<p>My package still isn’t up yet…I’m a little worried, too, because both of my parents are losing their jobs, so I’m hoping Stanny will accomodate to that FA-wise…</p>
<p>Yeah SilverLego, I feel you. I have absolutely NOTHING, so I have to shop for everything and then I have to get to Stanford, and pay for my mom’s hotel and rental car… If I am going to get a stipend at the start of the semester I can charge some stuff and then pay off the card, but if not, I need to start the loan process NOW so I can get some money together for the Big Move. It just really sucks because we don’t even have admissions letters. Maybe the office will return my call tomorrow.</p>
<p>Hey guys! Congrats to all! I got my “Stanford packet” in the mail today and I live in Southern CA (Los Angeles). </p>
<p>I know this is kind of early, but what kind of laptop would you guys recommend for someone going to Stanford like yourselves?! Budget: $1000. Favorite Companies? Specific models? *I know there are some mac people out there, but a windows computer for $1000 is far better than the new macbook at $999, so…windows only!</p>
<p>THANKS!</p>
<p>^my Asus U81A is pretty solid.</p>
<p>You’d be much better off dropping the money on a Mac. It’s definitely worth it (this coming from a PC fanboy for most of my life, and I still use a PC to date.)</p>
<p>When I go to college I’m probably going to buy a Macbook Pro and dualboot Windows 7 and the current Mac software at the time (I’m pretty sure it’s Snow Leopard right now, but that’s subject to change.)</p>
<p>hmmm, thanks “Horribubble”. Oh, for anyone reading this thread, I believe if you buy using the Stanford Store, you can say anywhere from $100-300 dollars off Mac / Windows computers =)
easy way to save some money!</p>
<p>[Computing</a> and Communication: Purchasing a Computer](<a href=“http://www.stanford.edu/services/computing/purchasing_a_computer.html]Computing”>http://www.stanford.edu/services/computing/purchasing_a_computer.html)</p>
<p>A laptop is also a statement of sorts. </p>
<p>Like if you’re not a girl, an arts/humanities major, or a hip liberal, you should get a PC.</p>
<p>I’m getting a PC. I hate Mac with a passion. I’ll probably just get a Dell, since I can build it to my standards to get what I need for my money. I feel a little uncomfortable with HP or the other brands.</p>
<p>On the subject of computers (I hope you guys don’t mind me lurking lol), most people have Macs. If you look across during lectures, the majority of people have a Mac. But there’s also quite a number of PC people as well. You’ll be fine either way. </p>
<p>p.s. congrats! stanford is amazing. i know from personal experience almost everybody misses it as soon as we’re gone on breaks, and even then we’re all constantly in touch … what other college can say that? :)</p>
<p>applicannot
in my opinion a dell is the best bet</p>
<p>I agree. I strongly prefer Dell, but I know they aren’t the best PCs on the market.</p>
<p>Anyone know of any places for specialized computer parts on capus, especially for those who prefer building/modifying their own computers on a regular basis? Not that I can’t just pilfer parts from around such a tech-savvy campus 0_o.</p>
<p>^yeah, from the campus-cleanup in the middle of fall quarter you could probably build multiple computers. There’s a ton of electronics that are thrown out, and a lot still work fine.</p>
<p>There’s a frys off-campus. I don’t think there is any tech-specific store on campus to suit your needs. The bookstore pretty much just has computers and basic accessories, if I recall. Of course, I’ll defer to any greater authorities on this question.</p>