<p>Are these recommended because of all the equation writing that will occur at MIT?
Or will a standard laptop be okay?</p>
<p>Also, which laptops are considered excellent for college?
2.5ghz or higher?</p>
<p>Standard laptops are fine. I know some people who have a tablet (and I’d like one myself), but most people seem to use notebooks or class notes. A typical laptop is completely adequate.</p>
<p>No idea on the GHz…</p>
<p>I’ve used a Fujitsu T2010 for quite a while. It has a 1.2ghz core 2 duo ULV processor. It’s certainly not a gaming machine, but for any regular tasks - movies, iming, light programming - it was fine. If you find that the power isn’t enough, you can always get a desktop in addition. You can build a $400 desktop with all the power any non gamer would ever need. I do suggest buying a refurb.</p>
<p>Walton12…Yida?</p>
<p>Get a tablet if you’re going to do a lot of drawing. Don’t get it for notetaking, it’s much faster to just use pen and paper. And much easier to reference, also.</p>
<p>I agree with pebbles. Pen and paper is cheaper, lighter, and less glitchy. The organizational ability of Microsoft OneNote is remarkable, but not nearly worth the risk of your computer crashing in the middle of lecture. I own a tablet and prefer pen and paper. I regret the purchase.</p>