Should Albright students purchase a desktop or laptop computer? Which is better?
It Depends. Laptops are more expensive (for the same capacity & speed), and more prone to theft and damage, but they allow a student to find their own quiet place to work, and can take advantage of the campus wireless network (Wireless Internet access is not available everywhere on campus see the Albright College Student Technology Services Guide for more information). Q: What specification / kind / speed / brand of computer should Albright students purchase?-top- A: Albright makes the following recommendations regarding new computer purchases: Buy a Name Brand (For example: Apple, Dell, Gateway, HP, Compaq, IBM, Sony, Lenovo, or Toshiba, according to your preference.) Avoid discount brands, home-built units, promotional models, or retired or donated commercial computers (support and warranties can be hard to come by or are seldom honored in these cases) Laptop or desktop? Laptops are more expensive (for the same speed & power) and vulnerable to theft and damage. However, they allow a
