Students considering purchasing a Macintosh should carefully examine the requirements and recommendations of their academic programs. Campus software standards Certain software packages are used in many colleges and departments across campus. While other packages can provide the same functions, there are significant convenience advantages to using one of the standard packages. In many courses in which assignments are submitted in digital format, it is expected that the files submitted will conform to these standards. About laptops Students may find that laptop computers offer significant advantages of mobility.
Some colleges require laptops in their upper division and graduate programs.
Connections in many campus buildings and computer labs are being created to support use of laptops on campus. Advice on acquiring a computer Computer technology continues to change rapidly, and prices for computers continue to drop. Depending on the student's individual situation and curricular choices, it may make sense to lease, or acquire a used computer initally followed by a new computer when entering the upper division or graduate programs. It is reasonable to expect that any computer will need upgrading over the course of four or more years. Make sure that your computer memory is expandable.