The purpose of the laptop initiative is to assure that all students in the School of Computer and Information Sciences have adequate access to computing resources. We envision that, over time, student computer ownership will improve the opportunities for using electronic instructional technology in many of our classes. The following are specifications for the minimum laptop computer a student should purchase.
Many suitable brands are available.
These are the minimum specifications. Students may wish to add other equipment to their system. Options such as a printer for your dorm room are a good idea. Certainly, with portability as a major factor for buying and using a laptop, carrying cases make a lot of sense. The USA Bookstore will offer laptops to meet these specifications for sale on the main campus.