UVA Class of 2016 Forum

[NoodleyOne]

It all depends on what you plan on using it for. If you're not going to do any intensive stuff, get something that's more cost effective. You don't need the latest Nvidia card with the latest processor and shit if all you're going to do is use word and netflix.

[shibby]

It all depends on what you plan on using it for. If you're not going to do any intensive stuff, get something that's more cost effective. You don't need the latest Nvidia card with the latest processor and shit if all you're going to do is use word and netflix.

Yeah, I agree. People tend to buy "too much laptop," which I'm guilty of as well, so I'm trying to be smarter about it this time.

[Yardbird]

So uhhh when's everyone moving in? I'll be moving in July 15th-18th and then off to Boston for a month to work. I'll be back right before orientation starts.

[digifly]

So uhhh when's everyone moving in? I'll be moving in July 15th-18th and then off to Boston for a month to work. I'll be back right before orientation starts.

Early to mid August I think. Aiming for around the 10th-ish!

[NoodleyOne]

Moving late June and just chillin by the pool until the school year starts.

[Monochromatic Oeuvre]

Really want to move in now but can't until August because I'm not allowed to move in before I turn 21

[NoodleyOne]

Really want to move in now but can't until August because I'm not allowed to move in before I turn 21

Wha? Says who?

[shibby]

Moving in August 12 when my lease starts.

[RSterling]

It all depends on what you plan on using it for. If you're not going to do any intensive stuff, get something that's more cost effective. You don't need the latest Nvidia card with the latest processor and shit if all you're going to do is use word and netflix.

Yeah, I agree. People tend to buy "too much laptop," which I'm guilty of as well, so I'm trying to be smarter about it this time.

I passed through best buy this weekend to check out laptops. It's true that the UVA suggetions are way too overpriced, but it's really tough for me to deny the MB air's sexyness. It definitely feels better-built than some of the PC counterparts.

With that said, I think I'm going to go with a mid-ranged ASUS. I have a fairly new desktop that I'll be using for most of my intense school-work at home. Laptop will mostly be for class/library.

[Monochromatic Oeuvre]

Really want to move in now but can't until August because I'm not allowed to move in before I turn 21

Wha? Says who?

Real Property Inc, who wouldn't allow me to begin a lease in May, June or July. Fortunately, I turn 21 before orientation or I wouldn't have been able to get a 1BR.

[digifly]

Really want to move in now but can't until August because I'm not allowed to move in before I turn 21

Wha? Says who?

Real Property Inc, who wouldn't allow me to begin a lease in May, June or July. Fortunately, I turn 21 before orientation or I wouldn't have been able to get a 1BR go to Bar Review on Thursdays.

FTFY

[Monochromatic Oeuvre]

Really want to move in now but can't until August because I'm not allowed to move in before I turn 21

Wha? Says who?

Real Property Inc, who wouldn't allow me to begin a lease in May, June or July. Fortunately, I turn 21 before orientation or I wouldn't have been able to get a 1BR go to Bar Review on Thursdays.

FTFY

One day I'm gonna read my post history as a disgruntled 1L and remember the time I thought housing was more important than drinking

[shibby]

It all depends on what you plan on using it for. If you're not going to do any intensive stuff, get something that's more cost effective. You don't need the latest Nvidia card with the latest processor and shit if all you're going to do is use word and netflix.

Yeah, I agree. People tend to buy "too much laptop," which I'm guilty of as well, so I'm trying to be smarter about it this time.

I passed through best buy this weekend to check out laptops. It's true that the UVA suggetions are way too overpriced, but it's really tough for me to deny the MB air's sexyness. It definitely feels better-built than some of the PC counterparts.

With that said, I think I'm going to go with a mid-ranged ASUS. I have a fairly new desktop that I'll be using for most of my intense school-work at home. Laptop will mostly be for class/library.

I've been looking into ASUS's too. Think I'll end up going with a Lenovo but they look like a solid backup choice. I love my MBP retina display, so I totally understand the temptation. BUT, it's true that Macs are ways overpriced so I'm selling mine to buy a new PC + have extra cash leftover.

[WahooLaw24]

Moving late June and just chillin by the pool until the school year starts.

Jealous. Early August for me I'm thinking.

[hamy]

It all depends on what you plan on using it for. If you're not going to do any intensive stuff, get something that's more cost effective. You don't need the latest Nvidia card with the latest processor and shit if all you're going to do is use word and netflix.

Yeah, I agree. People tend to buy "too much laptop," which I'm guilty of as well, so I'm trying to be smarter about it this time.

I passed through best buy this weekend to check out laptops. It's true that the UVA suggetions are way too overpriced, but it's really tough for me to deny the MB air's sexyness. It definitely feels better-built than some of the PC counterparts.

With that said, I think I'm going to go with a mid-ranged ASUS. I have a fairly new desktop that I'll be using for most of my intense school-work at home. Laptop will mostly be for class/library.

I've been looking into ASUS's too. Think I'll end up going with a Lenovo but they look like a solid backup choice. I love my MBP retina display, so I totally understand the temptation. BUT, it's true that Macs are ways overpriced so I'm selling mine to buy a new PC + have extra cash leftover.

Get an ultrabook (unless you need an optical drive/intense graphics card)! Samsung and Dell both have solid options. Also, I believe if you call Dell you can say you're a student and get a discount (how I got my undergrad laptop and what I'll probably do for another in a month or so).

[shibby]

Yeah, I agree. People tend to buy "too much laptop," which I'm guilty of as well, so I'm trying to be smarter about it this time.

I passed through best buy this weekend to check out laptops. It's true that the UVA suggetions are way too overpriced, but it's really tough for me to deny the MB air's sexyness. It definitely feels better-built than some of the PC counterparts.

With that said, I think I'm going to go with a mid-ranged ASUS. I have a fairly new desktop that I'll be using for most of my intense school-work at home. Laptop will mostly be for class/library.

I've been looking into ASUS's too. Think I'll end up going with a Lenovo but they look like a solid backup choice. I love my MBP retina display, so I totally understand the temptation. BUT, it's true that Macs are ways overpriced so I'm selling mine to buy a new PC + have extra cash leftover.

Get an ultrabook (unless you need an optical drive/intense graphics card)! Samsung and Dell both have solid options. Also, I believe if you call Dell you can say you're a student and get a discount (how I got my undergrad laptop and what I'll probably do for another in a month or so).

It's a little unclear to me how much more beneficial it would be to have an Ultrabook over simply a fast, light, high quality regular laptop. To me it seems you're paying a premium for the name. Am I wrong?

[Jaqen]

I'm legit sad to say good bye, but I gotta check out.

[NoodleyOne]

It's a little unclear to me how much more beneficial it would be to have an Ultrabook over simply a fast, light, high quality regular laptop. To me it seems you're paying a premium for the name. Am I wrong?

Ultrabooks are really light. I'm not really a fan, since I do some stuff that needs more machine, but they're the equivalent of Macbook Air's, I believe, for half the price. Also, some have touch screens (for some reason).

[shibby]

It's a little unclear to me how much more beneficial it would be to have an Ultrabook over simply a fast, light, high quality regular laptop. To me it seems you're paying a premium for the name. Am I wrong?

Ultrabooks are really light. I'm not really a fan, since I do some stuff that needs more machine, but they're the equivalent of Macbook Air's, I believe, for half the price. Also, some have touch screens (for some reason).

Got it. Yeah, I'm looking for something a little more substantial, namely because I'm prone to dropping things and don't want something too delicate. Also, hate the inundation of touch screens. Flooding the market, it's annoying.

[hamy]

You could definitely find non touch screen ultrabooks. If simply by a matter of personal preference you want something more hefty/less delicate then that's perfectly fine. Just in general ultrabooks are nice and light form-wise and offer substantial computing power while taking up less space/power. The SSD and low-power CPU requirements means you'll have a much quicker computer using less juice thus lasting longer. Of course if you simply find the same components in a 'regular' laptop that works. You're not necessarily paying a premium for the name but rather the higher-end components that are required to be used in an 'ultrabook.'

It's a little unclear to me how much more beneficial it would be to have an Ultrabook over simply a fast, light, high quality regular laptop. To me it seems you're paying a premium for the name. Am I wrong?

Ultrabooks are really light. I'm not really a fan, since I do some stuff that needs more machine, but they're the equivalent of Macbook Air's, I believe, for half the price. Also, some have touch screens (for some reason).

Got it. Yeah, I'm looking for something a little more substantial, namely because I'm prone to dropping things and don't want something too delicate. Also, hate the inundation of touch screens. Flooding the market, it's annoying.

[Br3v]

I'm legit sad to say good bye, but I gotta check out.

Good luck!

[gaucholaw]

Have any of you guys considered joining the Jefferson Society? It looks awesome.... but it's on every FRIDAY night ....

[syd625]

I'm a relatively recent admit off the waitlist and am searching for an apartment. If anyone has signed a lease for a one-bedroom and needs to back out or is looking for a female roommate for a 2bd/2ba in the Pavilion, please let me know. Thanks!

[NoodleyOne]

Will officially be moved in on the 23rd of this month, but going to be back and forth for a few weeks while I settle affairs...

Still, so excited. TSO EXCITED!!!!!

[Br3v]

Will officially be moved in on the 23rd of this month, but going to be back and forth for a few weeks while I settle affairs...

Still, so excited. TSO EXCITED!!!!!

Dude that's like 9 days!