If you want a computer in September that will be compatible with Oberlin's computing infrastructure, please consider one of the systems offered here. In an effort to provide you with excellent service, this annual promotional sale is catered to honor personal purchases only. Oberlin is a computer and networking intensive environment. Many academic majors require the use of specialized software. An increasing number of professors use the internet to post their class syllabi and other coursework.
Students have access to a large number of computers in various labs located all over campus.
Many find owning their own computer worthwhile. Some students will bring older home computers to campus with them, but there are advantages to owning newer equipment. Newer computers offer faster processors, more memory, more disk storage, as well as easier network connections. With laptop computers, newer models are faster and more durable than older ones, in addition to offering larger and sharper displays, more memory, longer battery life, and greater disk storage. Also, these new laptops are as powerful as most desktop models, and lighter than ever.