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  • so i started school... pc/laptop/tablet?

    title pretty much says it all. since everything is online now i need a computer(or a tablet if they can do the job) for homework and assignments. here are my questions:

    tablets: which ones will be enough for me to efficiently browse the school sites and get all my work done without overloading the tablet/ipad

    laptop: what are the prices for entry level models? nothing fancy, just whatever is necessary for school work/projects

    pc: same as laptop only i need just the tower. i can get mouse/keyboard/monitor on my own for cheap



    my only uses for whatever i get will be doing school work and browsing this place when taking breaks from school work. for those uses i know i dont need much. also i would like to keep this on the cheap since i am paying for all my own schooling. i would like to use a tablet/ipad since they are so small and easy to use but ultimately i will get whatever is the lowest price

  • #2
    What's your degree going to be in? If you just need it for note taking, a tablet with a dedicated keyboard should work. I tried it but my degree requires me to install Windows based applications and I use VMWare a lot. That's why I sold my tablet/keyboard and bought a laptop.

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    • #3
      I just bought a cheap refurbed dell. Was fine, still use it today.
      Originally posted by davbrucas
      I want to like Slow99 since people I know say he's a good guy, but just about everything he posts is condescending and passive aggressive.

      Most people I talk to have nothing but good things to say about you, but you sure come across as a condescending prick. Do you have an inferiority complex you've attempted to overcome through overachievement? Or were you fondled as a child?

      You and slow99 should date. You both have passive aggressiveness down pat.

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      • #4
        problem with tablet o/s and browsers is not all school's websites and online class system support them. I can browse mine with the ipad, but can't use certain functionality.

        Also, if you are going to be writing papers, you want a full keyboard/screen, where you can easily move between reference material and your paper while writing it.

        I'd say get you something you feel comfortable sitting in front of for hours at a time, that will determine the size of the laptop you'll want

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        • #5
          also, a lot classes are requiring the use of MS Office, and some of the things they are asking you to do are not possible with Open Office, or other programs.

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          • #6
            I'd go laptop. I'm not aware of many tablets that have USB support and quickly/easily trading files/other things...etc will be useful. Especially when others don't have dropbox or similar.
            Originally posted by MR EDD
            U defend him who use's racial slurs like hes drinking water.

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            • #7
              I would just get a cheap windows laptop for school.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by mk5.0 View Post
                I would just get a cheap windows laptop for school.
                This.

                OfficeMax had a deal on a going-out-of-style Lenovo for like, 380 bucks or something. I don't personally like Lenovo, but seemed like a good enough deal for the specs.

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                • #9
                  I picked up my laptop from Sam's which has been fine and I use my phone a lot for studying, emails and quick stuff done in office. A girl in my class is using a small tablet without too much success.

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                  • #10
                    thanks guys. i'm going to be looking for laptop sales online and frys/cl

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by grove rat View Post
                      thanks guys. i'm going to be looking for laptop sales online and frys/cl
                      Good for you man. What are you studying?
                      Originally posted by davbrucas
                      I want to like Slow99 since people I know say he's a good guy, but just about everything he posts is condescending and passive aggressive.

                      Most people I talk to have nothing but good things to say about you, but you sure come across as a condescending prick. Do you have an inferiority complex you've attempted to overcome through overachievement? Or were you fondled as a child?

                      You and slow99 should date. You both have passive aggressiveness down pat.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by slow99 View Post
                        Good for you man. What are you studying?
                        still undecided. pm sent

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                        • #13
                          Buy.com usually has a few cheap. I bought a refurbished Lenovo from there a year or so ago for right at $300. It popped back up a few times, $20 or so less each time.
                          Originally posted by Broncojohnny
                          HOORAY ME and FUCK YOU!

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                          • #14
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                            • #15
                              i can't not get that, thanks for the link B!

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