Laptop for mech & mech engineering/science (phys) (1 Viewer)

[coolkid96]

Hi I was wondering what sort of laptop/tablet/whatever i would need for my course. I know there's cad programs and all that, so how powerful would it have to be. I've started looking and found these, they're powerful and small, but idk if its worth it for engo or not, help pls

http://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers/toshiba/satellite-15-inch-touch-screen-notebook-sku-453167/

http://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers/toshiba/satellite-15-inch-notebook-sku-453127/

 

[ayecee]

Well, I'm hoping to get by (for the first year at least) with my Microsoft surface, which you could get for just over $300. has full office suite browser...
I'm not going to NEED something that can run desktop apps am I? I have a desktop pc at home, and if I need to use a desktop program whilst on campus, I can use the computers on campus?

As for OP, If you plan to use this pc for day-to-day stuff as well as uni, I'd get the touch screen one. But if you already have a computer at home for browsing, shopping, games etc, then maybe smaller, lighter ultrabook would suffice? or even a tablet?