I am currently a college student going to school for computer engineering (which is a hybrid between computer science and electrical engineering) and I need to get a new laptop. I am familiar with both operating systems so the transfer wouldn’t be any major issues.
onHowever, the issue comes in when deciding what MacBook I need, which is why I am turning here. I have researched the new M3 chips extensively, and it’s nearly a 50/50 between “save your money and get an m2” versus “this chip is awesome.”
I am lost here and need some advice on what chip is the right move. Also, I have a Windows desktop at my home that can provide any Windows-specific software required.
I appreciate your help in advance, thanks guys!
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Just check with your engineering department to see if there will be software that doesn’t run on MacOS. Some colleges still use software that only works on Windows PC.
Edit: Get an M1 MacBook Pro 14-inch to save money and get good quality if the college doesn’t have software limitations.
Just check with your engineering department to see if there will be software that doesn’t run on MacOS. Some colleges still use software that only works on Windows PC.
Edit: Get an M1 MacBook Pro 14-inch to save money and get good quality if the college doesn’t have software limitations.
I took computer engineering as well although it’s been like 12 years… Anyways you’ll likely be using Matlab which apparently is pretty well supported. There may be other software tools you need to use but that will generally be tied to specific hardware you won’t be able to use other than at the lab anyways such as specific IDE’s or FPGA development tools etc.
I wouldn’t be too worried too much honestly.
I took computer engineering as well although it’s been like 12 years… Anyways you’ll likely be using Matlab which apparently is pretty well supported. There may be other software tools you need to use but that will generally be tied to specific hardware you won’t be able to use other than at the lab anyways such as specific IDE’s or FPGA development tools etc.
I wouldn’t be too worried too much honestly.
If you can afford , ger the M3 model, but it depends what softwares you’re gonna need, cause some of em are not available on Mac OS.
If you can afford , ger the M3 model, but it depends what softwares you’re gonna need, cause some of em are not available on Mac OS.