Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Desktop or Laptop for College Student
It seems that a lot of us are sending our kids off to college these days. Perhaps some of you have a thought on the desktop/laptop question (maybe it's not even a question for you). My oldest son will be a freshman at Baylor in the fall. (At least he's not going to USC . . .) In any event, we are in the process of buying a computer for him. A friend of ours got their son a desktop, thinking it is harder for a desktop to be lost or stolen. My lovely wife thinks that we should likewise get a desktop for our son, as he doesn't always keep up with things. I'm thinking that a laptop is the way to go, as you can take it anywhere, and he may need it in class at some point. What have the rest of you done? Other thoughts? Is it OK to post non-football queries here? Best to all, Mark GO IRISH!
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IMHO it is not only ok to post non-football topics, but encouraged!
Hey Mark,
We have gone with the laptop. Assuming Baylor is like most campuses, it is probably wireless everywhere these days. So that means kids can sign on sitting in the quad, in the library, sitting on the lofted bed, etc. Very little seems to be printed except the occasional final paper so most things are online including new assignments. One option to consider is to get insurance on the laptop if you truly fear a loss of some sort. We do know kids that prefer the desktop, but that is mostly because they do not use it much. One other thing is that all campuses have many computer labs/stations where kids can get online while moving around campus.
DG
Perfect . . . thanks - both of you. Mark
Is this THE Mark Day? And his first posting is about a computer and not football (yes, saw the "at least it's not USC" comment)
Marcus Daius, welcome to the blog.
While my daughters are years away from college, I would definitely agree with the Godfather--go laptop, and trust your son to take care of it. And make sure you have recplacement coverage!
The Colonel
Colonel,
Yes, it is me. A kinder, gentler version, hopefully. In any event, I am new to the blog and I don't know who is who (who is whom?). I know that Don is the "godfather". Perhaps you can send me an email at markday@bflassociates. - Mark
Mark
The "Colonel" is the other Don, last name of Wussler, class of '83. Glad you've joined. I hope you continue to join in.
Now I have to go contemplate responding to the Godfather's most excellent lead-in to the season.
Still, 28(!) years later he puts pressure on me.
Happy 2007!!
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