<p>Hi so I probably going to get a new computer as birthday/graduation draws near and I was wondering if it mattered what kind of computer I get? Ideally, I wanted a high quality gaming computer as the only things I use a computer for is work and games but other people tell me to get a Macbook.</p>
<p>Personally, I would get a macbook if it meant no video games.</p>
<p>When I get to campus I plan on surrounding myself with the least amount of distractions possible… in my case that means no xbox or TV in my living space.</p>
<p>There’s plenty of time to play video games if that’s what you’re into. Gaming laptops are typically larger but if you want to also use it for class work then you will want to find a smaller one, probably 15" screen. While in terms of performance you could definitely find cheaper laptops, I would stick to the name brands this time. They typically have better frames, quieter fans, and longer lasting batteries which also helps with class work. Macbooks would work or you can get a PC it doesn’t really matter.</p>
<p>You can get a Macbook and then dual boot into Windows. My friend has a gaming laptop and it is GIGANTIC and she never, ever brings it anywhere because it’s a pain to carry around. I use a Mac and played WoW for a year on it, including raiding, and I was fine. For what it’s worth, the computer store on campus is almost all Mac, and there are TONS of Apple Stores in NYC. It’ll be easier to get immediate (or almost immediate) customer service on a Mac computer. </p>
<p>Personally, I like my Mac, but I used Toshiba and Sony for years before I got it, and it was fine. Get whatever you want, but consider whether you’re going to bring it to class or not. If you are, I wouldn’t get a full gaming laptop.</p>
<p>Whatever you get, GET INSURANCE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE. If you are carrying it around for class, something will inevitably happen to it, and you’ll be grateful for having insurance.</p>
<p>Is it necessary to carry a laptop around classes? I’m going into CAS if it matters.</p>
<p>It’s not necessary but some people prefer to type their notes. They are really useful for group projects since there are only so many computer labs on campus.</p>
<p>Personally, I would recommend getting an Alienware but you can’t go wrong with a MacBook Pro. I wouldn’t recommend getting the regular MacBook because it’s not powerful for “high-end” gaming.</p>
<p>Missamericanpie plays WoW! Wow. Who would have thought! lol jk</p>
<p>I’ve written three papers about it, NP. Ha.</p>
<p>nuclear pakistani, why did you choose that user name?</p>
<p>FYI I’m pakistani too.</p>
<p>missamericanpie, not all gaming laptops have to be huge. </p>
<p>I’m not a fan of Macs personally, but that’s just me. You can often get better hardware on a Windows laptop at a lower price. </p>
<p>For college, I think the ASUS UL80VT is amazing: </p>
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<p>You can get as much as 12 hour battery life, so it’ll last you a whole day worth of classes when you need it. Or you can run it a higher performance mode, using the high-end graphics card to play whatever games you want. It’s only around 4lbs, slim, and easy to carry around…</p>