Is it safe to take a laptop to school

[Archiewavel]

Hi I know it may sound weird but is it dangerous / reckless to take a laptop to school , I have a rather large dysgraphia problem and having a laptop to type on makes me much more effective at school , whilst my teachers have agreed to this (I’m in IB) and I did get  a MacBook from my parents , I’m really scared of taking it to school and it breaking / getting stolen . Is it wise to take my Mac to school in this situation / is there anything I can do to lower the chance of my laptop breaking (it’s insured though).

[TheKDub]

It depends on if you're going to leave it unattended or not, as well as the school you go to. I took my laptop with me to high school for several years without issue. I also never let it sitting out when I wasn't near it. Same story with several years of college.

 

Be smart about it, don't throw it around (or your backpack around while it's in there), and don't let it sit out in the open while you're not in the room.

 

As Arika said, if you don't think you can keep it safe at school, get a cheap laptop or chromebook to use at school instead, then keep the macbook for at home.

[Archiewavel]

1 minute ago, TheKDub said:

It depends on if you're going to leave it unattended or not, as well as the school you go to. I took my laptop with me to high school for several years without issue. I also never let it sitting out when I wasn't near it. Same story with several years of college.

 

Be smart about it, don't throw it around (or your backpack around while it's in there), and don't let it sit out in the open while you're not in the room.

I always have my backpack with me anyways and I rarely even use force to place it down + i have a pretry robust carrying case (as a matter of fact 2 (1 that’s much larger than my laptop + the smaller one that I keep in a separate part of my backpack

[Evolution.]

well if you're worried about it getting stolen i would not be carrying around a mac because everybody knows they are not cheap. Get a thinkpad they have great keyboards for typing and will be less likely to be stolen. 

[LukeLinusFanFic]

From what I read here, you seem like a responsible guy. Yep, it's a risk, but it can be a minor one if you're the type to take care of his stuff.

 

Besides, did you buy a laptop to use it at home, or to fully enjoy it's capabilities? That's why I don't suggest buying a different laptop. Gods know I hate Mac, but if you have something God that you love, use it ffs.

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53 minutes ago, Archiewavel said:

I’m really scared of taking it to school and it breaking / getting stolen . Is it wise to take my Mac to school in this situation / is there anything I can do to lower the chance of my laptop breaking (it’s insured though).

its the same for valuable new watches / phones, you just get used to it

[Tanya]

This is entirely up to you. I think you should take it if you are sure you will be careful. Plus, if you think you have dysgraphia, I think it is better for you if you take it at least sometimes. But  be sure to be careful and to carry it with you everywhere you go.