Hy flyer wrote: My computer is crap it crashed again and now I have to restore it again. Any recommendations for a new laptop?
It depends what you need a computer for.
I have a Macbook, and I use it primarily for my musical applications, like running a MIDI through my piano for recording. I also use the Mac for Logic, a music creation software. I think Mac is mostly for artistic application, such as photo, music, digital art, etc.
If you need a computer for general things like checking email, word processing, etc, I'd reccomend a Netbook. They are low cost, but have little processing power. It's fine for a student needing to do day-to-day computer jobs.
Just do some research before buying. What computer do you have now?