<p>Buying a computer prior to getting your universities specs is risky. There are some schools that will not offer technical support to students whose computers do not meet required specs. This is beside the obvious concern that you could have compatibility issues, etc.</p>
<p>I don’t get it. it seem like you’re saying that I can’t simply buy a laptop, and I need to get the specs first. what is the “specs”</p>
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<p>It’s not that hard to learn what it is. Ever heard of Google? In fact, it’s easier than going on Google. Just go on any electronics retailer’s website.</p>
<p>Just buy a PC.</p>
<p>God, these kids.</p>
<p>Specs = specifics or specifications </p>
<p>The e’school will tell you the minimum standards your computer has to meet for their program. Generally they will tell you minimum size hard drive, ram, processor, etc. As I said, I know of one that requires tablets. If you show up without one and can’t do the assignments designed for a tablet you will fail those assignments. In general this is to avoid having students that can’t complete an assignment because their computer is too lightweight for the task because they took advantage of that $599 Black Friday sale. That computer might be fine for an English major who needs web browsing, email, and a word processor, but try to run programs that are ram hogs like inventor and you’re going to have trouble with something that’s little more then a netbook.</p>
<p>@ijam: I prefer to learn better from someone else. I guessed right just wanted to make sure. </p>
<p>@blue: Thx. I think I can simply avoid this by buying the best laptop with the most GB and stuffs.
The 1TG laptop look interesting.
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<p>At the very least check the specs for the schools you’ve applied to, making sure your computer meets minimum requirements for all. They may stay they same or increase depending on what technology is put out this year, but it’s at least a baseline.</p>
<p>Best of luck.</p>
<p>So yea, I’m getting a PC with windows 8. Hopefully a good one at that.</p>
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<p>Update:
I’m still not sold on anything. Recently in the last few weeks people are pointing to the Mac. So I had reach a dilemma once again. Here’s what I thought about:</p>
<p>-The Mac is faster. And it offer more protection from viruses and the like. If I get a PC and I get a severe virus my information may be compromised. Also Mac CAN run some programs available for the PC. Aside from the price ($2000 is outrageous btw), that laptop would be ideal. </p>
<p>However though these posts tend to push toward PC more. And I’m not seeing any Mac people.</p>
<p>I think 2000 is exaggerating by a little… lot.</p>
<p>I just set up a laptop with Windows 8 for my dad. It is a crap operating system for a regular laptop. I am looking for a new computer for myself, and will either buy one still in stock with Windows 7, or else get a Mac. Windows 8 is just awful. Mac is expensive… I am hesitant because I don’t really want to learn all new navigation, have been a PC user forever. But I know it has better security (much easier to protect, less likely to have viruses or get hacked). My kids have Macs and love them.</p>
<p>@CSI: This is best buy for Macbook Pro Retina: Aka $2000. The cheaper one is around $1700. Also this is just for the Retina. Everything else is under 2000.</p>
<p>[Apple</a> MacBook Pro & MacBook Air 2012 Laptops | Free Shipping - Best Buy](<a href=“http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Laptop-Computers/MacBooks/pcmcat247400050001.c?id=pcmcat247400050001&searchresults=1&searchterm=macbook+pro+retina]Apple”>http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Laptop-Computers/MacBooks/pcmcat247400050001.c?id=pcmcat247400050001&searchresults=1&searchterm=macbook+pro+retina)</p>
<p>Edit: Not sure if the link will remain. In which case: go to best buy site and search Macbook pro retina and you’ll see what I mean.</p>
<p>But why would you even look at the Retina Display? It’s like saying, “I want to buy a car, but the Bugatti Veyron is $1.5 million.”</p>
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Macs are not faster. They use the same parts as other computers on the market. In fact, Apple shys from using the highest end hardware available (for laptops, this would be the Core i7 3940XM and Geforce GTX 680M), so there are certainly Windows laptops that are faster than any Macbook available.
They actually have LESS protection from viruses. However, due to their relatively low marketshare, people don’t bother to write viruses for them. Viruses should not be a problem with antivirus software and sensible internet usage (for example, don’t click on links from spam emails).</p>
<p>Lol this guy said he got one and he going to the same school as I am and my “companies” were listening. Also the Retina Display does look much better. But the price just isn’t right. But if my grandpa is really willing to spend $2000 he’ll get it lmao.
Beside it’s newer and I’m finding loads of people saying Windows 8 is bad.</p>
<p>Ha, ha… just have my grandpa spend extra on me for something I don’t actually need. Grow up. Get a Mac, but don’t ask for the Retina, you have no need for it.</p>
<p>If you’re thinking a regular Macbook has such a hideous display that you must get the Retina one, you’re thinking about it all wrong.</p>
<p>@aldfig0: Thanks you for you post. Now I’m neutral again. 
-So viruses are trying less to attack the Mac. In other words, there is a false sense of security for Mac users.</p>
<p>@intparent: I’m not asking him to spend any large sum of money. And I’m still not seeing why I shouldn’t get a Retina or get a new laptop running Windows 8.</p>
<p>It’s not really a false sense of security because you do get less viruses. </p>
<p>Though I guess I’m not the person who clicks every link to free money I see…</p>
<p>No I’m saying like what if someone were smart enough to make a successful virus for the Mac. The Mac would then be compromised because it have less protection. </p>
<p>But anyways. Forget the Retina if you’re so sensitive about it. What should I get a Mac or PC?</p>
<p>If you want reliability and a laptop that won’t require a lot of maintenance get a Mac. Not a lot of companies that build windows machines have the same level of reliable hardware and customer service. </p>
<p>I am a well versed computer user that has experience with both kinds of machines. If you don’t like screwing around when it comes to computers, get a Mac.</p>