<p>Does it matter which computer to get if I'm a prospective cs major?</p>
<p>Sorry if this question is kind of stupid.</p>
<p>Not really, just a decent PC will do. Unless you're going into heavy graphics stuff or video stuff, in which case you will need a computer suitable for that. I am considering a CS double major with music, but most CS majors here don't have monster machines.</p>
<p>You can get by fine with a $250 used laptop if you had to. Technically anything with a NIC supported by linux (virtually any computer) that can run something like damn small linux will work fine.</p>
<p>That's assuming you're writing in vi and don't need it compiled any time soon.</p>
<p>I think CS departments are probably the most flexible in terms of supporting all platforms.</p>
<p>In reality, you can do anything with any computer. You just have to know how. :)</p>
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<p>And have enough patience</p>
<p>I would suggest a notebook with an external LCD or a desktop in addition to a notebook unless you plan to do all your coding in labs. Screen real estate is quite useful when coding.</p>
<p>Xps M1530.....</p>
<p>any kind works. cheap $500 laptop to $4000 overmoded, custom built laptop</p>