The best back-to-school tech package
February 2, 2008Big retailers are working hard to cater to tech-hungry students. Here’s how to put together a perfect package on a budget for your back-to-school student.
By Rob Kelley, CNNMoney.com staff writer
HP Pavilion dv6327cl Laptop
$778, Wal-Mart
HP’s laptop has a powerful processor and big storage at a good value.Start with a 15.4-inch display – now basically a standard in laptops – and a speedy 1.6GHz AMD chip that can handle the most processor-intensive spreadsheet thrown its way.The computer has HP’s QuickPlay software for watching DVDs or TV, or listening to music with a simple interface. It’s a computer designed for academics and entertainment. It also comes with a wireless networking card and Altec Lansing speakers.