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Graduation Gift Ideas?
So trying to come up with a great graduation gift for my boyfriend as he graduates from bootcamp!
I have already purchased a religious medallion but was thinking about a laptop too. He does not own a laptop and I assume they would need one for A school. I wanted to give him something that he could really use and I know he would be thrilled to get a laptop. Does anyone know if they receive laptops at A school or even need one at A school. Or if they can even take there own laptops. Any other great graduation gift ideas??
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Permalink Reply by Concernedad on
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My first question would be, which A School is he going to?
We took our son's laptop with us to PIR and gave it to him the next day. In Great Lakes there was a building he could go to to get online, or they can get hooked up while there, or possibly someone has wireless.
Keep in mind they have limited space to carry all their stuff, and they already have a lot of stuff to carry.
You sounds like a very generous girlfriend.
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Permalink Reply by ebigirl on
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I agree with Concernedad. Limited space is an issue, as is the potential for the laptop to be stolen. Yes, even in the Military items are stolen. Maybe the laptop could be a gift once he's done with A school?
BTW...You are very generous indeed. He's a lucky guy!
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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They do not use a laptop with any of their A schools. Much of what many rates do is classified and not allowed online. If they use a computer to study it is done at school, with Navy approved programs. Self study is done with authorized hard copy study guides. He should avoid study guides from other students, if they have test answers specifically, he could get busted through no fault of his own.
Laptops are primarily for entertainment and communication (skype). They must buy a cable service to use them in the barracks, not always possible. There are wifi hotspots on base, but few are convenient given their school hours.
However, many sailors are geeky about their tech, so will want to choose their own. The NEX has good ones, with no sales tax. Perhaps an IOU for the laptop, and you two can pick it out together?
Very generous, indeed. Again, not needed for school, and yeah, lots of theft. Consider a lo-jack style security system if you do decide to buy one for him.
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Permalink Reply by peggysuecory on
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Just an FYI. My recruit said the first two weeks they are not allowed any electronics.
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At Great Lakes they couldn't have any electronics for the first couple weeks.
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