I read somewhere (will link if I find it again) that Mac is necessary for computing courses. Is this true? I'd really prefer not to get a Mac but I will if I need it to run software/programs outside of class.
If not, I'm thinking of getting the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E540 here (link) - will this be sufficient for both Media Arts and Computer Science? Is there any software that these two courses require my laptop to run?
I know there will be labs available etc, but I prefer to have the option to complete the exercises at the library/at home rather than specifically going to a free lab.
I'm prone to doing work last minute and while I've vowed to change this, I predict that I'll probably slack off a bit here and there. I also face 1 hour and 30 minutes minimum transport time on the train/bus as well as 2 hour breaks between classes so I gathered that I'll need a better and lighter laptop than my school-issued one.
If not, I'm thinking of getting the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E540 here (link) - will this be sufficient for both Media Arts and Computer Science? Is there any software that these two courses require my laptop to run?
I know there will be labs available etc, but I prefer to have the option to complete the exercises at the library/at home rather than specifically going to a free lab.
I'm prone to doing work last minute and while I've vowed to change this, I predict that I'll probably slack off a bit here and there. I also face 1 hour and 30 minutes minimum transport time on the train/bus as well as 2 hour breaks between classes so I gathered that I'll need a better and lighter laptop than my school-issued one.