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madsenj37 · 05-23-2004, 08:45 PM

The laptop is a good idea because you can do your work outside of the dorms, sometimes a neccessity. My campus has wireless all over and its a huge place. Also many coffee type places have wireless if want to go off campus.

Apple over Micosoft is mostly a personal choice, so if thats what you want, get it. The only deal breaker for an Apple might be your curriculum. I personally am two weeks away from getting my B.A. and I have never had to use a PC only product. If you really want a Mac, you can probably get one and use school labs if you need special software ... afterall, not everyone buys all the books, some go to the library. It is usually the same for computer programs as well. Browse their website to see if you can find anything on it, or call the dept. head.

As for the iBook, do you want expandability options? The iBook does not have a pcmia slot, only usb and firewire, (I am saying this based on an older model my friend has). You might want to look at a powerbook.

The education discount was mentioned. That will apply to you. To a bigger discount, I will let you in on a secret. Keep in mind, this will delay when you get your laptop. For $100, you can join the Apple Student Developer Program for on year. This entitles you to a one time discount of %20 off of hardware and if a new OS, say 10.4 gets released, you will get a copy.

Buy Ram from a 3rd party. Apple gauges you on ram prices. Shop around and make sure you get Apple compatible ram. 2-2-2 latency will make it as fast as possible.

05-23-2004, 08:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
madsenj37 Still searching... Location: NorCal For Life	The laptop is a good idea because you can do your work outside of the dorms, sometimes a neccessity. My campus has wireless all over and its a huge place. Also many coffee type places have wireless if want to go off campus. Apple over Micosoft is mostly a personal choice, so if thats what you want, get it. The only deal breaker for an Apple might be your curriculum. I personally am two weeks away from getting my B.A. and I have never had to use a PC only product. If you really want a Mac, you can probably get one and use school labs if you need special software ... afterall, not everyone buys all the books, some go to the library. It is usually the same for computer programs as well. Browse their website to see if you can find anything on it, or call the dept. head. As for the iBook, do you want expandability options? The iBook does not have a pcmia slot, only usb and firewire, (I am saying this based on an older model my friend has). You might want to look at a powerbook. The education discount was mentioned. That will apply to you. To a bigger discount, I will let you in on a secret. Keep in mind, this will delay when you get your laptop. For $100, you can join the Apple Student Developer Program for on year. This entitles you to a one time discount of %20 off of hardware and if a new OS, say 10.4 gets released, you will get a copy. Buy Ram from a 3rd party. Apple gauges you on ram prices. Shop around and make sure you get Apple compatible ram. 2-2-2 latency will make it as fast as possible. __________________ "Only two things are certain: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not certain about the universe." -- Albert Einstein Last edited by madsenj37; 05-23-2004 at 09:05 PM..