<p>I'm heading off to Union College in New York next year, and I'm torn as to my computer resources for college.</p>
<p>My current desktop that I built three years ago is finally in need of replacement. I already have a new computer build in mind with a quad core processor that I need to heavily multitask Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, and Office, something I do on a regular basis. My parents, however, argue that I won't be doing any of that in college anymore, and that I don't need a new desktop. Have any of you computer-savvy individuals from high school continued your computer antics into college?</p>
<p>I obviously will need a laptop or tablet of some sort, but I'd prefer to buy a really cheap laptop for portable use instead of the laptop the school provides with all the software preloaded. Have you found that school-promoted laptops are worth the extra cost?</p>
<p>Finally, I'll be a bio/MBA major, so do you think I'll need two computers in the first place? I do a lot of tech support, graphic design, and video editing work, and I plan to turn it into a way to get a little extra cash in college, not to mention the fact that I'll be involved in a lot of extracurriculars/student leadership roles. Do you think both will really be necessary? Thanks for your input!</p>