Best laptop for mechanical engineering at Caltech

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<p>Hi, I’ll be taking mechanical engineering at Caltech, and I’m not sure what type of laptop to buy. I love Macs, but if there’s a ton of windows-specific programs, the hassle of using boot camp wouldn’t quite make up for it. Any ideas?</p>

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<p>I thought you are going to Montana State University in Bozeman, MT and University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY</p>

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<p>BTW: If you are going to Caltech, and you can’t answer this question yourself, …</p>

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<p>Those are my three options, yes, however I don’t yet know the exact list of programs used at Caltech (too busy to search really hard), hence the question to people who might…</p>

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<p>Then you should take Caltech off your list. That is not a can-do attitude you will need to succeed at Caltech. You won’t survive there long expecting other people to do your work. Hint: It is not rocket science to find out the recommended computer on a college’s website.</p>

<p>BTW: Too early to buy a computer for college. If you have to buy one now to last through college, then get the fastest computer you can afford.</p>

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<p>Macbooks are a waste of money, end of. Students try so hard to justify buying a brand new, $1300 laptop when they can ge something better for 1/2 the price</p>