Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic is a laptop really needed for college? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post what the mong Posted at 10:06 am on Aug. 13, 2008 I'm heading into college shortly and was wondering if a laptop really makes a difference in the classroom.

Replies TigressaLynnMae Posted at 12:43 pm on Aug. 17, 2008 Again, folks...don't just assume you're going to be allowed to use a laptop for classroom notetaking. You cannot just walk into class, and pull out the laptop, and start typing away. Ask your professors, prior to your first day of class, what their rules are, regarding laptops. Rickenbacker Posted at 12:41 pm on Aug. 17, 2008 They are helpful. I commute and have to stay on campus between classes. Bringing my laptop I can check the internet, write papers, etc. I don't use it to take notes since I am a mathematics major and all upper-level math is symbols which take longer to compose on a computer than to write on paper. I could see where a history major or something could use a laptop for notes. I actually need to buy a new laptop- mine is starting to break down. TheOtherHorseman Posted at 12:33 pm on Aug. 17, 2008 You'll of course want a computer for college. However, I am an extremely fast typist and my notes are much better, more in-depth, and more informative when taken on paper, especially because they can be supplemented with explanatory figures without any problems. I got a laptop for college and I consistently brought only notebooks and pens to class. USCGstud Posted at 6:24 pm on Aug. 16, 2008 Well good luck if you don't have a laptop.!   I hope you can carry the desktop version. Velico112 Posted at 8:04 am on Aug. 16, 2008 yes TigressaLynnMae Posted at 8:16 pm on Aug. 15, 2008 Also, as for essays...again, it depends on your professor. Some professors don't allow typed essays. They prefer the written. Ask before you assume. TigressaLynnMae Posted at 8:14 pm on Aug. 15, 2008 It depends on whether or not your professors allow the use of a laptop in the classroom. Mine don't. So, a laptop for class is pointless. And, well, it's quite binding, especially if you live in a dorm, where you're bound to an enthernet cable, and you're trying to type up notes, and you want to move around, and you can't, b/c of that cord, and the plug. There are tons of students who take laptops to class. It's totally normal and allowed. Again, it depends on the professor. It's not always allowed. I've never had it allowed. Typing is a distraction in the classroom. The clicking of the keys is in adherance (spelling) to the professor's words. goddess09 Posted at 5:03 pm on Aug. 15, 2008 at some schools you can check out one for the semester or whatever, but others don't. it's always good to have one though. so I'd say yes. MrIndigo Posted at 4:47 pm on Aug. 13, 2008 No it doesn't. I don't know which schools you are go to. But in my university, there's a ton of open computers all over the place to use at your pleasure. Aratal Posted at 2:53 pm on Aug. 13, 2008 More and more professors aren't allowing laptops in class. It's convenient to take notes but you have to also realize that you have the opportunity to check things online during class [such as LW] and can distract you from the classroom experience. Mieux Posted at 2:35 pm on Aug. 13, 2008 I prefer to take notes by hand because I can remember them better. I'd get a desktop because you probably won't even use the laptop much for its intended purpose. It's more of a fad. asianchick Posted at 10:21 am on Aug. 13, 2008 It's not TOTALLY necessary, but it makes life a lot simpler.  Even if you're not in college it does. Innuendo Girl Posted at 10:18 am on Aug. 13, 2008 The first two things that come to mind for me: 1) If you're living in dorms, think of how much space you'll be able to save with a laptop vs. a desktop. 2) Can take your work with you if you go home for the weekend, without accidentally forgetting to back up a certain important file if you have to go in a rush. child of rock n roll Posted at 10:16 am on Aug. 13, 2008 Its not a necesiity, but its definitly more convenient, and will make your life easier. FuckUnikka Posted at 10:14 am on Aug. 13, 2008 I don't know but I'm guessing you would need one. Most recent 15 of 31 previous replies displayed.