I'm headed off to college in the next few months, what do you think is better a desktop or laptop for a college freshmen? What would you recommend?
2006-11-10 05:07:42 · 9 answers · asked by Bar19one 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
In my opinion, a laptop is better. It's portable so if need be you can bring it to a friends dorm, library, outside (if you want a different eviornment to study in). You can even do work in the car or on an airplane with a laptop. Also, you have a lot more space in the room with a laptop. You can unplug it if you want more desk space. My friend has a desk top and she has to do all her work that doesn't require typing on her bed because she has no desk space.
2006-11-10 05:17:38 · answer #1 · answered by oceangoddess 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I do not know much about gaming, but I do know that laptops are better for college. A lot of colleges are now wireless campuses, so a laptop comes in handy! I have a desktop (which I love so much) but there are many, many times when I wish that I had a laptop. You should also check with your school and make sure that you are able to have a desktop (without a laptop) because I have heard of many colleges making laptops a requirement.
2016-05-22 03:02:23 · answer #2 · answered by Barbara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest better go for a Laptop as they are portable & its like Personal PC but rember one ting before buying Laptop do check the Battery Backup as that is More Important & also think about the Cost of the Laptop. Always buy the Best Laptop with latest Specification & never go for a Second hand Laptop ...
2006-11-10 05:29:00 · answer #3 · answered by gurmeet007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It truely depends on what your intended use is. AND BE REALISTIC. Will you really be needing a pc on the go? Or can you simply use the computor labs at school and finish up with your desktop at home. KEEP IN MIND you will be getting a whole lot more ''bang'' for your buck with a desktop. Or will you sacrifice the extra money and strength for portability and space. Most people end up setting their laptops on a computor desk at home and never take it anywhere anyway, but again it's up to you.
2006-11-10 05:18:18 · answer #4 · answered by DHAZ 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
two years ago, desktops were the way to go. they had a lot more power, a lot more capabilities and were a lot cheaper. that's no longer the case in my opinion. i'm seeing damn fine laptops on the market for 5 or 6 hundred bucks, and they will do anything a desktop will do.
2006-11-10 05:13:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For young college kids a desktop would be better. More rugged and does not "accidentally" get left somewhere. Not easily stolen. Here's a question you need to ask yourself. Do you REALLY NEED to have a computer everywhere you go? Are you THAT attached to the internet?
2006-11-10 05:22:29 · answer #6 · answered by Mike R 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Laptop. You'll have lots of projects, group work, etc. You'll want to have something you can take with you when needed. I really love laptops. Just be sure to buy a printer you can hook it up to.
2006-11-10 05:10:27 · answer #7 · answered by two_kee_kees 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with a laptop. You can bring it to class and take notes, or if you need to go home and do your work, you can just bring it with you. I suggest the Apple MacBook. Go to www.apple.com for more details. It's great for students! You can even put Microsoft Windows on it!
2006-11-10 05:18:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
laptop. its portable, doesn't take up any space, you can take it to class. You can lock it up in a safe place when you don't need to use it. and its easier to schlep back and forth from home and school.
2006-11-10 05:15:19 · answer #9 · answered by Mr Big 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋