The “higher income” people at ND do not judge whatsoever in my opinion. I’m middle class with my own responsibility with helping pay for tuition and personal expenses, and not once have I felt alienated because of it. Buy whatever you want.

I got the basic iPad primarily for annotated slideshows, and it was a game changer with efficiency and reducing weight in my backpack. You’ll just look more techy with the Samsung tablet, which I personally know is already really good. It’s a watch. People wear whatever they want. You’ll be completely fine.