College Laptop Program vs. Bring Your Own?

EyeVeee
Wed, 03 May 2017 13:16:10 +0000

The comments are not RPI specific…no RPI connection in comments.

You say you’d like to use the laptop from your mother to save money. I’m saying you should start with that, and adjust if necessary. If you need more power…see if you can upgrade. If you need a program…see if the school can load it on that machine. If you need a more powerful machine, see what’s available while there and do what you need. Laptops are relatively quick to replace.

In an attempt to save money, the worst thing would be to invest in a new machine that you don’t need or might want to change. It sounds like you’re worried you’ll get left behind quickly without the right tool. I would try to use what you already have, and upgrade if necessary.