EmergencyMedicine Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Looking for a new computer for PA school. Right now I have a chromebook, i enjoy it but know I will need more. I am not usually a Mac user but open to anything. I am leaning towards a Microsoft Surface. Any suggestions and links are welcomed. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairmcc Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 I was just accepted and will be looking for a new laptop as well. I am in the same situation and do not plan to use a macbook unless it is highly suggested. I also like the microsoft surface mainly because of the versatility. This is what my program suggests: Hardware Modern, network-aware operating system Windows 7 or above, Mac OS Mavericks or above WiFi Wireless network capability 802.11n is strongly recommended Sound capable with headphone jack At least one USB port Long life battery* Printer Software Malware protection Current, fully-patched operating system Anti-virus software installed and up to date Anti-spyware software installed and up to date Modern, standards-compliant Web browser Google Chrome, Vivaldi, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, or Opera are good choices. Standards-based email client Must be capable of accessing campus email. Some students may wish to use the campus email exclusively. Standard "run time" environment for Java programs Software to read/write Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint formats Ability to read PDF files * Laptop batteries have a limited life span. It is very common for students to experience less than one hour battery life. This is a sign that the battery is old and should be replaced. Given the length of the school day, we strongly encourage students to replace old, failing batteries; and invest in a second spare battery. The Lithium ion (LiON) battery type is preferred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmash Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 If you're not really into Macs, I really like the Lenovo's. They're great computers, especially for the price, and have the best keyboard action out of any other brand that I have used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 If you're not really into Macs, I really like the Lenovo's. They're great computers, especially for the price, and have the best keyboard action out of any other brand that I have used.Ask your program.Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamminsammay Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 On 9/30/2017 at 1:27 PM, kmash said: If you're not really into Macs, I really like the Lenovo's. They're great computers, especially for the price, and have the best keyboard action out of any other brand that I have used. just wanna second this, i love my lenovo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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