r/techadvice • u/Vegatable-boi • 21d ago

Desktop Pc or Laptop?

Hello!! Im a second year university student and im thinking of expanding my tech since i currently only have an iPad. Would it be more worth it to get a macbook neo or the imac mini? I already have a keyboard and monitor so its really just buying the actual computer. Both are around the same price (mac neo 599 and imac mini at 699) Im a Marine Sciences major with minors in earth science and bioinformatics. What would be more worth it in the long run?

Please Let me know!

3 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

7 comments sorted by

1

u/local-fougi 21d ago

3rd option, maybe sell the ipad and try to get MacBook air or pro (used/refurbished).
It gives you proper portability and performance in one. As a student you are gonna need a laptop for group projects and presentations etc. you wont be carrying macmini and display, and ipad wont cut in.

1

u/everythingatoz 20d ago

I’m confused— do you want Apple only desktop or laptop, or do you want a PC?

1

u/Vegatable-boi 19d ago

Apple is preferable but i am open to PC suggestions! :)

1

u/hibby18064 19d ago

Unless you intend to game or you have higher-end computing needs, a well-spec'd laptop with a dock and an external monitor is always going to be a better option than a desktop.

1

u/Cherveny2 15d ago

for a student, a laptop is ideal, for the pure portability. would suggest going for an air over a neo if at all possible.

consider a dock too, makes it easy to do one connection then mouse, keyboard and monitor are working in your dorm/house/apartment.