I would like to buy a Surface Laptop 3 for studying computer science.
However, there's a variant with an Intel Core i5 processor with 8GB RAM and 256 GB SSD and an Intel Core i7 processor with 16 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD.
The second variant is a bit too expensive for me.
So my question is which variant would you recommend?
You may also know other laptops that are well suited for studying computer science.
Has anyone had experience with the Surface Laptop?
This is your work tool that has to deliver. I'd rather add a little more. Except when the price difference is big.
I don't know exactly what you use for programs in computer science studies, but the i5 is actually a great choice. The only question is what year it is from.
The question is, what do you have to do with it? Just type a little in Word and Excel or do complex programs have to be run that have to calculate something?
Either way, the second one is much faster and you will be glad you spent more because the laptop can be used quickly and smoothly.
The best thing to do is to add which two models are involved.
The 10th generation from 2019
Yes that is super. It's very strong and a good processor. Which programs are used the most for this? Just mail and surfing or more professional programs?
Unfortunately, I don't yet know what to expect in my studies or how complex the programs will be.
I already mentioned the model it is the Surface Laptop 3
But thanks for the answer.
Unfortunately, I do not know exactly which programs I will encounter in the computer science course.
I guess Java C ++ and Python etc.
Okay, unfortunately I don't know how much power these programs need, but if you want to buy a laptop for a long time now and still want to be on the move quickly later, you should take the i7. If that should last for 3 years or so then I would take the i5. Otherwise a completely different one. Because Microsoft Surface are quite expensive.
OK thanks.
The second variant is 280 euro more expensive, so I don't know if it's worth it.
The thing is, what is it supposed to deliver? In a pure computer science course you won't really need a lot of effort. So you spend a lot of money, which is in short supply among students, to be able to say what the thing can do and what it is actually used for. So shoot sparrows with a bazooka. In professional life you get a company notebook anyway or buy one that is tailored to your needs for private use.
He will have a lot of software with a lot of data and a powerful computer will make work easier. Is also useful in studies. There are some things that shouldn't be tried out on a company device while trying to evolve.
But they are expensive. Then prefer a Lenovo Thinkpad or Ideapad. You get the same hardware for something cheaper.
It depends on the course of study, and we didn't need it for us. This is the case with quite a few, who buy a fairly good computer because it was recommended to them and then they hardly use its performance.
"There are some things you shouldn't try out on a company device while you're trying to evolve."
There's the option to get a cheap private computer or to use a VM.
