<p>hey!
what kind of computer are you guys getting?
Desktop or Laptop? Which brand? :confused:</p>
<p>Laptop, haven't decided what brand yet</p>
<p>laptop. okay, here's the proverbial question: Mac or PC?</p>
<p>laptop, and I'm questioning on the Mac or PC bit as well. Macs are appealing because they look cool and don't seem to suffer from viruses as often (and I just want a computer that does what I want it to and doesn't, y'know, sporadically break on me), but I've heard that engineering / computers majors shouldn't get Macs because of specialized programs, and I don't know if that warning extends to physics or not. Plus, there's more tech support available for PCs, more people know how to use 'em (including...me), etc.</p>
<p>So I'm torn. Any other thoughts?</p>
<p>Well, i'd definitely recommend a laptop. The portability of a laptop is essential in college, especially now that more places are providing wireless internet access. As for a brand, I'm probably getting a Dell. They perform well, but they're a little pricey. Macs are more reliable, but I've always used PC's, and I don't really feel like switching platforms now.</p>
<p>I'm going to go laptop. ForeverZero, I've heard that while Dell desktops are good their laptops aren't. But I dn't really know. </p>
<p>I use a PC right now but I think I'm going to switch--the laptop is the one thing I'm splurging on for college and I'd like a powerhouse machine. :)</p>
<p>A sony vaio s260 laptop (yes, it was a gift; i'd personally never pay for an overpriced sony, even though they perform magnificantly)</p>
<p>I'm considering just taking this desktop computer with me (self-built with uncle's help). Oh, and PCs can be just as reliable as Macs, IF you know how to handle them. I've had this computer for 3 years now and never once had the whole system crash (individual programs have frozen, but that's no big deal).</p>
<p>I read somewhere that Macs are more convenient for linguists for some reason - will someone explain? ForeverZero, switching is pretty easy, I've read. One customer on Amazon wrote that it only took ten minutes for him to adapt.</p>
<p>yea..I was leaning towards laptops as well, but now that I'm actually looking into the actual specs and prices, I'm having second thoughts.</p>
<p>I'm not sure how much I'm willing to pay for portability. Laptops seem to be soo much more expensive!</p>
<p>And remember, it will be extremely difficult to upgrade a laptop. Of course, if you're someone who will just used the computer to word-process, check email, and surf the web, then go with a budget laptop. (Despite all of the buzz about 3+ GHz processors, 800MHz IMO is more than enough for mundane tasks, so you can go with the lower-end processors.) You won't need an upgrade to run Microsoft Word.</p>
<p>does anyone think those notebook pad laptops (the ones you can flip the screen and write on) are worth the extra dough?</p>
<p>im taking a Dell Inspiron 600m</p>
<p>Actually, I changed my mind. I found a Toshiba that's much better, and far cheaper. :)</p>
<p>yeah, im gettin a tablet pc, but i don't know if i'll buy new, refurb, or eBay cuz u can get them for under $1000 on ebay; they seem much better than the traditional laptop esp. w/ gobinder/onenote & stuff</p>
<p>i'm getting the 12 inch powerbook, which i'm really excited about at the stanford bookstore i think! i've always used PCs until now, but am not too worried about the switch</p>
<p>coqui, I've heard that tablet pc technology hasn't really come into its own yet with text recognition and battery problems existing amongst all brands.</p>
<p>i already got myself a 12" powerbook, regretting that I didn't get the 15" one!</p>
<p>yes, Statics, i was thinking about the 15-in. powerbook.</p>
<p>did you get a Stanford discount?</p>
<p>i didn't buy it from stanford.</p>