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Notebook + Public Highshool?

post #1 of 24
5/26/06 at 10:01pm
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Hi guys, I'm gonna do an highshool exchange to USA, in a public highschool and I'm thinking use notebook. Someone could tell me if there is any "problem"? Or, if isn't commom in a public highschool...?

What about an 17" notebook based? =P
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post #2 of 24
5/26/06 at 10:08pm
Depending on the highschool you may or may not be able to use the laptop in class. In some highschools the like people to have laptops, some do not allow it.

I would call the school that you are doing the exchange with and see if they allow the use of laptops in class. I know in my highschool, I was unable to use it in mosts class, the only one that I was able to use it in was my CCNA, and A+ cert classes.

As for using a 17" notebook, that is a rather large computer to carry from class to class, It is up to you whether or not you want to carry something like that.
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post #3 of 24
5/26/06 at 10:19pm
13/14 maybe 15.4 is a better size
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post #4 of 24
5/26/06 at 10:34pm
I have never seen/heard of anyone at a public high school use a laptop in class, and I know why. You being a new foreign kid is gonna be tough enough to fit in with the stuck up american kids, and by bringin a laptop to every single one of ur classes is not gonna help...

You will need a laptop/computer to do some of ur work, but not in class, especially not in public schools. If u were goin to some private parochial then maybe.
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post #5 of 24
5/26/06 at 10:43pm
in my highschool in texas [vrhs] quite a few people have laptops. theyre allowed with office permission in most classes. theyre allowed in the library at any time.

as for the size, i would reccommend a 15" or 12/13" because to carry a 17" around will become too tedious.
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post #6 of 24
5/26/06 at 11:01pm
as with piemaster, in my highschool (private) there were many people with laptops but very few brought them to school, and i can only remember 1 guy who brought a 17". Maybe if it was a very small laptop (12"-14") it would be easy and fun to carry, but you will probably not use it. Unless you are a senior or happen to find the computer-crowd, most people will think it is strange.

I brought my laptop to school (15.4') to have mini LAN parties once in a while but never needed or wanted to carry it because it was too heavy.
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post #7 of 24
5/26/06 at 11:28pm
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Thanks for reply guys, like I still don't know where (state/city) I'm going and also the school, I definitively won't use in school and yes in home and anywhere else, rsrsr...

Thanks guys!
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post #8 of 24
5/26/06 at 11:39pm
yeah, a few people in my school own lappys, and some (myself included) bring them from time to time, but certainly dont use it very much during class though. for instance.., i'll see them in the cafeteria, during study hall, etc, but not in class since pen + paper is still the best way to take notes
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post #9 of 24
5/27/06 at 12:18am
At my highschool, i diddn't really know anyone with a laptop. Never saw them in school, either.
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post #10 of 24
5/27/06 at 12:41am
Notebook + Highschool = -1notebook +2 pissed off parents.
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post #11 of 24
5/27/06 at 12:45am
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No thx.
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post #12 of 24
5/27/06 at 1:11am
I would say dont bring your laptop to HS. Only bring it if needed for presentations or if you can safely use it without being attacked. Usually the amount of notes can be done on paper and laptops to teachers are massive distractions.
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post #13 of 24
5/27/06 at 4:08am
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Originally Posted by Bahama.Llama
Notebook + Highschool = -1notebook +2 pissed off parents.

Oh man, that was my high school way back in the day, only it was Ti-83 graphing calculators getting jacked on a regular basis.
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post #14 of 24
5/27/06 at 4:06pm
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Originally Posted by flanken
Oh man, that was my high school way back in the day, only it was Ti-83 graphing calculators getting jacked on a regular basis.
Yeah, same here. I remember everyboyd having things like Mario and what not on those clacs too... good times!
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post #15 of 24
5/27/06 at 7:46pm
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Originally Posted by adinu
I have never seen/heard of anyone at a public high school use a laptop in class, and I know why. You being a new foreign kid is gonna be tough enough to fit in with the stuck up american kids, and by bringin a laptop to every single one of ur classes is not gonna help...

You will need a laptop/computer to do some of ur work, but not in class, especially not in public schools. If u were goin to some private parochial then maybe.
qft
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post #16 of 24
5/27/06 at 9:43pm
I think if He brings a laptop to class, He will get beaten up and have it taken from him. If you get here and realize that your going to need a laptop computer, I would wait until then to purchase one. Most laptops are heavy and cumbersome to carry around. Most computer science classes have classroom models that you can use. Just pack a jump drive to transfer files.
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post #17 of 24
5/28/06 at 12:28am
yeah definently dont bring a laptop to high school, heard of several gettin stolen

electronics seem to be a very popular target for thieves in high school
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post #18 of 24
5/28/06 at 9:03pm
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Originally Posted by flanken
Oh man, that was my high school way back in the day, only it was Ti-83 graphing calculators getting jacked on a regular basis.

Bah, i lost 2 ti-83+ calcs to punks . Managed to get through without losing my ti-89 though.
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post #19 of 24
5/28/06 at 11:14pm
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Originally Posted by pflanagan
electronics seem to be a very popular target for thieves in high school


mostly pocket goods though. in my school i am yet ot hear of a jacked lappy. calculators also rearly (but do) get jacked. the most common items are ipods and digital cameras
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post #20 of 24
5/29/06 at 12:33am
The sad truth, if its of value, you risk losing it. Not that anyne will punk you for it in the bathroom, but they may break into your car, locker, or backpack.
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