<p>Cav Computers will cost much more for Windows computers than other sources. There are pros and cons of using them. </p>
<p>Because Macs don’t often get discounted, it may make sense to buy from Cav Computers.</p>
<p>I’ve personally bought several nearly-new refurbished computers from Dell’s business outlet website. There are coupon codes you can get by email or through a google search that offer 25% off already discounted prices. The end result is they are half off retail price. I bought Dell Latitudes with solid state harddrives and extended warranties for both of my kids off that site. The solid state hardrives are supposed to be much more durable because they have fewer moving parts, and the Lattitutes are much more durably constructed than other Dell laptops. They are designed for business travelers, not for home use. </p>
<p>Cav Computers sells MS 2010 Professional Office Suites for $15 and MS Windows 7 Professional OS upgrades for $15 to students, after you get your student ID. I don’t know if this offer will change now that MS is trying to pressure students to rent 2013 Office software instead of buy it. In any case, don’t spend much money on Microsoft software until you can investigate what is available cheaply through the University.</p>
<p>If you have an old laptop, you might want to bring it to college as a backup in case there is a problem while you have a deadline.</p>