You can buy one with a faster processor, larger hard drive, more memory, a built-in modem, and an easy to read monitor for hundreds of dollars less than a laptop. The laptop can be used around campus and is easy to bring home on the weekends or vacation. A laptop is more easily damaged and expensive to repair. Although theft has not been a problem on this campus, the laptop because of its portability can be easily stolen if left unattended in public places. Computers can be purchased from local stores and over the Internet.
All residence halls have telephone connectivity.
An on campus dial-in service is offered for free. Students must sign up for this in the Applied Technology office. Software is available in the bookstore at a very competitive price. Most software companies offer Academic Editions for students that are full-featured software. We will be installing Microsoft Office 2000 Developer in the Applied Technology Labs and Cooney library soon.