No extra fees for network access. The network card in the Dell is compatible with Hollins' network. The Dell representative you speak with will be knowledgeable about the Hollins package. You will need to provide the Dell representative with the username and password. The choice is purely personal.
Desktops are less expensive and are more durable and comfortable for many people.
However, many prefer the flexibility and portability of a laptop, which can, for instance, be used from any seat in the Wyndham Robertson Library. Internet access, modems, and e-mail. In that capacity, all students receive an account for network access, and an e-mail account at the Hollins.edu domain. You will not need to subscribe to AOL, Hotmail, or any other service to gain access to the network. In fact, software for some ISPs is incompatible with the Hollins network and can cause connection problems.