<p>I am entering college in a couple months, originally intended as a Chemistry major (just because it was my favorite classes [honors chem and then AP]) But then I heard about Chemical Engineering and thought to try it out. So I have it selected as my major now. All that would really change is that I would take an additional class called Intro to Chemical Engineering. Should I go through with this idea just to try it out? I really dont know what ChemE could lead to and think that by taking this class it would help a lot.</p>
<p>But then this also brings me to laptops. I dont know what my university would have us be using in terms of programs for a major in ChemE but I was thinking of getting a Macbook Pro because it can still run Windows on it. Is there ANY reason this would NOT be a good idea?</p>
<p>Its pretty easy to switch from a ChemE to Chemistry and vise versa for the first two years as the class requirements are very similar. But to be a 100% honest with you the Chemical Engineering is a bit of a misnomer, the actual chemistry content is fairly limited to the Chemistry classes you are required to take (General, Organic, and Physical). ChemE is more closely related to Mechanical Engineering with a heavy concentration towards Thermodynamics. </p>
<p>As far as laptops I would advise you not to get a Macbook Pro as you will likely pay more than if you shopped around, but if you insist then there probably shouldn’t be any problem.</p>
<p>Many ChemEs think about get a dual degree in Chemistry because the curriculum is pretty darn similar as far as the Chemistry classes required. So I am not sure where you get the idea that the chemistry is fairly limited. I took the Inorganic series as an elective, found it fun and pretty easy, and was then only a few labs from a BS in Chemistry. However, I would agree that there is a good amount of mechanical engineering, as far as fluid mechanics and heat transfer is concerned, and it is more heavily related to thermo than to other chem courses.</p>
<p>The Mac would be fine, but I agree you will pay to much and could probably be happy with a Dell or some PC clone.</p>
<p>As far as the laptop goes: HP is getting rid of their dv6t and dv7t laptops, because they are getting ready to put out new ones, which will have the same “insides,” just a different appearance. They are offering some pretty insane deals. Here’s one:</p>
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<p>If you have the money to blow for a Mac, you would be better off taking that same money and putting it into a computer that has a LOT more power under the hood. Macs are good for two types of people:</p>
<p>1) People who want a simple computer and are willing to trade flexibility and power for stability.</p>
<p>2) People who do a lot of media editing (In that case, an Apple computer is a MUST).</p>
<p>Otherwise, you’re way better off customizing your own stuff with Dell of HP.</p>
<p>And a good Dell deal: <a href=“http://dealnews.com/Dell-XPS-Core-i7-Quad-2-GHz-16-1080-p-Blu-ray-Laptop-for-1-000-free-shipping/464433.html[/url]”>http://dealnews.com/Dell-XPS-Core-i7-Quad-2-GHz-16-1080-p-Blu-ray-Laptop-for-1-000-free-shipping/464433.html</a></p>
<p>You might need to run linux as well in college. If you don’t want to run OS than getting a mac pro would be a waste of money as you are paying an extra 900 just to have a metallic finish. If you want to run OS than its still wasting a lot of money, but you’re getting more than just the finish. Just buy a nice hp or dell. Will do fine, and will save you a LOT of money.</p>