Pages: 1 2  Next -- Posted by what the mong 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. -- Posted by babecakes at 10:06 am on Aug. 13, 2008 mother fucking YES! -- Posted by MystiqueBeauty16 at 10:06 am on Aug. 13, 2008 Well I'm only going into 10th and I already know i'm getting a laptop for college. You really need one, it's useful. -- Posted by dolce e gabbana at 10:07 am on Aug. 13, 2008 Yes. -- Posted by MiNNiCK at 10:07 am on Aug. 13, 2008 A laptop makes all the difference. It's easy to take notes. Plus, it's great for writing papers. You can take it to the library to work on your school work instead of hanging around the dorm distractions. You will find it quite useful, I can assure you. -- Posted by SgtPatches at 10:07 am on Aug. 13, 2008 You need portable porn. -- Posted by hollie midgley at 10:08 am on Aug. 13, 2008 OVER HERE NO -- Posted by Micus at 10:08 am on Aug. 13, 2008 I had a desktop already and I wasn't really in the mood to shell out for a laptop, so I figured I'd just bring my desktop. Over the tear, I really regretted not having SOMETHING... we would always to to the library and get resources, or we would go over each others houses and write papers... every time everyone had their laptops while I was sitting there with a pencil and paper. No fun at all. If you can afford it, I highly suggest getting a laptop. It makes EVERYTHING easier. Not to mention you can use them to take bomb ass notes. -- Posted by beatnik at 10:08 am on Aug. 13, 2008 yeah, but not during class usually. -- Posted by igotaquestion at 10:09 am on Aug. 13, 2008 It's not needed but i bet it would make everything so much easier -- Posted by MiNNiCK at 10:10 am on Aug. 13, 2008 Quote: from Micus at 1:08 pm on Aug. 13, 2008 I had a desktop already and I wasn't really in the mood to shell out for a laptop, so I figured I'd just bring my desktop. Over the tear, I really regretted not having SOMETHING... we would always to to the library and get resources, or we would go over each others houses and write papers... every time everyone had their laptops while I was sitting there with a pencil and paper. No fun at all. If you can afford it, I highly suggest getting a laptop. It makes EVERYTHING easier. Not to mention you can use them to take bomb ass notes. Exactly. Taking notes were so easy. People type faster than they write. So you can get more of what the teacher is saying. It's easier to organize when you get home too. Writing down notes can get messy. If you have it all right there on the laptop, you can rearrange, cut, re-word etc. It's fabulous. -- Posted by Prince o palities at 10:10 am on Aug. 13, 2008 No.  I did four years of college before getting my laptop.  Now, when I use it, I find I do worse not better than I would otherwise. It can be a good tool, but it is FAR from necessary. -- Posted by MiNNiCK at 10:10 am on Aug. 13, 2008 Quote: from beatnik at 1:08 pm on Aug. 13, 2008 yeah, but not during class usually. There are tons of students who take laptops to class. It's totally normal and allowed. -- Posted by kingduffy at 10:11 am on Aug. 13, 2008 im going to get one if im going to college -- Posted by Just Waiting Here at 10:11 am on Aug. 13, 2008 I would say it would make a difference, and it could be really convenient... not just for class (I prefer taking notes for class), but the fact that you can take it to the library and do it there, instead of dealing with trying to get a library time or something. Likewise, if you ever get tired of sitting inside a room writing a paper (because you'll most likely be doing a bit of that), then it gives you the freedom to move around a bit :). Personally, it would be nice to have a laptop for me, because I have a two hour commute one way... but they're expensive, so I can live without one :P. -- Posted by TwistedMetal at 10:12 am on Aug. 13, 2008 Get one!! u gonna need it!! -- Posted by bluerosedangel at 10:13 am on Aug. 13, 2008 In the classroom: Perhaps. Outside of the classroom: YES. For writing papers and doing homework, obviously. And you can never rely on campus computers, because ALOT of other students use them, so they likelyhood of one being available when you need it isn't very good. -- Posted by FuckUnikka at 10:14 am on Aug. 13, 2008 I don't know but I'm guessing you would need one. -- Posted by child of rock n roll at 10:16 am on Aug. 13, 2008 Its not a necesiity, but its definitly more convenient, and will make your life easier. -- Posted by Innuendo Girl 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. -- Posted by asianchick 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. -- Posted by Mieux 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. -- Posted by Aratal 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. -- Posted by MrIndigo 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. -- Posted by goddess09 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. -- Posted by TigressaLynnMae 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. -- Posted by TigressaLynnMae 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. -- Posted by Velico112 at 8:04 am on Aug. 16, 2008 yes -- Posted by USCGstud 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. -- Posted by TheOtherHorseman 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. Pages: 1 2  Next