Budget: The price difference between tablet and laptop is very big, so the first thing to consider is the budget. If the budget is sufficient, you can directly consider buying a laptop, otherwise you can consider buying a relatively low-priced tablet.
Objective: Freshmen should buy tablets or laptops, and their main purpose should be to study. The specific learning needs will vary from major to major. For example, some majors need to use more complex software, and some majors may only need to use simple document processing tools. Therefore, before buying, you need to know your professional learning needs and whether these needs can be met on a tablet or laptop.
Portability: If you need to carry a computer on campus, you need to consider the weight and volume of the computer. Tablets are usually light and portable, while laptops are relatively bulky. At this time, you can consider buying a portable laptop or tablet computer.
Multi-tasking ability: If you need to perform multiple tasks at the same time on the computer, such as browsing the web, processing documents, viewing charts, etc. , then you need to consider the performance of the computer. Notebooks are usually more powerful in hardware configuration and suitable for multitasking.
Other requirements: Some students may need to use specific software or equipment, for example, medical majors may need to use specific medical software, or music majors may need to use external equipment. At this time, it is necessary to consider whether the computer is compatible with these software or devices.
To sum up, freshmen should decide whether to buy a tablet or a laptop according to their personal needs and budget. If you need more powerful performance and processing power, or need to use specific software or equipment, then you can choose a laptop. If you need to be light and portable and have a longer battery life, you can choose a tablet.