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Most students will buy laptops for college instead of [[desktops]] because they are smaller and more convenient for mobile use.
 
Most students will buy laptops for college instead of [[desktops]] because they are smaller and more convenient for mobile use.
 
===Choosing Between a Mac or a PC===
 
===Choosing Between a Mac or a PC===
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At 鶹Ƶ, almost every student has his or her own personal computer.  Among the first-year class of 2008-2009 school year, approximately 495 students owned a Windows computer, and 225 students owned a Macintosh computer.  However, the choice of purchasing a Windows or a Mac is entirely up to the student.  Both Windows and Macintosh are fully supported at 鶹Ƶ, and each has its own advantages.
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At 鶹Ƶ, almost every student has his or her own personal computer.  The choice of purchasing a Windows or a Mac is entirely up to the student.  Both Windows and Macintosh are fully supported at 鶹Ƶ, and each has its own advantages.
 
====Macintosh====
 
====Macintosh====
 
[[Macintosh| Macintosh computers]] are supported by 鶹Ƶ, and [[GTS]] should be able to handle any problems one might encounter with a Mac.  Though a Mac will be more expensive than a Windows, they are more virus protected, and are designed for certain types of professional use, such as graphic art and visual editing.  Macintosh computers are equally compatible as Windows are on the 鶹Ƶ Campus, and do not require any anti-virus software.
 
[[Macintosh| Macintosh computers]] are supported by 鶹Ƶ, and [[GTS]] should be able to handle any problems one might encounter with a Mac.  Though a Mac will be more expensive than a Windows, they are more virus protected, and are designed for certain types of professional use, such as graphic art and visual editing.  Macintosh computers are equally compatible as Windows are on the 鶹Ƶ Campus, and do not require any anti-virus software.
 
=====Variations of Macintosh Laptops=====
 
=====Variations of Macintosh Laptops=====
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*Macbook (white)
 
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*New Macbook (silver)
 
 
*Macbook Pro
 
*Macbook Pro
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*13 in
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*15 in
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*17 in
 
*Macbook Air
 
*Macbook Air
  
 
====Windows====
 
====Windows====
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[[Windows| Windows computers]] are also supported by 鶹Ƶ, and any problems one may encounter with a Windows machine, [[GTS]] should be able to fix.  Many students find it convenient to buy a Windows computer because they are affordable, and have the right amount of processing power to handle any project or assignment handed out by the college.  Another advantage is that almost every type of computer game is written for a Windows machine.
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[[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] computers are also supported by 鶹Ƶ, and any problems one may encounter with a Windows machine, [[GTS]] should be able to fix.  Many students find it convenient to buy a Windows computer because they are affordable, and have the right amount of processing power to handle any project or assignment handed out by the college.  Another advantage is that almost every type of computer game is written for a Windows machine.
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The [[鶹Ƶ Wireless Network|鶹Ƶ Network]] only supports [[Windows 10]] which comes equipped with Microsoft Security Essentials.
  
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Unfortunately, Windows computers are susceptible to viruses.  Therefore, students are given an [[anti-virus| anti-virus software]] issued by 鶹Ƶ.  Computers without anti-virus software, or have a different type of anti-virus software not issued by 鶹Ƶ will not be able to access the 鶹Ƶ Server.  For this reason, students '''should not purchase their own anti-virus software'''.  The [http://greg.gac.edu/download 鶹Ƶ anti-virus] is available for download at greg.gac.edu/download
 
 
=====Variations of Windows laptops (manufacturers)=====
 
=====Variations of Windows laptops (manufacturers)=====
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*Compac
 
 
*Dell
 
*Dell
 
*HP
 
*HP
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*Thinkpad
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*ASUS
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*Lenovo
 
*Toshiba
 
*Toshiba
  
 
[[Category:Hardware]]
 
[[Category:Hardware]]

Latest revision as of 10:26, 21 May 2020

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A laptop (also notebook) is a personal computer designed for mobile use. It includes most of the features of a desktop computer (i.e. screen, keyboard, mouse or track pad, etc) in one small lightweight unit. It is convenient enough to be used on one's lap, hence the name Laptop.

Choosing a Laptop for College

Most students will buy laptops for college instead of desktops because they are smaller and more convenient for mobile use.

Choosing Between a Mac or a PC

At 鶹Ƶ, almost every student has his or her own personal computer. The choice of purchasing a Windows or a Mac is entirely up to the student. Both Windows and Macintosh are fully supported at 鶹Ƶ, and each has its own advantages.

Macintosh

Macintosh computers are supported by 鶹Ƶ, and GTS should be able to handle any problems one might encounter with a Mac. Though a Mac will be more expensive than a Windows, they are more virus protected, and are designed for certain types of professional use, such as graphic art and visual editing. Macintosh computers are equally compatible as Windows are on the 鶹Ƶ Campus, and do not require any anti-virus software.

Variations of Macintosh Laptops
  • Macbook Pro
  • 13 in
  • 15 in
  • 17 in
  • Macbook Air

Windows

Windows computers are also supported by 鶹Ƶ, and any problems one may encounter with a Windows machine, GTS should be able to fix. Many students find it convenient to buy a Windows computer because they are affordable, and have the right amount of processing power to handle any project or assignment handed out by the college. Another advantage is that almost every type of computer game is written for a Windows machine. 

The 鶹Ƶ Network only supports Windows 10 which comes equipped with Microsoft Security Essentials.
Variations of Windows laptops (manufacturers)
  • Dell
  • HP
  • ASUS
  • Lenovo
  • Toshiba
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