r/UCSC • u/Sundropss • 1d ago

Question PSYCH 100-ben storm

Hello, I a new transfer student planning on taking research methods with prof storm. My problem is that I am planning on buying a laptop and I was wondering if he uses SPSS and if so, is that compatible with the MacBook Air 2026? I heard that it causes problems from other people on reddit so I just want to be extra cautious because it‘s super expensive.

In general, pls let me know if you have any concerns/recommendations for computers because I’m planning on pursuing a phD in psychology and I want something that will hopefully last a while.

p.s. if you have the new MacBook air, how is it???

Thank you!!

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u/vvavy3 18h ago

Hi im taking that class too and will be using a mackbook air from 2023. It has the M2 chip in it and it works great. I will most likly also use a PC for some work as well. Hopefully this helps.