How much RAM laptop for (media) computer science studies in 2021?

Fu
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I would like to study something that is in the direction of media informatics and am looking for a new laptop / notebook for it. How much RAM is up-to-date for this? Is 8 GB enough these days or should you go for an expensive 16 GB model? Is there anything else important to consider?

No

At least 16 GB and an average of 32 GB. I would prefer to go with 32 but you have to see how it fits in price!

fl

Hi. So my "cheap" phone already has 6GB. I find 8GB rather scarce, not because of IT, but because of web browsing, possibly VMs, etc.

Fu

OK thanks! I'm still unsure how many inches it must be. Do you have a recommendation?

No

I can be on the first-name basis with you. I would take 15 inches. 17 is too big and 13 too small

Fu

OK thanks! Another question, if it's okay: How often does it happen that you take your laptop with you to university? Continuously or rarely?

No

Daily or yearly. Depends on the user. I use my Surface every day and have replaced my notebook!