| It all depends on the kid and the school. I started out with a laptop in undergrad and switched to a desktop after a year (partly because it was a crappy laptop, partly because I needed a better video card for gaming).
I preferred a desktop during my undergraduate years and then switched to laptops for grad school. Personally, I didn't find the laptop worth it as an undergrad because I never took notes on a computer during class (less efficient for me) and wireless was just becoming into existence. However, with cheaper computer prices these days, I don't see how you could go wrong with a desktop replacement-style laptop. |