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In college do students take laptops to classes to help take notes and what not.. or do they just do the old school notebook?
Dunno if this matters, but i'm going in for a math major.
the main reason i was wondering is because i have a 2 year old desktop computer, and I assumed that would serve the purpose instead of buying a new laptop... but if most students used the laptops during class time, I was going to purchase a laptop..
Answer
Not many students carry their laptops to classes on my campus for liability reasons. If it gets lost, stolen, or damaged, you are kind of screwed. However, it is all about personal preference, if you feel comfortable enough to carry one around campus. I take my laptop to class because not only is it much easier and convenient to type notes rather than writing them, but it also saves me from dying of boredom in my night class (wireless internet is a wonderful thing).
Keep in mind, that taking a laptop to class may be helpful in your general education classes, but once you get into your major-specific classes it might not be as useful.
Your desktop will serve the purpose if you don't feel like shoveling out the money for a laptop, but it is up to you.
Not many students carry their laptops to classes on my campus for liability reasons. If it gets lost, stolen, or damaged, you are kind of screwed. However, it is all about personal preference, if you feel comfortable enough to carry one around campus. I take my laptop to class because not only is it much easier and convenient to type notes rather than writing them, but it also saves me from dying of boredom in my night class (wireless internet is a wonderful thing).
Keep in mind, that taking a laptop to class may be helpful in your general education classes, but once you get into your major-specific classes it might not be as useful.
Your desktop will serve the purpose if you don't feel like shoveling out the money for a laptop, but it is up to you.
What is the best laptop to buy for a college student?
MVP
I am looking for a good solid, fast computer that will be durable and last for about 4-5 years
Answer
Depending on what your needs are for the student. Most laptops are made to be replaced after 2-3 years no matter the make, model, or manufacturer.
If the student is an artistic or in the liberal arts, I would reluctantly comply with others and say a Mac Book Pro would be better. A Mac Book Air (thin) is really unreliable an they fall apart fairly quickly, but overall Macs are EXTREMELY expensive but somewhat reliable. Those in the liberal arts are more apt for it.
If the student is a logical type. Math, Science, or Technology related, I suggest a PC. Look at Dell (XPS, Alienware), Toshiba (Qosimo, Satelite [high-end]), Acer (high-end), or Asus (High-End). A PC with a good antivirus (free: Avira Antivirus) and anti-spyware (Malwarebytes) would go a long way with keeping a computer free from harm.
A mac would go for about $900-$2000. Around $1300 for a decently sized-configured model. Usually a 15-inch MacBook Pro with 500GB HD and 4GB-6GB of RAM, i5 Intel CPU.
A PC would go for about $700-$1600. A FULLY-LOADED PC would be at $1400. That's a top of the line, and long-lasting PC. 15 or 17-inch screen, 1TB (1000GB) Hard Drive, i7 Intel Processor, and 6GB-8GB RAM.
For the $, Dollar for dollar a PC is the better way to go.
Depending on what your needs are for the student. Most laptops are made to be replaced after 2-3 years no matter the make, model, or manufacturer.
If the student is an artistic or in the liberal arts, I would reluctantly comply with others and say a Mac Book Pro would be better. A Mac Book Air (thin) is really unreliable an they fall apart fairly quickly, but overall Macs are EXTREMELY expensive but somewhat reliable. Those in the liberal arts are more apt for it.
If the student is a logical type. Math, Science, or Technology related, I suggest a PC. Look at Dell (XPS, Alienware), Toshiba (Qosimo, Satelite [high-end]), Acer (high-end), or Asus (High-End). A PC with a good antivirus (free: Avira Antivirus) and anti-spyware (Malwarebytes) would go a long way with keeping a computer free from harm.
A mac would go for about $900-$2000. Around $1300 for a decently sized-configured model. Usually a 15-inch MacBook Pro with 500GB HD and 4GB-6GB of RAM, i5 Intel CPU.
A PC would go for about $700-$1600. A FULLY-LOADED PC would be at $1400. That's a top of the line, and long-lasting PC. 15 or 17-inch screen, 1TB (1000GB) Hard Drive, i7 Intel Processor, and 6GB-8GB RAM.
For the $, Dollar for dollar a PC is the better way to go.
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