<p>I am going to Vanderbilt in couple weeks. I would like to ask some advice regarding what kind of lab top to purchase and where to purchase to get the best deal.</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>We purchased a laptop through HP Academy. It got us an extra $50 off over the price on HP.</p>
<p>Unless you’re in engineering, absolutely any laptop will do. Just seek out a fairly modern laptop with a good price. All non-engineers will be using for class is Microsoft Office and the internet.</p>
<p>@pancaked, could you tell me what engineers would have to use? I’m a prospective ED student and I don’t particularly want to buy a new computer… I contacted Vandy admissions but I haven’t received a response (it’s been about a week)…</p>
<p>Try a quick google search before bothering admissions, they’re really busy with the recently accepted class!!</p>
<p>[Let</a> me google that for you](<a href=“LMGTFY - Let Me Google That For You”>LMGTFY - Let Me Google That For You)</p>
<p>You just need a modern laptop with a decent graphics card really.</p>
<p>I would recommend a professional/business series laptop. All the major manufacturers have them. But if you’re looking to save money, any new mid-range laptop should be fine.</p>
<p>Second the idea that just about any laptop will do. Son is an EE/CS major and his gaming needs far exceed anything required by any class.</p>
<p>If you play any games the graphics requirements will be the primary driver as to what computer to get.</p>
<p>Will a Macbook Pro do?</p>
<p>Macbook Pro is fine. If you are in engineering, you may need to run bootcamp for some software.</p>