MacBook Pro in Gatech

Colleges and Universities A-Z Georgia Institute of Technology
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<p>I am planning to buy a macbook pro but I'm not sure where I should buy it. I want to make use of the student discount...is US the only place I should buy it because I live in Indonesia.</p>

<p>I realize that many labs have the software that we need but if we want to work on things whenever we want, isn't it best to have the software in our laptop as well? What software have you guys bought? What educational software does a freshman need? Are they provided by gatech for free? at a lower price? How expensive are they? </p>

<p>That takes me to my next question? I am aware that some programs don't work in mac so I might install windows through boot camp? Do a lot of people do this in gatech? Do you guys know if you can uninstall it after installing it if you decide that you don't want it? Can gatech provide windows cheaper to the students if needed?</p>

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<p>Student</a> Computer Ownership - Georgia Tech</p>

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<p>That site hasn't helped me much...I just want first hand information from macbook pro users....is there a need to use boot camp, how was windows installed...how and what softwares are needed for the first year?? first hand info will be appreciated</p>

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<p>I used to use a Dell...I now use a MBP.</p>

<p>The only program that you might have to purchase is MatLab, which does work on a MBP.</p>

<p>Other than that, the standard Office software (or the NeoOffice, your pick, its really the same thing).</p>

<p>As for free?</p>

<p>There are G5s in the library which has FCP, some Adobe programs, and every computer in the library comes with Office. I'm not sure about them offering Windows at a cheaper price...well actually...if you are in the ECE department, or know someone in that department, you can actually get Windows for free.</p>

<p>You learn to hate Tech, but learn to love it at the same time with all the spoils you get, lol.</p>

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<p>what are G5s and FCP</p>

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<p>G5s are the desktop macs...Mac Pros</p>

<p>FCP = Final Cut Pro, the video editing software that many major movie studios use to 'cut' movies</p>

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<p>thanks PcEhAoCsE so freshman the software listed in the site and matlab, kk</p>

<p>do you know how the student discount works is it feasible anywhere in the world
if it isn't can u buy it, and then gatech refunds a part of it once I come to US.</p>

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<p>if you're EE, CompE, or CS, don't get a mac</p>

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<p>Or...get one.</p>

<p>And dual boot with windows seeing you get Windows for free anyways.</p>

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<p>how about mechE because the program solidworks doesn't work in mac...what do mechE's use for modeling and stuffs... not solidworks?</p>

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<p>If you like the MacBook Pro, get it. As others have noted, it is possible to legally obtain Windows for free. Now that Macs use Intel processors, they can natively run Windows. If you are in a CS class, then you will have access to MSDN Academic Alliance. From there, you can download Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, and Windows Vista Business. You can even download 64-bit Windows XP and Vista.</p>

<p>Thus, you need not worry that a program won't run in OS X. Just reboot into Windows and you're straight.</p>

<p>Full disclosure - I don't use a Mac. I have a ThinkPad.</p>

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<p>that's good so that I can check if i need to boot it after I come...rather than coming with a dual booted laptop...
so is matlab the only software other than the basic ones listed in the computer ownership site that freshman students need in their private computers?</p>

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<p>If you're not an Engineering major, even MatLab is not required.</p>