<p>but the ones he has talking about are liton. The name is similar to confuse peopel but its junk.</p>
<p>Just like the fujitso hard drives instead of fujitsu</p>
<p>Michele,</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>Boys, SHUT UP!</p>
<p>My GUESS, is that the original poster (ironically, Michele, who would probably like a REAL answer) was not intending to PLAY GAMES on her laptop, or desk top, whichever she decided on. (If you were, I apologize).</p>
<p>Honestly, it really depends. I’ve seen schools where it’s 70% laptop (like Princeton), and schools where it’s 70% desktop (NC State).</p>
<p>Sometimes it’s both.</p>
<p>I think you have to decide what would work for you, personally.</p>
<p>I, myself, am a desktop girl, simply because the laptop keyboards hurt my hands and give me carpal tunnel syndrome (which is no fun).</p>
<p>So I’ll probably take a desktop.</p>
<p>If you are planning to use your computer to play lots of games, my guess would be that a desktop would your best bet, simply because it has more available space and (sometimes) better configurations.</p>
<p>But if you’re just using the computer for classes, papers, and the odd AIM conversation and Internet browse, a laptop would do perfectly fine.</p>
<p>Like I said, it’s really up to you.</p>
<p>And forget the boys. They’re computer geeks and they like to argue.</p>
<p>hey h_thealogian thanks for your help :)</p>
<p>Most have laptops… I’m bringing a laptop but also a full keyboard, monitor, and mouse so that my tiny laptop doesn’t cramp my style LOL. For the most part, I use a 17 inch desktop replacement laptop at home and so going to a 10 inch ultra portable was kind of shocking… the keys are tiny and the screen is tiny… but it’s so light and the battery life is AMAZING.</p>
<p>Anovice,</p>
<p>Oooh, what type of laptop do you have? Something small with a good battery life sounds like it might suit me too, for those cases where I might need a laptop.</p>
<p>And Michele, no problem. <em>winks</em></p>
<p>h_thealogian… A Sony T350. Weighs like 3 pounds and that’s including a double layer DVD burner built in. Standard battery should last 6-9 hours and I believe you can get extended batteries. Big downfall is the screen, which is really sharp and detailed yet tiny… that’s why I’m doing the external monitor.</p>
<p>Anovice,</p>
<p>How much was it? It sounds like it might work for me. And you could always just hook your computer monitor up.</p>
<p>Ummm… I think it retails for about $2300. If your school has a discount with them you can get it for considerably less or even if your school doesn’t, you can get an 8% educational discount… I think.</p>
<p>I’ve only played around with it a little and I’m not sure if I love it… but thats why I ordered early so I would have time to return/exchange if I don’t like it.</p>
<p>Well, I’ll definitely keep it in mind for the future. Thanks for the advice!</p>
<p>Both. Big hard drive on the desktop and a lightweight economical laptop for class distractions and wireless browing on the quad.</p>
<p>I go to UNC, and I’ve never met anyone who had a desktop, though I’m sure a few exist. Everyone at my university is required to have a computer. The university sells them through the Carolina Computing Initiative program, and there is a desktop model for sale, but the vast, vast majority of people buy the laptop.</p>