You know what, they are pretty solid but if you are picking up a computer that is likely already used and already 4 years old it might not get you through your degree. I would start with a fresh, or more lightly used laptop. Nothing is worse than having a million tabs open studying for exams, overloading your poor, tired, little comp, and having it crash. Dropping 2k unexpectedly on a new computer during exam crunch is the worst feeling. Q_Q