Ray192

If I started college now, I would built my own desktop and then buy a netbook. Comes to about the same as a laptop, and a hell of a lot more powerful.

alexander7567

i kno this topic is old but heres the thing any1 needs to realize that most people dont. What u buy is what ur stuck with. If you get a desktop, u probably wont be able to get a laptop for a while if u decide u want that instead. and vica versa. I would recommend any college student to get a laptop, but just remember what u buy is what ur stuck with.

OperaDad

I think you could use a full size keyboard rather than trying to text a post from your phone.

Maryia16

I think that colleges and Universities usually provide their students with computers, but it really depends on which school your going.

Precision

Notebook i say!

hebrewhammer

They generally provide computer labs, but in this day and age it's fairly inconvenient not to have your own computer.

juillet

Well, I'd say mobility does come at the expense of performance but most mid-range notebooks have enough processing power for an undergrad.

One thing to consider is getting a desktop and a netbook. The price comes out to about the same as a good notebook, and you have the processing power of a desktop to handle big projects requiring a lot of power, and the portability of a netbook for notetaking and simple tasks that you can do with friends.

Colleges may provide labs but very few are providing students with personal computers to use at home. Trust me - in this day and age, every student needs a personal computer.