Computer Science and Laptops

[anon]

Hi,

I will be starting a degree in comp sci soon, however I am wondering if
having a laptop for it is a priority? I have looked at the syllabus , and
have found that my degree consists of a fair bit of mathematics/programming
and general ICT. So considering the university will probably have computer
labs and the degree seems to be to some degree theoretical, is there any
point?

Thank you.

[Ian B.]

I assume you'd have a desktop anyway? A laptop is a nice alternative,
takes up less room, easy to take home in hols/for the odd weekend, plus
you can take it between your room and uni easily, which can be handy if
you want to do presentations or something.

That said it's far from essential, as you probably have disk space at
uni you can access at home and the same with your uni e-mail. I was in a
similar dilemma last year (tho I do physics) and am glad in many ways I
got a laptop as it gives you the flexibility. Of course I paid a fair
bit for the privilege tho, so really it comes down to whether you can
spare the money for it, or it might be put towards something more useful.

Ian

Post by anon
Hi,
I will be starting a degree in comp sci soon, however I am wondering if
having a laptop for it is a priority? I have looked at the syllabus , and
have found that my degree consists of a fair bit of mathematics/programming
and general ICT. So considering the university will probably have computer
labs and the degree seems to be to some degree theoretical, is there any
point?
Thank you.

[ts86]

Post by anon
Hi,
I will be starting a degree in comp sci soon, however I am wondering if
having a laptop for it is a priority? I have looked at the syllabus , and
have found that my degree consists of a fair bit of mathematics/programming
and general ICT. So considering the university will probably have computer
labs and the degree seems to be to some degree theoretical, is there any
point?
Thank you.

I don't really NEED one, but if you do then it's like a privilege. Much
more convenient etc.

[John Porcella]

Post by anon
Hi,
I will be starting a degree in comp sci soon, however I am wondering if
having a laptop for it is a priority? I have looked at the syllabus , and
have found that my degree consists of a fair bit of

mathematics/programming

Post by anon
and general ICT. So considering the university will probably have computer
labs and the degree seems to be to some degree theoretical, is there any
point?
Thank you.

I suspect that your department will be stuffed with computers.

Save your money for the fees.