Quotes, Comments, and Ideas from MSU Students

Desktop

I absolutely love my desktop! I like that it is secure and I don’t have to worry about it. It has more memory than laptops and it was cheaper!
– Jen, Sophomore, General Management

I like my desktop computer because it has a great sound system, it isn’t broken easily, and I love having a lot of memory for papers, programs, and music!
– Sheryl, Senior, Human Biology

For some reason I think my information and papers are safer in a desktop.
– Candace, Senior, Marketing

It has a lot better sound system than a laptop. Most people don’t take laptops to class. Desktops have much more space.
– Jeff, Junior, Communications

I love my desktop because it I like having the security as it and it holds more memory and is capable of a little more.
– Stephanie, Junior, Psychology

I love my desktop! I have a flat screen so it doesn’t take up much space at all. A desktop is so much faster than a laptop. It has a lot more memory and better sound than a laptop too!
– Heather-Ashley, Sophomore, English

I like my desktop because it has a lot of space for my programs and games.
– Andre, Junior, Mathematics

I like my desktop because I don’t have to worry about not having power because my battery ran out. I also like my desktop because I have more memory.
– Heather, Senior, History

I love having a desktop computer because I can watch DVDs on it without having a television and DVD player. I feel that a desktop computer is much more reliable. I like having a larger screen and more memory that comes along with a desktop computer. Having a desktop computer is easier, at least to me, for completing lab reports and such things in Excel spread sheets.
- Alexa, Sophomore, Psychology

I’ve had both a laptop and a desktop throughout my college career and they have both been great. The laptop does give me portability but I don’t really take advantage of that since there are several computer labs located on campus.
- Angie, Sophomore, Telcommunication Information Systems

I like my desktop because it is convenient to have in my room, and allows me to get major work done within my room. Having a desktop also reduces the chances of my computer being stolen because it is not easily transportable. I also believe most desktop computers have more memory space, allowing users to utilize their computers in a variety of ways, without much limitation. Desktop computers are also slightly cheaper than laptop computers so you save a few bucks.
- Bosah, Senior, Economics

Laptop

Portable, light so you can take it to class. Laptops save space on your desk!
– Megan, Senior, Communications

Take your laptop to the library and get right on the internet!
- Paul, Freshman, Education

I love my laptop because I can take it with me anywhere I want to go, whether it is just moving it around in my room or taking it home for the weekend. Plus, it takes up a lot less room on my desk so I have room for other stuff.
– Sarah, Sophomore, Biology

I like my laptop because it’s portable. I can take it to class or the library. I like to travel a lot too so it’s easy to carry on the plane. I found it easier to move my laptop from place to place since I’m still in college and move around a lot. It just takes less time and not a hassle at all.
– Susan, Senior, Supply Chain Management

Because I can bring it wherever I want with me, it doesn’t take up a bunch of room, and as long as you’re smart, it is relatively secure. I never have to worry about finding a computer at the library, and with wireless access a lot of places on campus, it is very convenient even just stick in my backpack.
- Ryan, Junior, Microbiology