Is Alienware a good laptop for college?

KyleTwentyEleven
Mon, 13 Jun 2011 03:51:56 +0000

I have 2 friends that just bought Alienware’s last year (pre-college) and really regret it. Those computers are like pounds and come packed with all the top hardware that you will NEVER take advantage of in college (if you’re planning to have a life outside of gaming). Why not just buy a less expensive, more portable, laptop with 1 or 2 levels lower grade hardware that can still run whatever games you’re planning to play on low settings? I would look into standard sized/lightweight laptops. 15" should be the max size, 13" is recommended. I can promise you’ll regret buying an alienware, that will be heavier than your textbooks.