What laptop do you use for CPPCPA?

I’m buying a new windows laptop, I have a MacBook now, it’ll be helpful to know what you guys recommend for the program and the specs.
12 Replies
split
split2y ago
Anything with 16+ gigs of RAM is gonna be enough. What brand/model you use is preference. Some people use ThinkPads, but I don't like their Ctrl key placement. I use a Zephyrus G14. You are gonna be typing a lot so laptops with good keyboard should be a priority.
huran.ip
huran.ipOP2y ago
I don’t have any preference, as I never owned a windows laptop. But after some research I was thinking of Lenovo e14 gen 2 Core i7 11th gen 16 Gb 512 Gb 14" But I’m still doing more research and keeping my options open,
xtension7
xtension72y ago
Hi i ended up buying a new m2 16gb macair.. im gonna be fine right?
split
split2y ago
Both of those are fine specs wise as you will never create any computationally expensive software in this program. However @xtension7 if you have a Mac, most of the labs and assignments assume you will be using a Windows machine, so you will need your own workarounds for things to work sometimes.
xtension7
xtension72y ago
@split okok in ur experience are there other students that have macs as well or
split
split2y ago
Yes, the ones I know all had to use a Windows laptop at some point because they couldn't get something to work on Mac.
arjun.d3v
arjun.d3v2y ago
I just finished my first sem I have an m2 macbook air, worked perfectly fine for me
xtension7
xtension72y ago
Hey thanks thats actually such a huge relief because ive seen posts and comments going back and fourth
arjun.d3v
arjun.d3v2y ago
yeah if you have any questions feel free to message me 🙂
aer0_
aer0_2y ago
is the battery life good enough for a day of classes or do you charge while at school?
the magic guy
the magic guy2y ago
outlets are pretty readily available on campus tbh
aer0_
aer0_2y ago
In classes too?
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