I will be going to Carnegie Mellon for Mechanical Engineering in the fall and I dont know what kind of computer to get. I will need a laptop, but I was wondering what kinds are the best for engineering, and can hold all of the required programs.
2007-04-01 03:35:49 · 5 answers · asked by bpfootball34 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
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Pros
Closure on interior pocket keeps laptop in place
Cons
Wish they'd resisted the multi-color messenger bag thing
Description
Ballistic® nylon exterior and heavy stitching.
Waterproof rubberized bottom (excellent for standing around train stations).
Padded carrying and backpack handles / straps.
Removable shoulder strap; stowable backpack strap.
Large exterior front pockets; interior laptop compartment.
Two exterior stow pockets (perfect for water bottles and cell phone).
Padded interior laptop sleeve protects plus-size laptops.
Available in black, olive, red and navy (messenger bag-type trim colors: black or silver).
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2007-04-09 02:26:47 · answer #1 · answered by DA MULKA'S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend Dell or hewlett packard. Just get a typical 14 or 15 inch screen (not 17, theyre a bit heavy) with about 80gb hard drive (plenty of space for your programs), 1gb RAM, and a Pentium mobile processor (so that it is wireless -- CMU has a wireless network everywhere on campus).
One thing I would STRONGLY recommend is to buy your laptop before you start school because the best back to school sales are in the July/August time frame. Also, DO NOT buy a computer from a campus bookstore or you will pay at least $500 too much for a computer you can order cheaper online.
2007-04-01 08:39:28 · answer #2 · answered by ohaqqi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dell
It depends on your needs and income. So, lets get number crunching (no pun intended).
If your on a budget, I would get a standard Dell inspiron notebook with a 14" screen. (thats as small as they go.) You will want to stick with dell because they are the best computers and dont crash unless you abuse them.
If you have a bit larger a budget, you should invest in dell inspiron with a 1 or 2gig ram card. This should help with your design programs, the best vid/graphics card, and 2 250 gig external hard drives. This is the best set for what you will be getting into.
If you have money and arnt worried about anything, a Dell XMS with full settings would be awesome, I can only look and drool at that computer though.
2007-04-01 03:43:12 · answer #3 · answered by slasher42424 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact Dell. They can build a computer to your specifications. We have 3 Dell's, one being my laptop and the other two are desktops Dell makes a good reliable product and their tech. support is good too.
2007-04-01 03:47:26 · answer #4 · answered by xjaz1 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get lots of speed and memory.
2007-04-01 07:09:31 · answer #5 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋