Do you think that laptops are useful in college?

jd159

I mean, do you really end up taking notes or something on it?

I want to go into pharmacy...so idk what will be required..

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Overrated is EXACTLY the word I would use. Yes, a computer is necessary, but you can get a much better machine that's a desktop - for much less money - and not have to lug it everywhere you go. Laptops in class aren't always welcome, as too many students just use them for IMs and surfing the net which takes away from lectures instead of enhancing them.

Good bag for a commuter student (male)?

awkwardzom

What's a good messenger bag for a male commuting college student?

My old bag got torn and I need a new one. I've been looking at the Timbuk2 Small Messenger, but I'm not sure that it will be able to carry all my stuff. The bag I buy needs to at least hold:

- a netbook/mini laptop 10"
- a college level book or two
- a spiral notebook
- pens, calculator, etc.

Know any good bags for me?

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Manhattan Portage:

http://www.manhattanportage.com/catalog/Shoulder-Bags/Cornell-Messenger/117


I used this bag when I was attending college/pharmacy school and it held up so well. I still have it and still looks good as new! It also is weather proof...hard to tear (the nylon is TOUGH). Also, the bags are made in the USA. I try to support American manufacturing!

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What brand laptop should I get for university?

Stark

I am going to be doing chemistry/pre-pharmacy.

I will need it for powerpoints, word documents, saving pictures, streaming videos from netflix + youtube.

I will be using instant messenger and e-mailing.

It needs to have a cd/dvd drive.

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New 15.6" Fast Dell Inspiron 1545 Laptop is for college student. It has specs more than your need. http://www.laptopsandparts4less.com/products/New_15_6_Fast_Dell_Inspiron_1545_Laptop_Notebook_500GB_XP_Prof_intel_Processor_2_0Ghz_4Gb_Memory_Built_in_Wireless_1_Year_DELL_Warranty_Karaoke_Special-29347-10.html

Suggestions for a college laptop?

Lauren

I'm going to a large university in the fall, and I'm looking to buy a new laptop.
-I have never owned one before and I've also never used a Mac before. I'd be open to the possibility though, after all I have the whole summer to learn how to use one.
-I'm not a gamer.
-I'm a pharmacy major so I'll mostly be using this laptop for research, taking notes, papers, and social networking.
-I'd really prefer for this laptop to have a nice webcam; I'd be using it a lot.
-My budget is definitely in the $500-$1000 range. I can't imagine spending more than $1000 unless I'd find student discounts, which I know Apple has an $100 discount, I'll have to check other companies and my school's policy.
-I'm not a big computer person (which is why I need opinions), but I do know how to fix things as much as the average teenager who has grown up around computers does. I definitely won't be doing much tweaking to this laptop though.
-Weight of it isn't that much of an issue, but the campus is one of the largest, so I'd probably prefer on the lighter side.
I'm asking everyone because I'd like to know real people's opinions, not just top ten lists that websites and companies put out, even if they have merit. Thank you!
I almost forgot to mention that I won't be buying this laptop online. My area is limited to stores like Wal-Mart and Best Buy, etc.

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for what you need it for, you dont need that powerful a notebook, any laptop can run office, run a webcam(whether its built in or external), download music, use facebook, and you would be hard pressed to find a new laptop without high definition graphics now. so you want a laptop that runs cool(the more energy a laptop uses the hotter it gets, the more wear and tear on your laptop and there fore it has a shorter life), has decent graphics and a longer battery life. other may advise you to get more powerful laptops but then you you buy what you dont need and run into shorter battery life, heavier to carry around campus, and other issues. i found one on walmart that you can have sent to your store free. this laptop offers you these advantages in exchange for a less powerful processor. it comes with a good webcam, a 15.6 inch screen( the average screen in a laptop), a dvd writer in case you need it, 3 gb of RAM, and lightweight. RAM is like your conscious, the more you have the more programs you can run at once. since you are not a power user, 3 gb is plenty. here is the link
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Acer-15.6-Aspire-AS5253-BZ873-Laptop-PC-with-AMD-Processor-Windows-7-Home-Premium-with-Carrying-Case-and-USB-Flash-Drive/16537023

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Any tips or advise on living in Madrid?

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fresita

Hi, Everyone! I'm a college student leaving at the end of the month to Madrid. I'm be studying abroad for a month and half, then exploring the rest of Spain for two weeks. I'm hoping someone will help me out. Any tips, advise or information about Madrid? This will be my first time in Europe and I'm not sure what to expect.

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I studied in Madrid for 6 months in 1996. You will love it. I also spent 2 weeks traveling around Spain. First, buy a book about traveling in Spain and Madrid. There is PLENTY to do. I am not sure what you are into, and your level of speaking spanish, but there are plenty of clubs and more than plenty of small bars. Once in Madrid buy a map of the city, they are everywhere. They have an excellent subway and bus system and the city is very safe. I walked most everywhere I went. Also very bike friendly or rollerblade if you prefer. Plenty of soccer to see if you like arena sports. Real Madrid is the favorite and even if you don't like sports, check out a game. anyway. I lived near the stadium.

Things to bring - I wore typical american college type clothes, but I recommend bringing more formal clothes like khakis and dress shirts. People in Spain are conservative and dressy. Typical Europe dress. Unless you are working out (fitness) men where shoes not sneakers, pants and shirts (even in the Summer). I didn't care personally, but if you want to fit in, thats what you wear. If you have some money to spend when you get there, I would just bring clothes and travel accessories. 2 months isnt really that long. Madrid has all of the typical things we have here. Bring a converter for all of your electronics, as they use different plugs. I brought a voltage converter cause I had a laptop with me. (get off ebay).

Other tips - pharmacies all have a green plus + sign in neon on them.

buy phone cards at tabacco shops.

Use your ATM cards for best money exchange.

Go see as many places as possible - ask people where to go. Traveling by car is expensive in Spain. The tolls there are crazy (or were) so take a train or bus. I am sure gas is more there than it is here. There may be some major concerts while you are there. Take advantage of them and go. I saw Pearl Jam in San Sabastion and Def Leppard in Madrid. Most of all just have fun

What is the best convertible tablet PC for a college student? Hp EliteBook, Fujitsu T902, or something else?

Dylan

I am in pharmacy school and I need a laptop that can convert and be a tablet as well. One must have is a digitizer pen. Many of my classes involve drawing chemical structures and such, and the pen is crucial. My school offers the HP EliteBook 2760p and it seems to work extremely well for most of the students. However, this option is extremely expensive. I have done some research into the Fujitsu T902 which seems to be similar to the EliteBook. I am looking for something more similar in size to the T902. Any suggestions? Opinions on what the better choice for me would be? Has to be similar to these two models. If you suggest another product, please provide a link to the product description. Thank you.

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Regardless of price, I would get the Fujitsu. Seems like a good convertible and has a much better design. Specs wise, they are pretty much the same so you would be paying more for the HP without really getting anything for it.

Hope this helps!

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