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Originally posted by: bonkers325
dont bring a both a desktop AND laptop. bring one or the other.
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I disagree. I have a desktop for stuff at the apartment, and a laptop for class and work. I wouldn't have it any other way.

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Originally posted by: Tu13erhead
Originally posted by: Synth3t1c
Originally posted by: Tu13erhead
A Love Sac!

Best purchase I've made. I swear, more people comment on my Love Sac than my 2405FPW.

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which do u have? i dont have any retail stores near me 🙁
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I've got a 6' (I think it's a Super Sac). My retail store closed down, then had a re-opening sale, so I got the Sac and a corduroy cover for $250.

😀
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I am totally buying one of those on my way back to school in the fall. Holy freaking god that is glorious.
 
Originally posted by: HermDogg
Originally posted by: Tu13erhead
Originally posted by: Synth3t1c
Originally posted by: Tu13erhead
A Love Sac!

Best purchase I've made. I swear, more people comment on my Love Sac than my 2405FPW.

🙂
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which do u have? i dont have any retail stores near me 🙁
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I've got a 6' (I think it's a Super Sac). My retail store closed down, then had a re-opening sale, so I got the Sac and a corduroy cover for $250.

😀
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I am totally buying one of those on my way back to school in the fall. Holy freaking god that is glorious.
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Seriously, it's awesome. I'm using it right now for my PC chair because my normal chair broke and I'm too lazy to do anything about it.

The Sac is great for pretty much everything, be it napping, reading, watching movies (can easily fit 3-4 people), even sleeping. WIth the corduroy cover I have, it gets REALLY warm, so I might recommend another cover for warmer climates.

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Bring a reasonable amount of well-hidden cash, many places on campus don't take cards.

You're not going to be using that laptop much.

Many schools don't allow hotplates and the like in dorm rooms.
 
Originally posted by: Synth3t1c
Heres what I got so far:


-----needs-----
Desktop PC
Craptop for taking to class Stick with notes, a craptop is heavy, cumbersome and pointless
Sheets
Pillows
Pens/Pencils/folders/bag/paper/misc supplies
Hot water heater Not necessary
Hot Platish food cooker.Even more unnecessary
clothes, etc. - flip flops/bathrobe
fridge
microwave
HERES WHAT IVE ADDED

Alarm clock
Lamp
Toothbrush
Shower caddy
Soap
Detergent
Laundry hamper (one of those taht just expands out but can fold together)
hangers
fans

-----good to haves-------
inflatable chair or mattress for guests Unncessary. You probably wont have teh room for an air mattress on your floor unless you're in a large double/triple
alcohol
posters, etc.
condoms
TV
Console Games
Futon
Coffee table
Plastic bins/drawers
Standing lamps




help me add to this list! im going down south in new orleans, and dont say bathing suit 😛
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A laptop/desktop is all up to you. I find it easier to just get a decent laptop with a good video card, that way I can still play games, but I can take it anywhere on campus.
 
You should rent a hooker for a week to impress your roomates. Have really loud sex everynight and tell them it is your girlfriend. Then when she leaves tell them you dumped her--all the chicks will dig you and the guys will hold you in awe.
 
looking back, i wouldnt bring as much as I did. I had a checklist from Target or something and brought 3/4 of that stuff. Turns out I didnt use most of it cause I was hardly ever in my room. Atleast coordinate with your roommate so you dont bring 2 of stuff (TVs, etc)

my advice: bring clothes, laptop, toiletries, essentials and then buy/bring other stuff that you need or want later. Cause you accumulate a bunch of crap throughout the year as well.
 
Laptop to class? Nobody does it. Everyone thinks it's a nice idea, but then you end up just playing games all class or IM'ing people. Just don't go to class instead. It's what I did.

Ahh.. college.
 
Originally posted by: Tu13erhead
A Love Sac!

Best purchase I've made. I swear, more people comment on my Love Sac than my 2405FPW.

🙂
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We got one.... whatever the biggest one is... only problem is..

DOG USES IT AS BED.

Yeah its a Boston Terrier 🙂 We do get alot of comments on it though, and I have had many a drunk friends sleep on it anyway.
 
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