r/AskComputerScience • u/[deleted] • Oct 12 '19
NEED HELP!
Hey guys, I'm studying a major in computer science and I looking for a new computer.
I was looking for options and I can't decide between an ultrabook or a gaming laptop. I have to mention that I have like a desktop gaming PC, so I was leaning towards an ultrabook, but I don't know if that's a good choice.
The ultrabook that I had in mind was the Razer Stealth 13. You guys got any opinions or recommendations?
PD. Sorry for the grammar :)
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u/CarbonCommandant Oct 13 '19 edited Oct 13 '19
Since you already have a gaming PC like me, you don’t have to worry about getting a pricy setup. A fantastic $300 computer I myself use strictly for running code compilers, doing homework, etc. is the Lenovo ThinkPad T450. Someone on here recommended it to me and I am insanely happy with it!
I’m not sure it will run something like say MATLab or play high end video games, but it has a kickass processor and is insanely fast so who knows.
Sincerely, Junior Electrical Engineering student.
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u/NORSTU8 Oct 13 '19
Go for the ultrabook, you're very unlikely to need a lot of computing power unless you are doing graphics or heavy machine learning. Plus carrying a heavy laptop around is annoying - I find it bad enough with a 15" MacBook Pro
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Oct 13 '19
Is the macbook pro 15 inch really not that portable? Apple’s principle for all its laptops are literally to make them as slim and minimalistic as possible. They are pretty light and carry nice computing power. But i have a 2019 macbook pro 13 inch so maybe its a little different.
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u/NORSTU8 Oct 13 '19
Mines a previous generation retina so it weighs quite a lot in comparison to modern machines. The new 13" MBP are a really nice size though!
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u/roll4dubs2 Oct 13 '19
You could ssh into a remote server on a chromebook but than you need constant internet to do anything
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u/MikeHammer9 Oct 13 '19
I’d get something with a big monitor. Even tho you have a desktop already, it will be nice to have all that screen space when you’re programming on the go. Plus since you are CS i bet you’ll have like 20 tabs open at a time and a big screen is nice for that. Big laptop!!!
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u/Bottled_Void Oct 13 '19
Pretty much the cheapest laptop you can buy will be perfectly fine for a degree. So long as it can do some sort of office suite.
I'd say the biggest things will be screen size and weight maybe consider battery life if you aren't able to plug it in everywhere.
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u/Case987 Oct 13 '19
I did not read your entire post as I am multitasking on my monitors as I type. I am going to end this thread once and for all and recommend what I think is the best setup.
You must get dual monitor and purchase or build your own pc. This will cost roughly $500 to $800 depending on whether you want to game. The dual monitors thatyou should get should be inexpensive so go for something like this https://www.amazon.com/HP-23-8-inch-Adjustment-Speakers-VH240a/dp/B072M34RQC/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=monitor&qid=1570945539&sr=8-3
They are roughly a hundred dollars and have good color and can be adjusted in a variety of ways.
Lastbut not least purchase a cheap laptop in the range of 200 to 300 for work at where transportation is needed.
This concludes the ultimate setup but its just my opinion take it for a grain of salsa.
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u/hitthatmufugginyeet Oct 13 '19
I would go for an ultrabook, I have and love the Matebook X Pro