Staples computer vs Penn State computer store?

Colleges & Universities Penn State
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<p>Not interested in an apple computer:</p>

<p>Are there any advantages/disadvantages to getting a computer directly from the computer store at PSU?</p>

<p>Is the price better? If you order one from PSU store do they have it set up in your room? </p>

<p>Ordering from PSU store means that you don’t get to “play with and familiarize yourself” with your computer til move-in day.</p>

<p>Does IT at PSU UP campus take care of and help with any problems on any computer - even those bought at Staples?</p>

<p>Do you recommend any particular type of computer (Communications Science Disorders is major interested in).</p>

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<p>Rescom, which has offices located in each of the residence area commons, will help with problems on any computers regardless of whether you bought the computer through PSU</p>

<p>I’d recommend a Mac, or if you’re dead-set on PC, a Lenovo</p>

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<p>Why a lenovo?</p>

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<p>I don’t know any specific reasons, but my son who is a math grad student also bought a lenovo. We are a Mac family but now that he’s on his own he wanted something less expensive. I’m sure he did a lot of research before he decided.</p>

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<p>Well if you are really looking for the lowest price, I would shop around on Newegg, amazon, etc. (They seem to have better prices than in store). I believe many of the major computer brands have student discounts also (Dell, HP, etc.) Between - staples and PSU computer store I would call it a draw. It all depends on the machine.</p>

<p>As for your major, any normal computer should work.</p>