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By Suzanne Kantra for Techlicious<\/p>\n

When someone asks me what computer they should buy for their child, it\u2019s not a simple answer. Age, activities, whether the child will be carrying the laptop outside the house and budget all factor into my recommendations. There are some basic guidelines, though, that can help you narrow your choices.<\/p>\n

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Middle School<\/h3>\n

Most middle-school-age children don\u2019t need to bring their own laptop to school every day, so you\u2019ll find the best value in a 15-16-inch model. Opt for either an Intel Core i3 or AMD dual-core E Series processor with integrated graphics, both of which are capable of running mainstream programs, like the Microsoft Office suite and photo editing programs. Battery life tends to run between four and six hours and the laptops weigh more than five pounds. So these laptops are certainly portable, but meant to be used at the kitchen table under supervision, not toted to school. Good choices in this category are the HP Pavilion g6x ($449 on hp.com) and the Dell Insiprion 15R ($499 on dell.com).<\/p>\n

High School & College-Article Continued Here:<\/a><\/h3>\n

This post is excerpted with permission from Techlicious.<\/p>\n

PC Pitstop is proud to welcome our friends at Techlicious as guest contributors. Founded by consumer tech guru, Suzanne Kantra, Techlicious is your daily scoop on everything from the best new mobile phones and apps to holiday shopping guides to step-by-step instructions for protecting your privacy on the Internet.<\/i><\/p>\n

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