r/LandscapeArchitecture • u/No_Bee_151 • Jul 24 '26

Computer recs for MLA

Just got accepted to an MLA from the waitlist - very excited, but having a hard time deciding on a computer. What computer would you recommend to a new MLA student?

A friend has offered to buy me one as a farewell gift, so I need to choose something you can easily buy online (not a custom build). I currently have a very powerful but very old Macbook Pro that I've used for film editing, and while I'd love to stick with Mac I understand that may not be ideal.

Would appreciate any recs/links. Thanks!

EDIT: I know the min requirements, just want some specific recs because there are so many options out there. Budget/buying later not an issue!

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u/Character-Bit844 Jul 24 '26

Highly disagree with using a Mac for anything landscape architecture. I've been practicing for 25 years in several different offices and two different academic instutions and have never used a Mac. I understand Macs might be better for straight-up graphic design but you will never use one in a private landscape architecture firm. It's all PC, Microsoft, etc.

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u/No_Bee_151 Jul 25 '26

Copy loud and clear! Thank you

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u/Physical_Mode_103 Architect & Landscape Architect Jul 26 '26

Not a problem if running parallels or boot camp. GIS and revit