highway9

Is Macbook enough to handle assignments, view them on 13th inch screen or do you think you need Pro (15 inch) with more performance but pricier?

cornellstudent09

I think either will be fine but then again every once in a while some programs don't work on Macs. If you have Windows installed on your Mac with Boot Camp then you don't have to worry. Actually I really wouldn't worry just get the MacBook Pro.

r1400sch

Well, I'm not up at cornell yet, but I've had experience with both screen sizes. I used to have one of the old 12-inch powerbooks and loved the portability...and I just purchased a macbook pro (15 inch) for college with the extra screen size. I think both sizes will be fine for you. It rrealy is a matter of preference. Do you want something smaller (and with slightly less power), or do you want a more powerful machine with a biger screen that will be bigger and heavier and more expensive. Both of them appear to meet reqs for cornell and are sold at their store for pretty good prices.

ILRGT2010

This this strictly for assignments? If so, there's little reason for a Mac.

jrcho88

For assignments, it doesn't matter what computer it is, as long as it turns on, is able to open an internet browser and a word processor

gomestar

just to post out of boredom, I use a 12" Powerbook G4 that I've had for about 3 years. It's the best, the portability is really why I bought it in the first place. I have books and binders that are heavier and larger.

Mak5im

Get a Macbook and then a 19inch LCD. The duo screen is Awesome. This combination gives you portability, screen size, and cheap price. One problem is.. I dont think I can use duo screen in the dorm room. Macbook's screen is bound to block the 19inch's.

JohnnyK

allow me to introduce you to the 2nd dimension. In addition to placing your macbook directly in front of your monitor, you can also put it on either side

or even raise it on a few books!

fd36

dell has a new 13.3'' laptop...it's cuter and has better specs than macs

i have a sony c series 13.3'' nought bad (though it lacks a nVidia card :<)

JohnnyK

Interesting definition of cute...

Looks great...FOR ME TO POOP ON!

CMB720

i have a regular macbook that i got last august.. it works fine and was pretty cheap. still works great.

metfan2121

no need for the pro, all the upgrades are for intense video editing