Who can lease a laptop from Poly? (Not available for Fall 2003 incoming Class)

How much will it cost per semester and what insurance will it have? (Not available for Fall 2003 incoming Class)

Where will I be able to use my laptop and how will I connect to Poly?

Is this computer a good deal for me and why? (Not available for Fall 2003 incoming Class)

What happens if my computer gets broken? (Not available for Fall 2003 incoming Class)

What other key information should I know? (Not available for Fall 2003 incoming Class)

How do I protect my notebook computer from thieves?

What are the procedures for recovering a lost/stolen laptop?

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Exactly what hardware and software will I be leasing? (Not available for Fall 2003 incoming Class)
 

For Fall 2003 Incoming Class refer to the Incoming Freshmen News Tab.

Specifications of Notebook Computers

Hardware:

Model: IBM T-Series Pentium IV
256MB of Memory (RAM)
40GB Hard Drive
CD/DVD ROM
10/100 Ethernet Card / 56K Modem
Integrated Wireless
14.1 Inch Screen
Weights 5 lbs.

Software:

AutoCAD LT 2000
Borland C++ Builder
Borland JBuilder
LabVIEW
MATLAB
ROBOLAB
Microsoft Visual J++
Microsoft Visual Studio
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft FrontPage
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Word
Norton AntiVirus
Netscape Communicator
Microsoft Internet Explorer

Windows XP Professional is installed on all the Laptops.

Each Laptop comes with Targus Laptop Bag, an Ethernet Cable, a Printer Cable, and a Phone Cord.


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Who can lease a laptop from Poly? (Not available for Fall 2003 incoming Class)

Only incoming freshmen can lease an IBM ThinkPad from Poly at the present time. The lease is a four year lease and the license to the software bundled with the laptop is owned by Polytechnic University during that period.


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How much will it cost per semester and what insurance will it have? (Not available for Fall 2003 incoming Class)

Freshman students will be billed $500 per semester for the Notebooks including software. In case of loss or theft, insurance will be provided but with a deductible of $1,000.


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Where will I be able to use my laptop?

You can use your laptop anywhere using battery power, and there will be many power outlets that you can use to plug into and to charge your batteries on campus. You will be able to connect to the campus from your home using the built-in modem and the telephone. While on campus, you will be able to connect to any of a great many connections in the library, labs, student centers and elsewhere using your ethernet card. In addition, using your wireless modem card you will be able to connect to campus computers with no physical connection at all from virtually anywhere on campus.


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Is this computer a good deal for me and why? (Not available for Fall 2003 incoming Class)

Poly has worked very hard with IBM and software vendors to get you a powerful, state-of-the-art computer. You benefit by our being able to purchase these computers and software packages in volume. You would have to spend close to twice the price of leasing and then owning your laptop if you purchased them separately.


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What happens if my computer is broken? (Not available for non-IBM laptops)

The special laptop helpdesk is open for 10 hours every school day, trained personnel there may be able to get your computer fixed on the spot. If not, the help desk has 'loaner' laptops that you will be able to borrow until yours is fixed. (Not available for non-IBM laptops)


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What other key information should I know? (Not available for Fall 2003 incoming Class)

Leasing: 4yr lease for students
Cost: Freshman students will be billed $500 per semester for the Notebooks
Buyout: Students will own the notebooks after lease is paid off. The Student may pay off entire lease up front
Warranty: 4 years
Insurance: In case of loss or theft, insurance will be provided but with a deductible of $1,000
Loaners: Help Desk will provide loaners in case notebooks need to be sent back to IBM
Lockers: All freshmen will be provided with lockers and security cameras will be installed before freshmen arrive.
Security: Notebooks will have anti-theft device that if removed will likely break screen
Network: Additional disk space for data storage on network
Printers: Printers will be available to students throughout the campuses


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How do I protect my notebook computer from thieves?

Read this article about securing your PC from PC World.


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