I was in the process of searching for a new laptop and was wondering if anybody knew what would be best to get. I'm not really picky just something that will work as a college computer. If anybody has any suggestions that would be great.

You just have to choose due to your needs and $$$. Don't get a older one, they don't upgrade easy, get it the way you want it.

I setup a Dell for a friend and it is very nice. Good hardware and not a horrible price.

Toshiba has a P4 Multithread model with 512 ddr and dvd-cdrw combo for 1400 through CDW

my brother got 2 for his business and my other brother got one for his online schooling

make sure you get one that already has a wifi card. otherwise youll have to go buy one of those bad boys as well.

get one that has it built in... AMD or Intel machines both have integrated 802.11g

Go to a local computer store or maintenance facility. They should have some refurbished machines there for less than $1000 - decent specs too plus you'll get a 'house warranty.' No need to spend tons of money on a machine just for college. Especially after one of the pricks in the dorm swipes it.