The pros:

It’s portable, you can take notes on it (I type faster than I write), you can do research between classes (if they have wireless even better), you can work on homework wherever you happen to be, it gives the immediate impression that you’re computer literate (positive halo effect)

The cons:

It’s portable (easily stolen), they’re fragile (you have to be gentle with it), repairs are more expensive than a desktop, you can get distracted and be doing yahoo answers when you should be paying attention in class, some professors don’t like the noise of taking notes by typing (get a silent keyboard), it gives the immediate impression of that you may be overly attached to your technology ….

I like mine, wouldn’t be without it. 🙂

I thought same when i go to community. Its been 2 years and I still don’t need it. I use desktop at college. & many library provides laptop too for internal use.

best luck for college!!