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Laptop Initiative

Laptop Requirement for Fall 2008

To prepare our students for the 21st century workplace, all LSBE students enrolled in Fall 2008 will be required to have a laptop or tablet (Microsoft Windows- OR Apple-based system). Exempt from this requirement are Seniors who will be graduating by December 2008. If you receive Financial Aid, you may qualify for the purchase of a laptop or tablet and have it added to your Financial Aid allotment.

If you are not part of the 89% of students who currently have a laptop or tablet, you can take advantage of the discounts available through the UMD Computer Corner where you can find laptop packages with four year full repair/replacement, excellent features, and a price far below retail. Explore this option at: http://umdstores.com/sitetext.aspx?id=712. The UMD Computer Corner can be contacted at (866) 726-8631. Of course, you may also purchase your laptop from another vendor if you like.

The minimum requirements for the laptop or tablet are provided below:

Laptop minimum specifications:

• Windows XP Pro/Vista or Mac OS 10.x
• 1.4 GHz CPU (Centrino, P4-M/Mac)
• 60 GB or larger hard drive
• 1 GB RAM
• 10/100 Ethernet network
• 802.11 g(b) wireless network
• CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
• 1 GB USB Flash Drive (to transfer files)

Recommend: 3-4 year service/insurance plan

Win an iPOD

LSBE and Economic Students who purchase their notebook from Computer Corner between now and the beginning of the fall semester 2008, your name will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of the two free 8GB iPods. To purchase your laptop please visit http://umdstores.com/sitetext.aspx?id=712 for notebook selections.

Software requirements/opportunities:

UMD requires antivirus software. Note: Symantec Antivirus is made available through ITSS at no charge to all UMD students.

• LSBE recommends Office Enterprise. It is provided from UMD for $9. For more info contact ITSS. http://www.umn.edu/ms4students
• SPSS is available to LSBE students at no cost.

Financial Aid for Laptops:

All students may include the cost of a personal computer in their Financial Aid request. Contact UMD Office of Admissions for more information. (800) 232-1339/(218) 726-7171 or umdadmis@d.umn.edu

Any questions regarding this requirement, or for more information, contact Nik R. Hassan, LSBE Technology Program Director, lsbetech@d.umn.edu, (218) 726-6705.