<p>I'm starting to do some research for a laptop and software purchase for my D who will be a freshmen this fall. I noticed on UDEL site the recommendation for hardware and software. Has someone already determined that the pricing is best through UDEL or can you get a better deal on techbargins.com?</p>
<p>Also, they are recommending Vista and MS office 2007, neither of which I am a fan of. I would prefer and most people are used to XP and office 2003. Any thoughts?</p>
<p>I’m with you re: Vista and Office 2007. </p>
<p>I asked at the departmental presentation on Decision Day. It was the math dept., in my son’s case. One professor had a PC, the other a MAC for their presentations. They said either type would be OK. I didn’t ask at the time about operating systems but if you could go with either MAC or PC, then I’m sure XP would be fine. Windows 7 should be coming out possibly late summer or early fall (may be too late for our students), it will replace Vista, so that’s another thing to consider.</p>
<p>MAC is always an option too. Perhaps you can contact your D’s department and see if they have any specific preferences or requirements.</p>
<p>I planned on waiting until the last possible minute, and then see what’s available and who has the best prices.</p>
<p>What major? I took a business class this semester in Management Information Systems that required assignments to be completed on a PC with Office 2007 . Everyone with a mac was told they would have to complete the assignments in the computer lab.</p>
<p>We got our D’s through the UDel site last year - compared favorably to anything else we could find.</p>
<p>She is a business major and has a Mac and hasn’t had any issues.</p>