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Laptop advice for a college student.

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xJus10x

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May 10, 2004
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Hey, I know I'm going to need a new laptop for college. I'm going to wait until July or August to buy, but I was wondering what you guys would suggest - MacBook or MacBook Pro. I'm most likely gonna study accounting. I do have an interest in computer science, but I doubt I'm gonna dive into that. Would I even need the more powerful graphics card for computer science? Right now it looks like I'm gonna get the black MacBook whenever it's updated, is that a wise choice? This will be my first year of college. Thanks!
 
Cool thanks, plus I'm gonna like the black exterior opposed to my 4 year old PowerBook's aluminum.
 
Do you think that the MacBooks will be updated before August?
 
Yeah it doesn't look like there's gonna be an upgrade. Never know about WWDC though, maybe mult-touch or something
 
Don't expect any updates for a while if Apple's past has anything to do with it. Lately they have been waiting 2 months to update the processor after it is announced. If we are looking at a new package for the MB and MBP, expect even a longer delay. I doubt you will see an update before school starts.
 
Get the MacBook, you won't need the Pro if you're studying accounting. Good luck with your decision and subsequent purchase.
 
well if you must get a new laptop the macbook will certainly be plenty...

but why does apple take so damn long to update their products? I find it outrageous...
and does anybody else see the deteriorating quality of apple in general? Don't mean to hijack the thread, but I think the question has kinda been answered already...
 
Thanks for the replies. Looks like I'll be getting the black MacBook after my open house.
 
xJus10x said:
Hey, I know I'm going to need a new laptop for college. I'm going to wait until July or August to buy, but I was wondering what you guys would suggest - MacBook or MacBook Pro. I'm most likely gonna study accounting. I do have an interest in computer science, but I doubt I'm gonna dive into that. Would I even need the more powerful graphics card for computer science? Right now it looks like I'm gonna get the black MacBook whenever it's updated, is that a wise choice? This will be my first year of college. Thanks!
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Why would you need a powerful graphics card for computer science? My friend who studied programming just wrote html all day, and used java, css, etc. You don't need a powerful graphics card for that. I recommend you just get a base 13" macbook pro. I think the specs are beyond what you need, but the added cost over the macbook is worth it, because the build quality is exceptional. I think it would be money well spent. Just take care of it please, don't be like my friend who uses his powerbook while in the jacuzzi. :D
 
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