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Student LAPTOP for Computer Science - Pronouncer - Sep 13, 2017
So im looking to get a student laptop to last me 4 years.
Ill be studying computer science for 4 years.
I live in UK so only UK amazon links please
(Unfortunatly we dont have LG Gram 13 or i woudlve got that)
My budget is 1.1k GBP
* - Aristan - Sep 13, 2017
post this in the computer section homie.
* - vad0x - Sep 13, 2017
https://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-15-ax200na-i7-7700HQ-GeForce-Dedicated/dp/B01N1UA5RC/ref=sr_1_14?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1505344499&sr=1-14&keywords=hp+omen
i have an older version of this with the gtx 965 and the i7-6700k and it works perfect for computer science and can game if i want. GL
* - Orgy - Sep 13, 2017
if youre doing computer science, i assume you'll be doing programming? shell related shit?
macbook pro.
* - SUI-3183372 - Sep 13, 2017
I recently got this to take to school for CS. It's a bit overkill but I can use it for anything really:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2WG5HN
Edit: Disregard Orgy's post. The drugs are getting to him.
* - GloryToBe - Sep 13, 2017
(Sep 13, 2017 04:24 PM)Orgy Wrote: if youre doing computer science, i assume you'll be doing programming? shell related shit?
macbook pro.
Look at his budget lol
* - Orgy - Sep 13, 2017
(Sep 13, 2017 04:30 PM)Gloryallowed Wrote: Look at his budget lol
is 1.1k gbp not enough for a macbook pro? shit it doesnt even have to be new -- i'm rocking a 5 year old macbook pro and i love it
(Sep 13, 2017 04:27 PM)Previously Known As.... Wrote: I recently got this to take to school for CS. It's a bit overkill but I can use it for anything really:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2WG5HN
Edit: Disregard Orgy's post. The drugs are getting to him.
pls dude you have us do all your CS shit for you
* - Pronouncer - Sep 13, 2017
(Sep 13, 2017 04:31 PM)Orgy Wrote: is 1.1k gbp not enough for a macbook pro? shit it doesnt even have to be new -- i'm rocking a 5 year old macbook pro and i love it
pls dude you have us do all your CS shit for you
1.1k is enought for a macbook pro. I get a student discount
* - GloryToBe - Sep 13, 2017
(Sep 13, 2017 04:31 PM)Orgy Wrote: is 1.1k gbp not enough for a macbook pro? shit it doesnt even have to be new -- i'm rocking a 5 year old macbook pro and i love it
They have definitely gotten more expensive lol
Used is risky though, better to shell out some more cash for a new computer.
* - Pronouncer - Sep 13, 2017
(Sep 13, 2017 04:33 PM)Gloryallowed Wrote: They have definitely gotten more expensive lol
Used is risky though, better to shell out some more cash for a new computer.
Student discount lets me get it for 1.1k
* - Yin Yang - Sep 13, 2017
You should get a thinkpad. You definitely don't need a gaming laptop
* - GloryToBe - Sep 13, 2017
(Sep 13, 2017 04:34 PM)Pronouncer Wrote: Student discount lets me get it for 1.1k
I'd say go for it, these types of things are what MacBooks are made for.
* - minimalist - Sep 13, 2017
$500 Chromebook, Crouton, and a Linux distro of your choosing. $1000 for a desktop that'll do whatever you need it to do.
* - Orgy - Sep 13, 2017
(Sep 13, 2017 04:36 PM)Gloryallowed Wrote: I'd say go for it, these types of things are what MacBooks are made for.
Exactly. Just get a MBP. I've done development for 7 years now (more, really, but I don't count my teenage years). I've used Windows machines, Linux machines, and OS X machines. OS X wins hands down. I hated on OS X for the longest time, spouting off the same shit everyone else does "over priced hardware etc" but realistically it's just a super solid machine. All of its components are built to mesh perfectly together. It's not mix and matching a bunch of hardware and drivers. Also, and I know this may seem small, but the body is aluminum. Even if you don't get a MBP, get an aluminum bodied laptop. The difference is quite noticeable when you're using it vs one of those shitty plastic machines.
Plus with OS X, pretty much everything you need is supported. You've got a built in terminal, you've got everything you need for development. If you choose to get into Apple-related dev, you'll have access to that as well (xcode).
Obviously you won't be able to do a whole lot of gaming on it, but what retard games on a laptop anyway
* - Mαxim - Sep 13, 2017
I bought one for uni today. Acer Spin 7.
i7, 8 GB RAM, CPU, GPU, Touchscreen, 2-i-1 (laptop & surfpad), 1.1 CM thin, much more.
Am loving it so far. It's one that i can easily recommend to you.