I plan on taking mine as I'm not a fan of using laptops expecially as I as I already have a better device, it'd mean I spend less time in coffee shops but will save time as I will be working in my room without distractions. It is also much harder to break, lasts longer and is faster by a mile, the only downside being the portability, I don't see anything wrong with it otherwise.
Also my course is a lot of clinical work so not too many essays (hopefully).
I do belive some things are WiFi blocked but a lot less than there used to be though, just check with the uni just in case.
I'll be living in student accommodation but it's less than a minutes walk from my lectures so I can quickly pop home type up my notes ahd get on with my day without the need to charge my laptop or haul it around.