JJAMISON_** · 07-29-2010, 02:19 PM

my wife has had a 15" Laptop for a while. she said anything too small is almost useless. She is a grad student and uses it 24/7.

**HaViiK01WJ** · 07-29-2010, 02:23 PM

On my 17" right now. Good for everything but carrying around and finding bags for it.

**JJAMISON_** · 07-29-2010, 02:23 PM

check out North face.

WhtJeep · 07-29-2010, 02:30 PM

I have a 15" laptop and 22" external for when Im writing papers. Info on one side, paper on the other.

**HaViiK01WJ** · 07-29-2010, 02:31 PM

Ive got an oakley bag for it. it doesnt feet in the side pocket but it works in the big compartment. I took my laptop in the store to see if it worked haha

**bumzo1** · 07-29-2010, 02:47 PM

I'd say get a 13" for portability and an external monitor for when you're at home. If you don't want to deal with an external then just get a 15".

**cajunfireman** · 07-29-2010, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaViiK01WJ

On my 17" right now. Good for everything but carrying around and finding bags for it.

I have a 17" and I bought my bag from Blackhawk. A little pricey but it's very tough and it's guaranteed for life.

But if I had to do everything over again, I would not buy the 17" again. It's great for watching movies and stuff at home, but I think it's too big for carrying around as a laptop. For me anyway.

NightFox · 07-29-2010, 02:55 PM

15.6" its just big enough to type a long paper on plus it has a number keypad. It will also help with heat issues that smaller laptops have. They are also still portable enough to take to class. When you start getting smaller they start compressing the keyboard more and more. It can make typing papers less desirable. Bigger laptops usually have better video cards for the price, and cool better.

**TedderX_** · 07-29-2010, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJAMISON_

my wife has had a 15" Laptop for a while. she said anything too small is almost useless. She is a grad student and uses it 24/7.

That's what I kind of figured. I could even deal with a smaller keyboard, but the view on the screen kinda concerned me.