Worried about my BIG laptop!

Colleges & Universities A-Z Tulane University
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<p>So my father and brother bought me a laptop for my 18th birthday. I had no clue what they were getting me, so I really didn't have an opinion on it. I don't mind though because I LOVE my laptop.</p>

<p>On the other hand, my laptop is a 17 inch Dell. That being said, I'm now starting to worry that it's TOO big to take to college with me. I really thought I'd be taking it to class with me to take notes [I take notes on the computer more than I do by hand since my hand cramps up easily when I write by hand because I have carpel tunnel]. But, it seems to be TOO BIG OF A LAPTOP! =/</p>

<p>Now I'm just slightly freaking out. Any advice on what to do? There's no way I can exchange it or anything. I'm also living in Wall, so I have no idea how big their desks are.</p>

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<p>Relax and enjoy your nice computer. You can carry it in a backpack to class. You will be fine.</p>

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<p>Totally agree with jym. You have exactly what I am typing on now, from Dublin (yes, I am having a pint of Guiness too). My point being I travel a lot and it isn’t so bad. Think of it as exercise.</p>

<p>I do strongly advise you buy a second battery. I find the battery life is not great, especially after a year or so. But if you have back-to-back classes, or even a 3rd one, you will want the spare battery.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the advice!</p>

<p>I think my biggest question is if my big laptop will fit on the desks at school… most people tell me it won’t so I’m not sure. =/</p>

<p>& do people even bring their laptops to class to take notes on?</p>

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<p>Yes your laptop will fit on your desk (who is telling you otherwise? thats silly) And yes, some students use their laptops for notetaking</p>

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<p>Ahh some current students told me that when I went to go visit in April. Ever since then, I’ve been a tad bit worried…</p>

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<p>Many students use their laptops on their beds, outside, or in the common rooms in the dorms. The desk is a standard size (at least the ones I saw were) – so no worries!</p>

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<p>I’m a girl who owns a 13" Fujitsu (4.5 lb with battery) and I constantly complain it’s way too heavy. So YMMV.</p>

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<p>a 17’’ will be a tad huge compared to people’s 13’’ macs. </p>

<p>i would recommend you get a netbook (10’') to take to class. asus has one with a 9.5hr battery life for all day computing!</p>

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<p>I can’t just go out and buy ANOTHER laptop, even if the new one will be smaller than the one I have noww.</p>

<p>Thanks though!..</p>

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<p>Get a boyfriend and make him tote it around for you! :D</p>