Open Question: why should i get a laptop in college?
I am currently in college and I don't even know how I would managed without having a laptop of my own. In college there are a lot of papers to write and a lot of research to be done, and having a computer of your own in your dorm makes it so much easier to do you schoolwork. Some problems with computer labs on campus are having to wait to use the computers, not being able to save any of your wok on the computer (you will need a Flash drive which can be easily lost), and sometimes the labs have certain hours. There have been many nights where I am working on my computer into the very early horus of the morning and I would not have been able to do that in a lab. Having a laptop also makes scheduling easier because you will be able to be flexible and in control of when you do your homework and how you balance your work with your other college clubs and activities. College can be really busy and it is helpful to have a laptop to work with. I also don't like going outside too much after dark, so not having to walk between labs and my dorm is also very helpful.
I would also advise you to get a printer. There have been several occasions where I have gone to print something in the lab and the printer is out of paper or toner. A little printer in my room makes a world of difference. At some universities you have to pay per page to print, so having your own computer and printer may actually save you money over four years.
It is also a nice tool to be able to relax. I do like being able to browse the web at night before bed or video chat with my mom and dad in the evenings.
A laptop is definitely worth it. You can survive without it, but college is hard enough as it is and you should try to knock out any unnecessary difficulties.
Open Question: what should i upgrade to record PC games better?
RAM? i have 2.0 GB
Processor? i have a dual core 2.53 GHz
graphics card? i have radeon HD 2400 PRO (sucks)
please dont tell me i need to upgrade all ( it wont help)
which do i need to upgrade the most to be able to record my games?
thank you
jason
Open Question: should I Build My Own P.C. or Buy..? (or your P.C. build)?
The best option is to build your own (its fun, you know exactly what you are getting, more options, and its cheaper). The best places to go is http://newegg.com and http://tigerdirect.com (newegg is generally better)
well for your budget and needs is say something like this:
CPU: core i5-2500 (K version is for heavy overclocking, and is a better value if you overclock, but you said you dont really want to so)
Motherboard: any full atx socket B3 revision 1155 motherboard will do. id go for the P67 chipset.
Ram: 8gb of ddr3 (2x4gb), if you want to go above 1333 @ cl9, you will need to manually set it in the bios, like say if you got ddr3 1600 @ cl9, it will run 1333 @ cl9 unless you set it up.
Graphics: ati 6850 (smaller card) or ati 6950 (larger card, will need a full tower case or a mid tower that supports long cards). You can also go for something like the gtx560. the gtx560 is nvidia so you may be able to use CUDA while video editing. the gtx560 is small and will fit in any case.
PSU: 500-600W is enough. look for an 80+ certified antec, corsair, seasonic, silverstone, thermaltake, xfx or enermax brand.
HDD: 1tb 7200rpm 32-64mb cache hdd is good. if you want you can get a 32-64gb SSD and use it to boot windows and any games/software you want to load faster.
optical drive: any sata dvd burner will work fine.
case: antec, coolmaster, thermaltake and nzxt make really good cases. A ztx mid tower will work in most cases. the coolmaster haf 912 is a mid atx and is capable of longer graphics cards and its a cheaper case. but if you want the 6950 you will need that or a full tower.
OS: windows 7 home 64bit OEM
Open Question: Should I switch to Mac, please read whole question?
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Open Question: Which Macbook should I Get?!?!?!?
You either need a powerful Macbook Pro to become an iMac replacement, or a conveniently portable Macbook to open up for use with your internet usage. If you believe you will move the 'mobile computer' around a great deal, then you should get the Macbook Air because it's far lighter and more compact.
Up to you really, but you really have to decide what you'll be using it for!
Open Question: I went to apply at Sonics Drive-In But they say they do it online, should i still print off a application?
Open Question: How long should I charge my new SONY Vaio laptop for the first time?
You can always remove the battery from the laptop and just use the external power supply when it's not charging and this will also help the battery life, but again this is not recommended for people that use their laptop in the home mostly and is only if you take it for work every day and use battery power for an extended period of time.
Open Question: should I wait to buy an iPad, is there going to be a newer version soon? any ideas?
This happened with my current iPhone, i bought a new iPhone 3G a month before the release of iPhone 4... FML
thank you for your input!
Open Question: What kind of laptop should I get?
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Open Question: Which brand of laptop should I get? I'm a student?
I'd say pick one you like that has the features/options you like. For photo editing and digital drawings and movies, I'd suggest a larger screen, but other than that, it sounds like just about any laptop specification would work for you.
Open Question: When shopping for a new laptop, what are the questions I should ask about that product?
Surgest some of the programs you might use and the situations and there'll lead you to a good laptop.
