<p>Just thought I’d jump in and help out with the questions about what type of laptop to get. I know I was worried about this before coming to SC, and I was definitely surprised by how little it mattered once I got here.</p>
<p>Honestly, computer purchase for any engineering major is a completely personal choice. I probably know just as many engineers with Macs as with PCs, and all the computer labs on campus have both Mac and PC as well. The vast majority of the software you will use will run on both platforms, and if you ever DO need software that won’t run on one or the other, you can always head to a really nice 24 hour computer lab on campus with every single program used in Viterbi classes. I have a PC and have had to go to the lab for Mac-only programs, and my friends with Macs have occasionally had to go to the lab for PC-only programs. Again, it’s rare, but neither brand really has an “advantage” in that sense. Also - I’ve personally never once had to wait for a computer at the lab - there was always at least one free computer when I needed it. You can even check out PC or Mac laptops for free!</p>
<p>In short: get whatever you’re most comfortable with, because it really doesn’t matter at all. Your computer choice will never get in the way of your success in Viterbi.</p>
<p>For the record, I am a rising senior in Biomedical Engineering, but my friends in any engineering major would definitely agree.</p>
<p>Hope this helps ease some worries! If you have any questions email me at <a href=“mailto:viterbi.student@usc.edu”>viterbi.student@usc.edu</a> </p>
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