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Back to School - Desktop, Notebook, Netbook or Tablet?

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Lab Rats

Monday August 9, 2010

Andy and Sean look ahead to the start of the school season and talk about what kind of computer you may want to get for the school year, if you're in the market for something new.

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For $500 you can get a desktop with a 20+-inch flatscreen monitor.

For more on the components inside a desktop computer, check out our 5-part series: labratsonline.com/desktop.

On some models of iMac, changing the hard drive is a real chore, though!

Also, a lot of them have built-in webcam for Skyping with your loved ones!

Acer Aspire 5740: $599 US and up.

Macbook/Macbook Pro: $999 US and up.

Also, if you use a notebook as your main machine, typing can be very non-ergonomic!

Dell Inspiron Mini 10: $299 US and up.

Apple iPad: $499 US and up.

Apple Wireless Keyboard: $69 US.

Griffin A-Frame: $49 US.

Apple iPhone 4: price depends on carrier and plan chosen.

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