Essential features for a computer

In the present day of the education system, it is almost vital for the modern day student to have access to a computer. Computers offer numerous different features which would be of great use for a student. There features would include access to the internet, memory size, portability, operating systems, programs the use of a USB port, the use of Adobe for the IT aspects of a course, Input devices and the list could keep going. I'm studying Applied Psychology in IADT, these features mentioned would be of great help for myself and my fellow students.

For typing our assignments, programs such as microsoft word, or open office for Mac would be what is needed to complete your assignments. Both open office and microsoft provide powerpoint also, which is essential for setting up any presentations which need to be done, and they have already came into play in my course.

The Internet is an absolute definite requirement for this course, as students are asked to carry out a lot of research. Wireless for the internet would make this easier on students, however an internet cable would suffice.

The memory size would be important, a large RAM would be very helpful storing your downloaded information and also various different applications such as Adobe.

It is also very important for a student to have a laptop which can be easily accessible and easily portable. While in college, you may not have access to a socket, so buying a laptop with a long lasting battery life would be extremely convenient. A nice fitted laptop bag would be great also, don't buy a biggish bag for a 13" screen size laptop, it would be better to buy a bag specially made for the laptop's screen size.

Microsoft, and Mac are the two main operating systems. Both of these are extremely could with providing the vital applications for this course. I am a Mac user myself, and i feel they provide a little more than the microsoft operating system.

USB ports are important for a college student. It is better to buy a laptop which contains two or more USB ports, as you may need to transfer information from one memory stick to another. Memory sticks are also very easy to carry around, so they wouldn't be a problem either.

Adobe is very important for my course, for the IT aspect side of the course, especially multimedia design. I have already been using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Both would be very useful to either buy or download onto a laptop.

Input devices can also be very helpful, especially scanners, which can put different kinds of data onto your laptop.

There are numerous different features a laptop can give a college student which can make their life a lot more easier when it comes to doing coursework. I know myself, the features on my laptop have provided me with the applications i need to complete my work.