What computer for college?

[Greedo]

So what does everyone else do to get education discount on hardware?

teach.

 

[Spartan_aG1]

Apple is the only option then? Are the discounts greater in that store?

No, they have Dell, Alienware, Hp, ect..

But I prefer a Mac since I've had one since high school..

 

[Eidorian]

No, they have Dell, Alienware, Hp, ect..

But I prefer a Mac since I've had one since high school..

So why can't you get an Ultrasharp on discount?

 

[thegoldenmackid]

Yeah my comment was about the monitor...Clearly I do not suggest getting an Alienware as a replacement for a MacBook Pro.

 

[Spartan_aG1]

So why can't you get an Ultrasharp on discount?

I'm not exactly sure on the displays, I only checked out the Apple section and only peeped the rest.

I'll have to go check it out but I'd definitely go with an Ultrasharp instead of a LED display if it's an option.

 

[Eidorian]

I'm not exactly sure on the displays, I only checked out the Apple section and only peeped the rest.

I'll have to go check it out but I'd definitely go with an Ultrasharp instead of a LED display if it's an option.

It's just really strange that it seems that you can only get a discount on the campus store.

Apple and Dell have education sites for schools. Here's my online shopping for hardware.

 

[kellen]

Do you play games or anything that would stress the 9400?

Are you really going to need the screen when you travel with it?

If no to both of above, get a 13" MBP and an external.

If you do play games or need more screen real estate, get the 15 and an external.

 

[Greedo]

It's just really strange that it seems that you can only get a discount on the campus store.

he can get a discount anywhere that offers student discounts with a student ID, or proof of enrollment, etc...

i think the question is does his grant only allows him to buy thru the campus bookstore, or can he buy elsewhere.

 

[Spartan_aG1]

Do you play games or anything that would stress the 9400?

Are you really going to need the screen when you travel with it?

If no to both of above, get a 13" MBP and an external.

If you do play games or need more screen real estate, get the 15 and an external.

I don't play games, I have an Xbox 360 for that.

I'd like to have a powerful computer and an amazing external since I'm going to be a graphic design and photography major.

 

[Spartan_aG1]

he can get a discount anywhere that offers student discounts with a student ID, or proof of enrollment, etc...

i think the question is does his grant only allows him to buy thru the campus bookstore, or can he buy elsewhere.

That's correct, the $6000 grant is for bookstore only meaning i can spend on books, computers, supplies, ect..
If i want to purchase the computer elsewhere, it comes out of my pocket.