Laptop non-recommendation

shoebox10
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:33:03 +0000

The accidental plan covers the computer if you drop it or something. Frankly, I wouldn’t get it and just be careful. Unless you’re prone to accidents, it’s not worth the money.

As for software, I know you can get pretty much everything except Windows through UVa. I know any engineering program on laptops is available either for free or less than $20 (Mathcad is $12, everyone has to buy it regardless). Since you get Windows on the computer either way you go, there’s no real software issue. Windows Office might be the only thing you’d have to get on your own if you don’t buy through CavComp, but I think it’s extra anyways, and computer manufacturers always give you the option of adding it on.