<p>Just a quick question-</p>
<p>If I am getting a roommate, should I get a desktop or a laptop?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>P.S.- If this has been asked before, please bear with me or post a link.</p>
<p>why would it matter?</p>
<p>if you have a roommate both are rather easy for him/she to steal from you, thogh the laptop would be easier.</p>
<p>i know 3M came out with a product (forgot its name) that you can put over your laptop screen so only you can see the screen…from the side it looks black. this might be irrelevant in a way but since you’re concerned about laptops/roommate i thought it was a neat thing to mention.</p>
<p>Found it on google…<a href=“http://www.thetravelinsider.info/2003/0131.htm[/url]”>http://www.thetravelinsider.info/2003/0131.htm</a>
That is so cool!</p>
<p>Oh man that’s awesome!</p>
<p>yea it really is cool…the commercial is funny IMO…</p>
<p>now you see it, now they dont</p>
<p>well, my roommate had a desktop, and i had a laptop. The biggest difference I saw was that when he had comp sci hw to do. He would have to stay up late on his computer, and I would have to try and fall asleep with his bright monitor on, and his little desk lamp. When I had to stay up late working on something, I could take my laptop elsewhere and do work untill he fell asleep. He made up for his dektop use by timing his showers (which were like 20+mins) so that he woould start his shower when I wanted to go to sleep, giving me like a 30min window. (sleeping through his work was easy, falling alseep while he was working was the only hard part)</p>
<p>Laptop takes up alot less space in a dorm room - just my 2 cents</p>
<p>I wouldn’t make that choice based on a roommate, since the computer you buy will hopefully outlast the particular roommate situation you find yourself in for one year. </p>
<p>I do very little of my homework in my room, and since sleeping habits get weird in college it’s highly likely there will be times when one of you wants to sleep and the other needs to work. Of course, you aren’t in control of whether or not your roommate will be working in the room, so if you buy a computer based on that you may feel resentful if your roommate doesn’t do the same (and there’s no reason to think they would).</p>
<p>If you think your roommate would steal your laptop - get a new roommate or a single because its clearly a situation that isnt going to work.</p>
<p>Otherwise those screens are pretty cool although if you’re using a plasma screen you cant see anything from the side anyway. If my roomie or I would be working when the other went to sleep, we would just turn our brightnesses down as much as possible (we both had laptops).</p>
<p>I think the biggest benefit of a laptop would be portability - especially if the the campus has a decent wireless set-up - or even wifi spots around the campus - coffee shops/restaurants/library, etc… - can work just about anywhere then - limited to the room if one has a desk top</p>
<p>I would think a laptop would be handier in college. You could get a stand so that your posture will be normal when working at a desk. Make your choice based on what kind of computer you need/want/can afford; I don’t think a roommate makes much of a difference. You may want to contact him/her and find out what they have, if you have limited desk space in your dorm.</p>
<p>i am not sure in what context u are asking this question. however, personally i would recommend a laptop in any scenario for college. the laptop saves u space and gives u mobility. u can take it anywhere and work. it also is easy to take back home over breaks and summer to do additional work projects. overall, a laptop provides u with the most options in college life. just my 2 cents.</p>
<p>Another consideration is if something goes wrong with your computer - you can TAKE a laptop to where ever - but a desktop is a PITA - many schools will no longer service desk tops in the dorms - but you can always take the laptop to the IS dept if you need help or to get it fixed. Just easier to manage all around.</p>
<p>Also have to consider the school requirements - some now require laptops.</p>