<p>I was wondering how often powerpoint/keynote presentations are required in college. I will be buying a laptop soon and this ofcourse factors into my decision. I'm either getting an iBook or Powerbook. THe iBook only supports VGA and S Video whereas the Powerbook includes all this with DVI support. What type of ports are used in the projectors? Are they in DVI? I don't want to pay the Apple premium for a Powerbook if I don't have to. Thanks</p>
<p>well the powerbook is a BETTER computer for reasons other than the DVI port but most projectors are VGA so it doesnt really matter.</p>
<p>Also, I think it would be rare that you are actually doing the presentations (by then, the professors have figured out that student made powerpoints are boring as **** and loaded with useless ****)</p>
<p>Yeah I'd like to get a Powerbook but it's hard to justify the price-for me at least. Maybe I'll change my mind but the lack of updates is really getting to me. </p>
<p>Anyway thanks for the input, I'll be going to a CCC so I thought it might be like highschool where you need to give PPT presentations.</p>
<p>Does your school have a computer lab /technology center that you could use to put together your prestentations? Is your major likely to require frequent presentations? The answer to these questions might help you make your decision.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.citt.ufl.edu/tabletpc/%5B/url%5D">http://www.citt.ufl.edu/tabletpc/</a></p>
<p>If your major requires a lot of Powerpoint presentations, you should consider getting a Tablet PC. Unlike regular laptops (either Windows or Apple based), a Tablet PC will enable you to annotate directly onto your lcd screen to your Powerpoint slide. A lot of instructors find it helpful to run through their Powerpoint presentations and "write" on their slides in order to make their lectures more dynamic.</p>
<p>Instead of a static presentation, you can draw on your slides to make your point.</p>
<p>If you aren't doing a lot of Powerpoint then a Mac or Windows laptop would be fine.</p>