Re: College computer

Rob:

I was wondering why not a desktop??
Unless she really wants a laptop (eg: maybe she does intend to take it to
class to take notes) then she can get a Dim 2400 real real cheap and it may
be good enough for her purposes.

Mel

<Rob> wrote in message news:pgv7k1dpti3k7ahbq7gsabrespa5kbgebn@xxxxxxxxxx
> On 05 Oct 2005 09:28:15 -0400, <ahall@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>
>>Our eldest is a senior in high school,
>>so I am starting to think about what
>>type of computer to get her for college.
>>
>
> I'm in the same boat for my 2nd daughter if she decides to go to a
> dorm. The concern I have is that if I get her a laptop (my preference
> except for this concern that follows), it will be too easy for it to
> be stolen and should it be stolen, it may be compounded by the fact
> that her work would be missing too. That almost forces me to let her
> take her desktop from home to college or get another desktop for
> college. Yeah, I suppose desktops could be stolen but I'm guessing
> it's less likely due to size/bulk. Well I'm not going to lose sleep
> over this now but its just a thought meanwhile.
>
> But if anyone has any suggestions, please suggest... thanks.


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