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I am looking into buying a new computer for school. Will be needing it for University courses, it's uses would be reading, writing. I will probably use it for some downloading, and movies etc.  
 
This is going to have to last me for the four years, so I am wanting to get something high quality.  
 
I need to know what is best for my needs.  
 
Part of why I was thinking the tablet, is beacause I can actaully "write" with it, as I prefer pen to paper writing rather than a key board.  
 
Any suggestions?