{"id":24371,"date":"2018-06-07T13:13:58","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T17:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/?p=24371"},"modified":"2021-05-21T11:13:12","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T15:13:12","slug":"best-laptops-electronics-college-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/best-laptops-electronics-college-students\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Buy the Best Laptops and Electronics for College Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

In today\u2019s increasingly digital age, buying the right laptop and electronics for college is a top priority. Between researching and writing papers, keeping up with social media, binge-watching Netflix, and working on creative side projects, technology holds the key to our success (and sanity) throughout those four years. <\/span><\/p>\n

But shopping for the right tech can sometimes be overwhelming. Rows upon rows of macs, HPs, tablets and smartphones can make you feel like you\u2019re drowning in a web of wires. And I haven\u2019t even mentioned the outrageous prices yet. <\/span><\/p>\n

But there\u2019s no need to fret — I\u2019m here to share what I learned when I was shopping for a laptop and other electronics before my freshman year. <\/span><\/p>\n

Check out this complete guide to buying laptops\/electronics, and you\u2019ll get helpful tips to find the best fit. <\/span><\/p>\n

Laptops<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n

1: Look for Deals <\/b><\/h2>\n

As mentioned before, laptops can be quite pricey. Luckily, there are a ton of student deals and offers to help you save money. Companies like Best Buy, Apple, HP, Amazon, Dell, Microsoft (and many more) offer student discounts that could help you save upwards of hundreds of dollars. <\/span><\/p>\n

All you have to do is a bit of research. It can be the difference between saving a few hundred on a <\/span>Macbook<\/span><\/a>, or getting a great deal on <\/span>2-in-1 laptops<\/span><\/a> at Best Buy. Oh, and did I mention that <\/span>HP<\/span><\/a> does half-off sometimes? I\u2019m serious. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you really want to get the best bang for your buck, don\u2019t just walk into any tech store one day and buy the first laptop you see. Take advantage of these opportunities — after all, utilizing student discounts is one of the great privileges of being in school. <\/span><\/p>\n

2: Choose an Operating System (and Brand)<\/b><\/h2>\n

Mac, Windows, or Chrome OS? When it comes to buying a laptop, there are a lot of options for operating systems (OS). If you\u2019re not familiar with any one (or all) of these, it can be quite tricky to decide which will fulfill your tech needs best. Trust me, I\u2019ve been there. I wasn\u2019t very tech-savvy when I went laptop shopping for the first time, and I ended up spending hours with the Geek Squad asking question after question about OS. If you want to avoid that embarrassment, here\u2019s a general run-down to get you started.<\/span><\/p>\n