The following information is only applicable for the 2000-01 Academic Year. Check the School Requirements to see if your program recommends a particular platform. The choice between desktop and laptop computers is largely a personal one.
Laptop computers have advantages and disadvantages.
Because they are mobile, you can take your work anywhere and even use them to take notes in class. Off-campus users considering the choice between laptop and desktop computers should know in the event you need technical support, it is easier to bring your computer into the Information Center after you have arranged a laptop appointment. However, laptop computers tend to be more expensive and are more prone to loss or theft. My computer already has an internal modem and no Ethernet card. I may only be in a residence hall for one year, and then I plan to move off campus.