What Laptop Specs are Needed for a Physics or Natural Sciences Course?

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When purchasing a budget laptop for university studies in physics or natural sciences, focus on lightweight and affordable options rather than high-end specifications. Essential physics programs typically do not require advanced hardware, as the complexity of undergraduate problems has remained stable over recent years. Many university lab computers still operate on older systems like Windows XP, indicating that modern laptops do not need to be overly powerful. Consider exploring Dell's outlet site for suitable budget-friendly choices.
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i am buying a new laptop, on budget, for going to uni to do physics/ natural sciences.
what specs will i need to get o be able to run the essential physics programs for the course from the laptop?
 
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Do a search, this topic has (not surprisingly) come up a few times at this time of year.
My opinion, don't worry too much about the specs, the complexity of ugrad problems haven't got much worse in the last 5years, most of the lab computers will still be struggling by on windows XP.

My opinion -buy something light and cheap. Look at Dell's outlet site.
 
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