Which laptop is the better choice for school

wayne0

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18,510
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/id/10146269.aspx

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http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/msi-msi-15-6-intel-core-i-5-430m-laptop-a6200-216ca-select-stores-only-a6200-216ca/10144843.aspx?path=3933074da61668b9a9a6b44845f9fc1den02

i will be doing mostly school work, browsing the internet, and occasionally light gaming. The msi comes with a 32bit OS, is it possible to reinstall it with a 64 bit OS? I am leaning towards the MSI, but i am not very familiar with this brand. Is MSI a reliable laptop brand compared to HP? Has anyone dealt with any problems with MSI or HP?
 
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I agree. I'd shoot for the MSI, as I think you'll be happier with the performance over an i3 for everyday use and light gaming. Plus, MSI is a more reliable brand than HP, at least in my opinion. In regard to installing a 64 bit OS, it shouldn't be a problem, especially if you want to take advantage of the full 4GB of RAM that comes with it.
I agree. I'd shoot for the MSI, as I think you'll be happier with the performance over an i3 for everyday use and light gaming. Plus, MSI is a more reliable brand than HP, at least in my opinion. In regard to installing a 64 bit OS, it shouldn't be a problem, especially if you want to take advantage of the full 4GB of RAM that comes with it.
 
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