Good laptops for Uni?? (1 Viewer)

[aandablitzer]

I won't be getting the surface with all the issues you guys are saying, also my brother has had one for a year and already has some problems. I'm thinking of either M1air, refurbished mbp, acer zenbook, acer aspire 5, but am unsure as to which one (leaning towards apple). PS i may choose to do business with a major in finance/marketing or i may do project/construction management. So would these laptops be fine for either course?

@aandablitzer where did you get your zenbook from and which model was it because all the zenbooks i see are like $1.7k

I got mine off ebay, can't remember the seller tho sorry

 

[mmmm.]

Apple sucks UNLESS you have the Quintet as seen here. I know I did vouch for the surface, but I got one for an extremely low price from an airport auction so you really can't complain about a huge bargain.

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I've read the thread and can't figure out what quintet is, is it for notetaking? cause when i search it up it comes up as a game

 

[quickoats]

I've read the thread and can't figure out what quintet is, is it for notetaking? cause when i search it up it comes up as a game

Mac iPad iPhone Airpods and Pencil

 

[aandablitzer]

I got mine off ebay, can't remember the seller tho sorry

and mine is an asus zenbook flip 14

 

[laterz laterz]

get a MacBook air, it's only $100 above your budget but trust me it will help you a lot

 

[BLIT2014]

Have a look to see if they have student discounts, you may be able to get 10-15% of the original price.

Otherwise, maybe stalk JB Hi-Fi sales.

 

[quickoats]

get a MacBook air, it's only $100 above your budget but trust me it will help you a lot

If you want one, wait until the new year for the Apple back to school sale. Usually you can get a free pair of beats but this year in the US you could also get free AirPods.

 

[mmmm.]

If you want one, wait until the new year for the Apple back to school sale. Usually you can get a free pair of beats but this year in the US you could also get free AirPods.

Do you remember what time/dates they had the deal on for (do they do the back to school sale every year?), because uni starts towards end of feb

 

[quickoats]

Do you remember what time/dates they had the deal on for (do they do the back to school sale every year?), because uni starts towards end of feb

Last year it was 7th Jan to 16th March https://www.apple.com/au/promo/pdf/Back_to_School_2020_Wave_2_AU.pdf

 

[mmmm.]

Last year it was 7th Jan to 16th March https://www.apple.com/au/promo/pdf/Back_to_School_2020_Wave_2_AU.pdf

Ty, and do U think the M1 air would be an eligible product since it's new?

Also it says that for students to be eligible:
"A full time or part time student aged 18 or over with a current student union card or student
identification card and studying at an accredited Australian university or other Apple
approved institution" but I don't have a student card and don't know when I'll get it

 

[quickoats]

Ty, and do U think the M1 air would be an eligible product since it's new?

Also it says that for students to be eligible:
"A full time or part time student aged 18 or over with a current student union card or student
identification card and studying at an accredited Australian university or other Apple
approved institution" but I don't have a student card and don't know when I'll get it

Once you enrol you’ll get a student email and that should be enough pretty sure

 

[khabibretiredtoday]

ASUS, Apple, Lenovo and Dell are the brands to go.

 

[BLIT2014]

Ty, and do U think the M1 air would be an eligible product since it's new?

Also it says that for students to be eligible:
"A full time or part time student aged 18 or over with a current student union card or student
identification card and studying at an accredited Australian university or other Apple
approved institution" but I don't have a student card and don't know when I'll get it

Which University mate?

 

[mmmm.]

Which University mate?

Still deciding, but either UTS or MQ for business

 

[mmmm.]

Hi guys, it's been some time and now I'm down to these laptops. Which would you guys say is better/prefer?

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[YonOra]

Pen and paper still a thing?

 

[laterz laterz]

Hi guys, it's been some time and now I'm down to these laptops. Which would you guys say is better/prefer?

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Lenovo Ideapad 14-inch Ryzen 5/8GB/256GB SSD 2 in 1 Device - Onyx Black

With its quad-core processor, 14-inch Full HD touchscreen, and slim form, the Lenovo Ideapad C340-05 14-inch 2-in-1 Laptop is a suitable choice for handling different productivity and entertainment tasks even while on the go. It can also quickly shift between laptop and tablet modes to suit your...

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Lenovo Ideapad 14-inch i5-1035G1/8GB/256GB SSD Laptop

Featuring a quad-core processor, fast storage, and a user-friendly interface, the Lenovo Ideapad 14-inch i5-1035G1/8GB/256GB SSD Laptop gives your productivity a boost even when you're out and about.

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one of the Lenovo ones

 

[Time&moretime]

After some experiences, is a gaming laptop suitable for uni study purposes? Would appreciate if someone can highlight the pros and cons of having one. Not after the very expensive one but a budget gaming laptop to be used for study. Would be appreciative to hear your inputs.

 

[thetestdude]

After some experiences, is a gaming laptop suitable for uni study purposes? Would appreciate if someone can highlight the pros and cons of having one. Not after the very expensive one but a budget gaming laptop to be used for study. Would be appreciative to hear your inputs.

In terms of specs, the gaming laptop would have gaming specs, which are above what one needs for uni generally (except for maybe high-demanding courses). If you're studying a not-so-demanding course (mainly using Office), then the gaming laptop would be more than enough.

Some pros:

- Less need to worry about whether or not a particular software can run
- More power allowing for smooth running of tasks (CPU, RAM)
- Will most likely have a better display (not really a great advantage but still good to have)
- Will most likely have a long lasting battery

Some cons:

- May be more expensive than a non-gaming laptop
- If your course is mainly about writing essays/reports and making presentations, then the gaming specs would be too high and not really useful (as a lot of non-gaming laptops can get you the specs you need for those basic tasks)

 

[Directrix]

After some experiences, is a gaming laptop suitable for uni study purposes? Would appreciate if someone can highlight the pros and cons of having one. Not after the very expensive one but a budget gaming laptop to be used for study. Would be appreciative to hear your inputs.

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