Computer decision U of D - need feedback

CT2010Dad
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:23:01 +0000

I really think your D will want a laptop. Desktops are going the way of dodos, and if you haven’t seen the dorms yet, you should - the rooms are as others note, small.

Definitely buy insurance and the service plan. I’m a long time PC guy, but both Ds (one at UDel, one at NYU), both business majors, have MacBooks, and I can’t troubleshoot the Macs the same way I can on a PC. Which is also a bit of a blessing - all they do is call Apple when they have a problem. One thing they really like is that they don’t have to constantly update the OS for yet another security patch - so much so that if I could, I’d get our company to transition…

Regarding specialized software, both have occasionally used the lab PCs on campus, but neither ever mentioned it as an issue (and they are not shy about mentioning issues…).

So, go with what makes the most sense for your D.