Guest marika3 Posted July 24, 2004 Report Share Posted July 24, 2004 I was just wondering if anyone could tell me how the prices are at Queen's computer store, or recommend a good place to buy a computer in Kingston. Also, does anyone have a suggestion for good/bad brands to buy? What about PC vs Mac? I've never shopped for a computer before, so any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Marika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Elaine I Posted July 24, 2004 Report Share Posted July 24, 2004 Hi Marika, I am rather rough on my laptop, given that I cart it to and from work, and it has flown across the ambulance more than once... I have a Toshiba, and have never had the slightest difficulty with it. Durability is certainly as good as they claim! On the other hand, I previously had an IBM laptop, and did not have near as good of time with durability. By the time the screen broke three times (not from dropping), I decided it was time to cut my losses. Just my opinion, Elaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest QM6 Posted July 24, 2004 Report Share Posted July 24, 2004 Hey Marika, The Queen's computer store website has their price list, at ccstore.queensu.ca - it looks kinda pricey compared to what you could find at Future Shop/Staples/etc, but it's convenient. There's some leasing programme they offer too if throwing down a bunch of money in one go's a problem (which if you get your line of credit set up, it shouldn't be). PC or Mac, it's more of a personal choice nowadays since there's really nothing you can't do with either one - find whatever fits in your price/size/weight range. Performance-wise, you can't go wrong either way. Me, I'm using a PowerBook (got it online at www.apple.ca - enter your student number in the store and you can get the discounts), and if I had to make the choice over again, I'd stick with it. I think my class might even be over 50% Mac now, seems like it's sweeping Meds '06. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest marika3 Posted July 24, 2004 Report Share Posted July 24, 2004 Thanks Elaine and QM6! That gives me something to go on, and if anyone else has an opinion, I'd love to hear it. Marika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JC15 Posted July 25, 2004 Report Share Posted July 25, 2004 Hey Marika, I have a laptop from Dell which I've had for 3 years now. I like having a laptop, but in all honesty I don't bring it out of my room very often. There are tons of computers in the library and there is a computer room in the hospital so if I need to use a computer when I'm studying, I just use those. Jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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