What is a good computer for an engineering student?

Melissa

I am going to be studying aerospace engineering and I am looking for a good laptop to bring with me to college.

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Any computer is good for engineering as long as it has a Windows operating system on it. I would steer clear of Macs because many important engineering computer programs can only run on windows. I've found that Dells and HPs are good computers that are not too expensive ($600-$800). One thing to look at is getting a good video card because some simulation programs have larger requirments.

Laptop or Desktop?

Guile M.

So I think that I'm in the market for a new computer and I don't know if I should get a laptop or desktop.

I'm an aerospace engineering student at a large university and I will require enough processing power to run 3D modeling software and various simulation software. I currently have a laptop and have had some trouble with that. I don't move my computer too much but I do take it places such as class or lab.

I'll want something that isn't outdated in a year or two as well. Finally, I don't want to spend an arm and leg on the thing.

I'm not the most tech savvy guy so I'll trust the community. Which should I get?

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Since you already have an laptop i suggest that you just go with a high powered desktop to use while your at home and since you have a laptop you could take that to other places and just put it on you desktop later. Also if you want there are some online places where you could connect to your desktop at home that that could be useful too.

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Best Laptop For A College Student?

Joe C

Next year im heading off to college. Im going into aerospace engineering and i want to what laptop (under $600) i should buy.

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I am a laptop expert for almost 20 years,i have technicians and we all are of the view that the best laptop for you is ASUS UL30A-X5K Thin and Light 13.3-Inch Laptop with Kindle for PC (Black)
Read this customer review,it will help
http://www.amazon.com/review/R3HDO2KWC7TJNC/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B003JZC42A&nodeID=&linkCode=&tag=tawkisd-20

I found it here for a great price:
http://www.amazon.com/UL30A-X5K-Light-13-3-Inch-Laptop-Kindle/dp/B003JZC42A/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1286559560&sr=1-2=&tag=tawkisd-20

Here are its specifications

1.3GHz Intel SU7300 Core 2 Duo Processor; Kindle for PC pre-loaded
4GB of DDR3 RAM, 2 slots, 4GB Max
500GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM); No optical drive
13.3" HD LED Display, Intel GMA 4500MHD, Wi-Fi 802.11 bgn, 0.3M Webcam
Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System (64 bit); up to 12 hours of battery life

What is a good computer for an engineering student?

Melissa

I am going to be studying aerospace engineering and I am looking for a good laptop to bring with me to college.

Answer
Any computer is good for engineering as long as it has a Windows operating system on it. I would steer clear of Macs because many important engineering computer programs can only run on windows. I've found that Dells and HPs are good computers that are not too expensive ($600-$800). One thing to look at is getting a good video card because some simulation programs have larger requirments.

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What's a good laptop for a Georgia Tech student?

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Ponthus Py

I'll be going to Georgia Tech in the fall to major in aerospace engineering and I'm looking for a laptop in the price range of up to about $800-$850, and I'm wondering what is a good, reliable, preferably light laptop. I leaning towards either the Sony Vaio, Samsung Series 7, or the Samsung Series 5. I don't plan on doing any gaming on the laptop.

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I would recommend you to buy a laptop once you come to Tech. As you would get a student discount of about 100-150$ . That might increase your budget and help you get a better one.

One recommendation - try to buy a 13" or 15" one as the 17" laptop is difficult to carry around in the classes. You can buy a Macbook pro as well, otherwise anything would do just well.

http://www.sco.gatech.edu/req_hw.shtml

Which is the cheapest place for accomodation in the states of NY?

Navigator

Iam an international student interested to study in USA esp in Ny regions. Iam a student of physics. Iam interested to join aeronautical engineering. So can anybody here give me some ideas which university to join. I need to enroll in a cheap university which can also offer scholarship to some or greater extent.

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Some of the aeronautical engineering programs in New York state are at:

Cornell University
Renseselaer Polytechnic
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Syracuse University
Clarkson University

All have scholarship programs for undergraduates, based on need and/or academic merit. But I am not sure that any of them (or any others I can think of) are really "cheap".

Costs (tuition, fees, room & board, misc.)

Cornell: $48,200 per year
http://finaid.cornell.edu/Shared/Costs.htm

Rensselaer Polytechnic: $50,102 per year (incl. laptop cost)
http://www.rpi.edu/dept/admissions/aid/costs.html

Buffalo: $21,609 per year (nonresident)
http://admissions.buffalo.edu/costs/ubcosts.php

Syracuse University: $45,280 per year
http://admissions.syr.edu/applying/expenses.cfm

Polytechnic: $20,746 per year (board not included)
http://www.poly.edu/studentaccounts/tuition/2007-2008/index.php

Clarkson University: $39,290 per year
http://www.clarkson.edu/getting_into_clarkson/aid/faq.html

Based on this admittedly limited survey, it looks like the University at Buffalo, State University of New York might be your best choice, strictly from the vantage point of getting into a good aerospace engineering program with relatively low cost.

But consider this: if you are academically strong, then even the most expensive university on the list could give you a scholarship enabling you to attend for four years and pay nothing. You would not know if that is possible until you apply for admission and financial aid.

So the real question to ask, perhaps, is not which college is cheapest, but which one can make this cheapest for you.

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