toyotabike Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Should I buy a tablet for school instead of carrying a 15 lb laptop around with a charger the size of a brick? Or having a actual keyboard is essential. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjm7 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Can't imagine not having a laptop. I use mine every day, all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotabike Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 I do own a 17 inch laptop and is rather technically advanced a few years back, but I was wondering would I be able to bring a tablet/ipad to class in replacement of the heavy bulk. I am asking because I do have some LBP and would like to reduce this problem as much as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Get a laptop that doesn't weigh much. Think ultrabook, macbook air, etc. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjm7 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Get a laptop that doesn't weigh much. Think ultrabook, macbook air, etc. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4 Yes, I agree. I think you're going to want a laptop. I use a 13" MacBook Pro, and it's been incredible to me. A MacBook Air would be great, I'm sure. Expensive, I'm aware, so you'll have to decide what's right for you. You certainly want something dependable, though (and always back everything up to Dropbox or a similar service, of course). If you happened to go the Mac direction, don't forget that they usually have a "back to school" type sale for folks with a ".edu" email address. I also strategically ordered mine during a yearly tax free weekend in NC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheshark89 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Our entire program uses IPADs (they are given to us on the first day of class). Most of us then bought a keyboard to go with it, and downloaded an app like notability, penultimate, or good reader and use them to take notes. It's definitely less bulky than a computer, and gives you the opportunity to write notes without having to print out the lecture materials (using a stylus). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted September 13, 2013 Moderator Share Posted September 13, 2013 Another good thing to do is wait until after tax free weekend. I use to work at best buy, and the week after we would get tons of returns. Try are perfectly fine, people just returned them because they realized tax free really isn't that much. Then you can buy a MacBook cheap at the open box price ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotabike Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 I have an idea now. I will take back the 13in hp probook that I gave to my gf and use it for my educational purposes. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted September 14, 2013 Moderator Share Posted September 14, 2013 I like a laptop with a keyboard as I don't like onscreen keyboards. I also use a phone with buttons instead of on screen keys. I don't want to have to use a stylus just to type. if you just need something small for notes and internet you could get a notebook computer like an acer aspire that weights only a few pounds and costs less than 350 bucks and use the full sized computer at home. 3.3 lbs http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-V5-131-2629-Laptop-Black/dp/B00CU2K6MS/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1379117389&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=basic+acer+aspire+notebook+size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Steve Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 http://clamcase.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Like others have said, get a lighter laptop instead. I don't know about windows laptops but even if you don't go with an ultra-thin laptop, regular macbook is pretty light and I almost never carry a charger with me. The only days I would bring it is if I know I would be in school for more than 5 hours. Tablet is useless for didactic year. For example, android tablets and ipads do not have a good power point program that you can use to take good notes on. And you will need to take good notes. FAST. Maybe you will find it more useful for rotations, when you really can't carry a laptop with you but still want to look stuff up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taotaox1 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Our school "gave" (read forced us to buy) ipads. They are only nominally useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotabike Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Our school "gave" (read forced us to buy) ipads. They are only nominally useful. Was it at a discounted price compared to market value? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taotaox1 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Who knows, as it is lumped into the crazy 5k of "tech" fees they charged us over the past year. I am sure they paid a bulk rate of some sort, but..... Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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