Uni people - Desktop or laptop?
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I ran NX7.0 on my laptop (has SiS graphics, which is the absolute crappest of the crap) and anything needed for uni runs fine.
The only time it crapped its pants was when I had a HUGE assembly of an entire excavation vehicle up on there for my final year project.
Every single computer in the Engineering labs will have the CAD package you need on there though
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I used a netbook in my Web Development course whilst studying at college too (was a filler course) but gave me an extra 20 UCAS points so why not 
Sold my netbook when i finished that small course as i didn't use it as much And still did notes on pen and paper.
Sold my netbook when i finished that small course as i didn't use it as much
And still did notes on pen and paper.SFF desktop for uni, for sure.
I've tried full size mid tower atx desktop, laptop, and a matx SFF desktop, and by far prefer the latter.
The first option I found a pain in the backside to transport (it was in an akasa eclipse).
Second option - well it never left the room, and was far less comfortable to sit at than a desktop.
Third was easy to transport (got myself a sugo pack - case was a sg03) plus having the comfort of using it when necessary.
Besides, now you can build a powerful ITX machine which would work wonders - I'd go down that route.
If you want a laptop, get something <14" for portability, or a tablet. Then have a mini itx desktop pc for you room in halls/house/flat.
I've tried full size mid tower atx desktop, laptop, and a matx SFF desktop, and by far prefer the latter.
The first option I found a pain in the backside to transport (it was in an akasa eclipse).
Second option - well it never left the room, and was far less comfortable to sit at than a desktop.
Third was easy to transport (got myself a sugo pack - case was a sg03) plus having the comfort of using it when necessary.
Besides, now you can build a powerful ITX machine which would work wonders - I'd go down that route.
If you want a laptop, get something <14" for portability, or a tablet. Then have a mini itx desktop pc for you room in halls/house/flat.
I ran NX7.0 on my laptop (has SiS graphics, which is the absolute crappest of the crap) and anything needed for uni runs fine.
The only time it crapped its pants was when I had a HUGE assembly of an entire excavation vehicle up on there for my final year project.
Every single computer in the Engineering labs will have the CAD package you need on there though
Yeah but who really wants to work in uni for every little project?
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Thing is you can just connect peripherals to a laptop and to all intents and purposes is as good as a desktop for comfort. The way you interface with the system is exactly the same (monitor, keyboard, mouse).
I switched from using a desktop to a laptop at work about 18 months ago and haven't noticed any disadvantages whatsoever, it's exactly the same as using the desktop with the added benefits of providing an extra screen, portability and being able to run for a couple of hours without being connected to the mains if necessary.
The only reason I still have a desktop at home is for gaming - yet desktops are better for overclocking etc but if I didn't play games I wouldn't need to overclock in the first place.
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Mini ITX desktop. Small enough to put in a rucksack to carry home on the train but powerful enough for all the gaming you will inevitably do because uni is dull.
I'm going to do Live Event Technology, pen and paper seems to be the best option as I can then go over everything in more detail again when digitising the notes.
Pen + paper > all.
I remember writing one essay on polarisation in pencil on A4 lined paper complete with hand drawn diagrams, just for the sake of it.
Got marked down a bit for it even though it was immaculately neat, with a comment from the marker saying I should have typed it instead.Pen + paper > all.
I remember writing one essay on polarisation in pencil on A4 lined paper complete with hand drawn diagrams, just for the sake of it.
My law school only accepts electronic submissions, and believe they have to be a word document. Writing an essay on paper, with a pencil, seems mad though. To easy to damage/fade/misplace.
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Having a computer and a laptop whilst a student would seriously cut into your drinking budget! Madness!
I see your point. I guess it all depends on having one machine, or a separate laptop/desktop. Plus whether he'd want the power to do play some games casually.
If travelling a lot (like on train) and you need your main machine with you, then definitely get a decent size laptop and be done with it.
On the other hand if you're leaving the item in place for a few weeks at a time, then:
this option is better.
On another note, I always found it very irritating when people had their laptops in the 'book section' of the library. Tap, tap, tapping away (mainly on Facebook and the like). They should keep computers in the main computer areas and in the labs. The book areas should be for reading and for taking notes on paper. TAP TAP TAP TAP TAP BLOODY TAP! ARGH. And don't get me started on people with MP3 players in libraries. Or foot tappers. TAP TAP ARGH!
I always sit in the library with my laptop and headphones. You mad bro?
But then, it is allowed