<p>Im not sure if you have been here yet, but this displays the requirements for each department, just click on the major, and a red warning should come up if you need to look at different specs.
[2008-2009</a> Virginia Tech Computer Requirement](<a href=“http://www.compreq.vt.edu/gettingready-one.html]2008-2009”>http://www.compreq.vt.edu/gettingready-one.html)
The computer requirements will be sent out sometime next month, but this helps. </p>
<p>I personally dont think you need a tablet, its just a touchscreen for an extra $1000 or so, but i could be wrong. Hope this helps.</p>