Hi everyone, I will be attending UChicago in the fall and am getting a new laptop for my time there. I’m not so tech savvy and was wondering if there any suggestions for the best laptop to have on campus. Do most professors prefer Macs or PCs? I’m going pre-med so I’m not sure how often I’ll need to use my computer in class but any advice or suggestions on the matter are appreciated!
Professors don’t care. I’d say most people use Macs.
I’m a fan of thinkpads. They’re relatively cheap (except for the X1 Carbon which has similar pricing to macbooks), really sturdy, and very reliable.
Most on-line resources are available/compatible with Apple and Windows.
Will professors always let you take notes on a computer during class? I’m an incredibly slow writer by hand and am worried that I won’t be able to keep up with notes. If not, what are my options?
Some will, some won’t. You can email professors individually asking for accommodations, or work out accommodations with SDS (https://disabilities.uchicago.edu/)