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Posted by Erik Hernandez
Erik Hernandez
678 Points

Any recommendations for a good pc latop for coding and everything else that goes in to web development ? thanks.

I'm new to all this but i did see you have to use multiple coding languages.

4 Answers

Mike Hatch
Mike Hatch
14,940 Points
Mike Hatch
Mike Hatch
14,940 Points

Treehouse's very own unofficial spokesperson Chris Sean recommends the MacBook Pro 2017.

I would use what you have for now. A MacBook Pro isn't necessary until you go pro. I'm still using a Windows 10 Laptop. Besides, you might get hired eventually with a company that provides you with a free MacBook.

Cooper Runstein
Cooper Runstein
11,850 Points
Cooper Runstein
Cooper Runstein
11,850 Points

Pretty much any laptop that has an internet connection and isn't over ten years old is good enough. A good laptop never made anyone a better programmer.

Erik Hernandez
Erik Hernandez
678 Points
Erik Hernandez
Erik Hernandez
678 Points

thanks for the help. I would look for one. I don't have my own computer at the moment, I am using my sister's and I would prefer to have my own laptop. Specially with this heat and not having AC I could be at the library instead. I would try fry's or bestbuy and see how it goes.

thanks again.

Mike Hatch
Mike Hatch
14,940 Points
Mike Hatch
Mike Hatch
14,940 Points

What is your budget range?

Mike Hatch
Mike Hatch
14,940 Points
Mike Hatch
Mike Hatch
14,940 Points

$500? Take a look at this guide by The Wirecutter. They review the best laptops for under $500. I used their guide to buy my laptop a couple of years ago. They have other laptop guides, too, like best gaming laptops, Windows laptops, etc.

Erik Hernandez
Erik Hernandez
678 Points
Erik Hernandez
Erik Hernandez
678 Points

$500. maybe $700

Erik Hernandez
Erik Hernandez
678 Points

I will look that up right now. Thank you so much for the help.