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Hi,
Im going to be studying BSc geography at Durham University (🤞) and i was wondering if any students or anyone doing a similar course could recommend whether i should get an ipad, or a laptop and if so recommendations please!
Thank you!
#laptop
#Durham
#Ipad

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by livjones2407
Hi,
Im going to be studying BSc geography at Durham University (🤞) and i was wondering if any students or anyone doing a similar course could recommend whether i should get an ipad, or a laptop and if so recommendations please!
Thank you!
#laptop
#Durham
#Ipad

Definitely not an iPad. You will need a fairly up-to-date laptop as you'll be accessing geospatial software/systems. For maximum compatibility reasons you should probably get Windows OS.

This is the IT requirements for Durham:
https://www.durham.ac.uk/about-us/professional-services/computing-information-services/support/your-digital-equipment-/

You can also contact the Geography or IT department to ask for specific requirements for uour course.

Reply 2

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by RM-UK
Definitely not an iPad. You will need a fairly up-to-date laptop as you'll be accessing geospatial software/systems. For maximum compatibility reasons you should probably get Windows OS.
This is the IT requirements for Durham:
https://www.durham.ac.uk/about-us/professional-services/computing-information-services/support/your-digital-equipment-/
You can also contact the Geography or IT department to ask for specific requirements for uour course.


brilliant thank you so much!

Reply 3

Original post
by livjones2407
Hi,
Im going to be studying BSc geography at Durham University (🤞) and i was wondering if any students or anyone doing a similar course could recommend whether i should get an ipad, or a laptop and if so recommendations please!
Thank you!
#laptop
#Durham
#Ipad

Hey! Congratulations and good luck at Durham. 🥳

My friend studied geography and used an Apple macbook and would recommend. ☺️ You should be good with any up-to-date laptop though.

Durham Rep Mia

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by DurhamRep Mia
Hey! Congratulations and good luck at Durham. 🥳
My friend studied geography and used an Apple macbook and would recommend. ☺️ You should be good with any up-to-date laptop though.
Durham Rep Mia


thank youu!

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