The computer would depend on what the high school student is currently studying at school and his extracurricular activities. If an HS student will only use the computer for research, internet surfing, and word processing, a very basic computer like a Chromebook will do.
I would always suggest a laptop for students because they are usually cheaper and they can be brought to school, to other homes, and coffee shops. Students don't usually need very high processing power because they won't be running professional software. Previous versions of Windows like Windows XP is good enough but I don't see any reason why students should not get the latest Windows and MS Office Applications. Students don't usually need an Intel 5 or Intel 7 processor or the latest Macbook.
They can get by with lower random access memory (RAM). Getting a laptop with a bigger read-only memory (ROM) is recommended because students often need more storage. Depending on the budget, a student may opt for a hard drive that is less expensive and has a bigger capacity but is more prone to damage or instability. If the student has the budget, a solid-state drive is very stable but this would mean lower storage capacity at an expensive price tag. But, of course, there are other alternatives such as external hard drives and flash drives.
Other students regularly perform other tasks such as video and photo editing or using other software due to extracurricular activities or for special class requirements. If this is the case, the student may then look into computers with higher specifications.
Desktops are also pretty good for students especially if it will be shared among siblings. Passing a laptop from one sibling to another makes it prone to damage. So, having a computer that is a desktop minimizes that risk.
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The computer would depend on what the high school student is currently studying at school and his extracurricular activities. If an HS student will only use the computer for research, internet surfing, and word processing, a very basic computer like a Chromebook will do.
I would always suggest a laptop for students because they are usually cheaper and they can be brought to school, to other homes, and coffee shops. Students don't usually need very high processing power because they won't be running professional software. Previous versions of Windows like Windows XP is good enough but I don't see any reason why students should not get the latest Windows and MS Office Applications. Students don't usually need an Intel 5 or Intel 7 processor or the latest Macbook.
They can get by with lower random access memory (RAM). Getting a laptop with a bigger read-only memory (ROM) is recommended because students often need more storage. Depending on the budget, a student may opt for a hard drive that is less expensive and has a bigger capacity but is more prone to damage or instability. If the student has the budget, a solid-state drive is very stable but this would mean lower storage capacity at an expensive price tag. But, of course, there are other alternatives such as external hard drives and flash drives.
Other students regularly perform other tasks such as video and photo editing or using other software due to extracurricular activities or for special class requirements. If this is the case, the student may then look into computers with higher specifications.
Desktops are also pretty good for students especially if it will be shared among siblings. Passing a laptop from one sibling to another makes it prone to damage. So, having a computer that is a desktop minimizes that risk.
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