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So I hear a lot of talk on here about medical schools that require specific kinds of laptops or even one purchased through them, but I've never seen anyone give specific examples. Lets get a sort of list going so everyone will have something to refer to. I know it would be a deciding factor for me because I want a mac because I'm so sick of PCs...

So yeah if you know a school does or doesn't - add it below - along with the type they require if you know...

Medical schools that require a specific computer



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So I hear a lot of talk on here about medical schools that require specific kinds of laptops or even one purchased through them, but I've never seen anyone give specific examples. Lets get a sort of list going so everyone will have something to refer to. I know it would be a deciding factor for me because I want a mac because I'm so sick of PCs...

So yeah if you know a school does or doesn't - add it below - along with the type they require if you know...

Medical schools that require a specific computer

Dell - UVM


Medical schools that couldn't care less[/QUOTE]
 
Medical schools that require a specific computer

U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell


Medical schools that couldn't care less
 
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Medical schools that require a specific computer

U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM

Medical schools that couldn't care less[/QUOTE]
 
Awesome! Thanks guys - I'll try to remember to ask about this at my interviews, and maybe everyone else can too. If we get a pretty substantial list it would probably be a pretty good resource for people.
 
Medical schools that require a specific computer

U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo

Medical schools that couldn't care less
 
Medical schools that require a specific computer

CCLCM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC), but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep it. :)
U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo

Medical schools that couldn't care less
 
Medical schools that require a specific computer

CCLCM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC), but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep it. :)
U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo
TCOM-they will sell it to you.

Medical schools that couldn't care less
 
i like this thread as i'm considering purchasing a laptop but i should probably wait till if/when i get accepted this cycle to buy one.
 
Medical schools that require a specific computer

CCLCM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC), but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep it. :)
U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo
TCOM-they will sell it to you.
WVU - IBM Thinkpad, bought off them, preloaded with some software.

Medical schools that couldn't care less
 
Medical schools that require a specific computer

Case: Whever Dell Latitude POS they decide for the year
CCLCM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC), but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep it. :)
U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo
TCOM-they will sell it to you.
WVU - IBM Thinkpad, bought off them, preloaded with some software.

Medical schools that couldn't care less
UIC: Said they didn't care, and have Macs and PCs in their labs
 
Medical schools that require a specific computer

Case: Whever Dell Latitude POS they decide for the year
CCLCM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC), but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep it. :)
U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo
TCOM-they will sell it to you.
WVU - IBM Thinkpad, bought off them, preloaded with some software.

Medical schools that couldn't care less
UIC: Said they didn't care, and have Macs and PCs in their labs
MCW: Tour guide said only a few people bring laptops
 
{B]Medical schools that require a specific computer[/B]

Case: Whever Dell Latitude POS they decide for the year
CCLCM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC), but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep it. :)
U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo
TCOM-they will sell it to you.
WVU - IBM Thinkpad, bought off them, preloaded with some software.
KU Med - you have to buy a specific notebook through the school. Its a Hewlett Packard

Medical schools that couldn't care less
UIC: Said they didn't care, and have Macs and PCs in their labs
MCW: Tour guide said only a few people bring laptops
 
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{B]Medical schools that require a specific computer[/B]

Case: Whever Dell Latitude POS they decide for the year
CCLCM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC), but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep it. :)
U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo
TCOM-they will sell it to you.
Wake Forest - Lenovo Thinkpad included in tuition.
WVU - IBM Thinkpad, bought off them, preloaded with some software.
KU Med - you have to buy a specific notebook through the school. Its a Hewlett Packard


Medical schools that couldn't care less
UIC: Said they didn't care, and have Macs and PCs in their labs
MCW: Tour guide said only a few people bring laptops
 
Bump.

Anyone have any info on UCs or GWU?
 
Medical schools that require a specific computer

Case: Whever Dell Latitude POS they decide for the year
CCLCM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC), but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep it. :)
DMU-COM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC) and Dell PDA, but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep em. :). The PDA get's updated once.
U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo
TCOM-they will sell it to you.
Wake Forest - Lenovo Thinkpad included in tuition.
WVU - IBM Thinkpad, bought off them, preloaded with some software.
KU Med - you have to buy a specific notebook through the school. Its a Hewlett Packard


Medical schools that couldn't care less
UIC: Said they didn't care, and have Macs and PCs in their labs
MCW: Tour guide said only a few people bring laptops
 
Medical schools that require a specific computer

Case: Whever Dell Latitude POS they decide for the year
CCLCM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC), but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep it. :)
DMU-COM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC) and Dell PDA, but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep em. :). The PDA get's updated once.
U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo
TCOM-they will sell it to you.
Wake Forest - Lenovo Thinkpad included in tuition.
WVU - IBM Thinkpad, bought off them, preloaded with some software.
KU Med - you have to buy a specific notebook through the school. Its a Hewlett Packard


Medical schools that couldn't care less
Dartmouth: They give you discounts on Apple and IBM laptops, but you can use whatever laptop you want and download the software you need for school for free from the school's IT department.
UIC: Said they didn't care, and have Macs and PCs in their labs
MCW: Tour guide said only a few people bring laptops
 
with regard to schools that put one in your tuition - you get no choice, you have to buy it whether you need one or not and they make a killing off you being that you HAVE to buy it.

specifically TCOM charging $2000 for a gateway that you can buy online for $750

I know they put some software on it, but personally I have all the software I need already, OS, Productivity you name it. And taking the University of TExas system as example, your XP, Office cost less than $10 a disk when you're a student there.
 
Medical schools that require a specific computer

Case: Whever Dell Latitude POS they decide for the year
CCLCM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC), but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep it. :)
DMU-COM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC) and Dell PDA, but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep em. :). The PDA get's updated once.
U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo
TCOM-they will sell it to you.
Wake Forest - Lenovo Thinkpad included in tuition.
WVU - IBM Thinkpad, bought off them, preloaded with some software.
KU Med - you have to buy a specific notebook through the school. Its a Hewlett Packard


Medical schools that couldn't care less
Dartmouth: They give you discounts on Apple and IBM laptops, but you can use whatever laptop you want and download the software you need for school for free from the school's IT department.
UIC: Said they didn't care, and have Macs and PCs in their labs
MCW: Tour guide said only a few people bring laptops
GW: Some things require PC software but you can use computer labs or put windows on a mac for that.
 
Brown requires a PDA.

I think the laptop deal is a joke. That's what school lab computers and free time are for. Give us some freedom.

These stringent requirements, particularly when chosen by people lacking any IT experience or with some quirky idiosyncratic preference, have no place in higher education. Unless it's the military or some highly-specialized computer science institution.
 
Medical schools that require a specific computer

Case: Whever Dell Latitude POS they decide for the year
CCLCM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC), but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep it. :)
DMU-COM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC) and Dell PDA, but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep em. :). The PDA get's updated once.
LSU-NO - they will hand it to you during orientation (and charge your fee bill of course :p )
U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo
TCOM-they will sell it to you.
Wake Forest - Lenovo Thinkpad included in tuition.
WVU - IBM Thinkpad, bought off them, preloaded with some software.
KU Med - you have to buy a specific notebook through the school. Its a Hewlett Packard


Medical schools that couldn't care less
Dartmouth: They give you discounts on Apple and IBM laptops, but you can use whatever laptop you want and download the software you need for school for free from the school's IT department.
UIC: Said they didn't care, and have Macs and PCs in their labs
MCW: Tour guide said only a few people bring laptops
GW: Some things require PC software but you can use computer labs or put windows on a mac for that.
 
Shoot, I love my mac laptop. I don't want to cross over to the dark side b/c UVM decides I need a Dell piece of crap. I guess I have to get into UVM before this really becomes an issue though....
 
Lenovo requirement is pretty nice, especially if you get to use the X41 tablet.
I have it and it totally rocks for any science major students.
 
Medical schools that require a specific computer

Case: Whever Dell Latitude POS they decide for the year
CCLCM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC), but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep it. :)
DMU-COM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC) and Dell PDA, but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep em. :). The PDA get's updated once.
LSU-NO - they will hand it to you during orientation (and charge your fee bill of course :p )
U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo
TCOM-they will sell it to you.
Wake Forest - Lenovo Thinkpad included in tuition.
WVU - IBM Thinkpad, bought off them, preloaded with some software.
KU Med - you have to buy a specific notebook through the school. Its a Hewlett Packard


Medical schools that couldn't care less
Dartmouth: They give you discounts on Apple and IBM laptops, but you can use whatever laptop you want and download the software you need for school for free from the school's IT department.
UIC: Said they didn't care, and have Macs and PCs in their labs
MCW: Tour guide said only a few people bring laptops
GW: Some things require PC software but you can use computer labs or put windows on a mac for that.
Oklahoma: Discounts through Dell, campus IT supports Wintel
 
Medical schools that require a specific computer

Case: Whever Dell Latitude POS they decide for the year
CCLCM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC), but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep it. :)
DMU-COM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC) and Dell PDA, but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep em. :). The PDA get's updated once.
LSU-NO - they will hand it to you during orientation (and charge your fee bill of course :p )
U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo
TCOM-they will sell it to you.
Wake Forest - Lenovo Thinkpad included in tuition.
WVU - IBM Thinkpad, bought off them, preloaded with some software.
KU Med - you have to buy a specific notebook through the school. Its a Hewlett Packard


Medical schools that couldn't care less
Dartmouth: They give you discounts on Apple and IBM laptops, but you can use whatever laptop you want and download the software you need for school for free from the school's IT department.
UIC: Said they didn't care, and have Macs and PCs in their labs
MCW: Tour guide said only a few people bring laptops
GW: Some things require PC software but you can use computer labs or put windows on a mac for that.
UK: Doesn't care if you have a computer at all.
Oklahoma: Discounts through Dell, campus IT supports Wintel
 
Medical schools that require a specific computer

Case: Whever Dell Latitude POS they decide for the year
CCLCM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC), but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep it. :)
DMU-COM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC) and Dell PDA, but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep em. :). The PDA get's updated once.
LSU-NO - they will hand it to you during orientation (and charge your fee bill of course :p )
UMD - Forces you to buy a IBM Thinkpad (part of tuition)
U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo
TCOM-they will sell it to you.
Wake Forest - Lenovo Thinkpad included in tuition.
WVU - IBM Thinkpad, bought off them, preloaded with some software.
KU Med - you have to buy a specific notebook through the school. Its a Hewlett Packard


Medical schools that couldn't care less
Dartmouth: They give you discounts on Apple and IBM laptops, but you can use whatever laptop you want and download the software you need for school for free from the school's IT department.
UIC: Said they didn't care, and have Macs and PCs in their labs
MCW: Tour guide said only a few people bring laptops
GW: Some things require PC software but you can use computer labs or put windows on a mac for that.
UK: Doesn't care if you have a computer at all.
Oklahoma: Discounts through Dell, campus IT supports Wintel
 
Medical schools that require a specific computer

Case: Whever Dell Latitude POS they decide for the year
CCLCM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC), but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep it. :)
DMU-COM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC) and Dell PDA, but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep em. :). The PDA get's updated once.
LSU-NO - they will hand it to you during orientation (and charge your fee bill of course :p )
U Maryland - IBM Thinkpad included in tuition
U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo
TCOM-they will sell it to you.
Wake Forest - Lenovo Thinkpad included in tuition.
WVU - IBM Thinkpad, bought off them, preloaded with some software.
KU Med - you have to buy a specific notebook through the school. Its a Hewlett Packard


Medical schools that couldn't care less
Dartmouth: They give you discounts on Apple and IBM laptops, but you can use whatever laptop you want and download the software you need for school for free from the school's IT department.
UIC: Said they didn't care, and have Macs and PCs in their labs
MCW: Tour guide said only a few people bring laptops
GW: Some things require PC software but you can use computer labs or put windows on a mac for that.
UK: Doesn't care if you have a computer at all.
Oklahoma: Discounts through Dell, campus IT supports Wintel
 
Medical schools that require a specific computer

Case: Whever Dell Latitude POS they decide for the year
CCLCM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC), but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep it. :)
DMU-COM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC) and Dell PDA, but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep em. :). The PDA get's updated once.
LSU-NO - they will hand it to you during orientation (and charge your fee bill of course :p )
U Maryland - IBM Thinkpad included in tuition
U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo
U South Carolina - highly recommended Dell configuration
TCOM-they will sell it to you.
Wake Forest - Lenovo Thinkpad included in tuition.
WVU - IBM Thinkpad, bought off them, preloaded with some software.
KU Med - you have to buy a specific notebook through the school. Its a Hewlett Packard


Medical schools that couldn't care less
Dartmouth: They give you discounts on Apple and IBM laptops, but you can use whatever laptop you want and download the software you need for school for free from the school's IT department.
UIC: Said they didn't care, and have Macs and PCs in their labs
MCW: Tour guide said only a few people bring laptops
MUSC: whatever you want
GW: Some things require PC software but you can use computer labs or put windows on a mac for that.
UK: Doesn't care if you have a computer at all.
Oklahoma: Discounts through Dell, campus IT supports Wintel
 
As long as your laptop can play HD porn... err.... anatomy videos, you should be good.
 
Medical schools that require a specific computer

Case: Whever Dell Latitude POS they decide for the year
CCLCM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC), but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep it. :)
DMU-COM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC) and Dell PDA, but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep em. :). The PDA get's updated once.
LSU-NO - they will hand it to you during orientation (and charge your fee bill of course :p )
U Maryland - IBM Thinkpad included in tuition
U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo
U South Carolina - highly recommended Dell configuration
TCOM-they will sell it to you.
Wake Forest - Lenovo Thinkpad included in tuition.
WVU - IBM Thinkpad, bought off them, preloaded with some software.
KU Med - you have to buy a specific notebook through the school. Its a Hewlett Packard


Medical schools that couldn't care less
Dartmouth: They give you discounts on Apple and IBM laptops, but you can use whatever laptop you want and download the software you need for school for free from the school's IT department.
UIC: Said they didn't care, and have Macs and PCs in their labs
MCW: Tour guide said only a few people bring laptops
MUSC: whatever you want
GW: Some things require PC software but you can use computer labs or put windows on a mac for that.
UK: Doesn't care if you have a computer at all.
Oklahoma: Discounts through Dell, campus IT supports Wintel
WashU: Lots of people have Macs, actually, but lots of PCs too. Almost everyone has a laptop.
 
anyone know if Tufts has any requirements?
 
Medical schools that require a specific computer

Case: Whever Dell Latitude POS they decide for the year
CCLCM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC), but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep it. :)
DMU-COM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC) and Dell PDA, but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep em. :). The PDA get's updated once.
LSU-NO - they will hand it to you during orientation (and charge your fee bill of course :p )
U Maryland - IBM Thinkpad included in tuition
U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo
U South Carolina - highly recommended Dell configuration
TCOM-they will sell it to you.
Wake Forest - Lenovo Thinkpad included in tuition.
WVU - IBM Thinkpad, bought off them, preloaded with some software.
KU Med - you have to buy a specific notebook through the school. Its a Hewlett Packard


Medical schools that couldn't care less
Dartmouth: They give you discounts on Apple and IBM laptops, but you can use whatever laptop you want and download the software you need for school for free from the school's IT department.
UIC: Said they didn't care, and have Macs and PCs in their labs
MCW: Tour guide said only a few people bring laptops
MUSC: whatever you want
GW: Some things require PC software but you can use computer labs or put windows on a mac for that.
UK: Doesn't care if you have a computer at all.
Oklahoma: Discounts through Dell, campus IT supports Wintel
WashU: Lots of people have Macs, actually, but lots of PCs too. Almost everyone has a laptop.
Loyola: The computer labs have pcs, but you can use whatever you like. We're split between macs/pcs, and a good number of people bring them to class.
 
shnjb said:
Lenovo requirement is pretty nice, especially if you get to use the X41 tablet.
I have it and it totally rocks for any science major students.
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Only if you don't mind having a lack of a windows key and a function key where CTRL is supposed to be!
 
Medical schools that require a specific computer

Case: Whever Dell Latitude POS they decide for the year
CCLCM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC), but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep it. :)
DMU-COM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC) and Dell PDA, but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep em. :). The PDA get's updated once.
KU Med - you have to buy a specific notebook through the school. Its a Hewlett Packard
LSU-NO - they will hand it to you during orientation (and charge your fee bill of course :p )
UCLA - requires PC
U Maryland - IBM Thinkpad included in tuition
U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo
U South Carolina - highly recommended Dell configuration
TCOM-they will sell it to you.
Wake Forest - Lenovo Thinkpad included in tuition.
WVU - IBM Thinkpad, bought off them, preloaded with some software.


Medical schools that couldn't care less
Dartmouth: They give you discounts on Apple and IBM laptops, but you can use whatever laptop you want and download the software you need for school for free from the school's IT department.
GW: Some things require PC software but you can use computer labs or put windows on a mac for that.
Loyola: The computer labs have pcs, but you can use whatever you like. We're split between macs/pcs, and a good number of people bring them to class.
MCW: Tour guide said only a few people bring laptops
MUSC: whatever you want
Oklahoma: Discounts through Dell, campus IT supports Wintel
UIC: Said they didn't care, and have Macs and PCs in their labs
UK: Doesn't care if you have a computer at all.
WashU: Lots of people have Macs, actually, but lots of PCs too. Almost everyone has a laptop.

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Medical schools that require a specific computer

Case: Whever Dell Latitude POS they decide for the year
CCLCM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC), but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep it. :)
DMU-COM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC) and Dell PDA, but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep em. :). The PDA get's updated once.
KU Med - you have to buy a specific notebook through the school. Its a Hewlett Packard
LSU-NO - they will hand it to you during orientation (and charge your fee bill of course :p )
UCLA - requires PC
U Maryland - IBM Thinkpad included in tuition
U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
U Mississippi - Dell Latitiude D620 (can bring your own if it meets requirements)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo
U South Carolina - highly recommended Dell configuration
TCOM-they will sell it to you.
Wake Forest - Lenovo Thinkpad included in tuition.
WVU - IBM Thinkpad, bought off them, preloaded with some software.


Medical schools that couldn't care less
Dartmouth: They give you discounts on Apple and IBM laptops, but you can use whatever laptop you want and download the software you need for school for free from the school's IT department.
GW: Some things require PC software but you can use computer labs or put windows on a mac for that.
Loyola: The computer labs have pcs, but you can use whatever you like. We're split between macs/pcs, and a good number of people bring them to class.
MCW: Tour guide said only a few people bring laptops
MUSC: whatever you want
Oklahoma: Discounts through Dell, campus IT supports Wintel
UIC: Said they didn't care, and have Macs and PCs in their labs
UK: Doesn't care if you have a computer at all.
WashU: Lots of people have Macs, actually, but lots of PCs too. Almost everyone has a laptop.
 
Your going to want a laptop with wireless so that you can look at myspace during lectures. I promise you that.
 
Medical schools that require a specific computer

Case: Whever Dell Latitude POS they decide for the year
CCLCM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC), but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep it. :)
DMU-COM: Gateway Notebook (tablet PC) and Dell PDA, but it's included in your tuition. And after you graduate, you get to keep em. :). The PDA get's updated once.
KU Med - you have to buy a specific notebook through the school. Its a Hewlett Packard
LSU-NO - they will hand it to you during orientation (and charge your fee bill of course :p )
UCLA - requires PC
U Maryland - IBM Thinkpad included in tuition
U Mich - laptop with Windows (can be Mac running Windows)
U Mississippi - Dell Latitiude D620 (can bring your own if it meets requirements)
UVM - Dell
UNC-IBM/Lenovo
U South Carolina - highly recommended Dell configuration
TCOM-they will sell it to you.
Wake Forest - Lenovo Thinkpad included in tuition.
WVU - IBM Thinkpad, bought off them, preloaded with some software.


Medical schools that couldn't care less
Dartmouth: They give you discounts on Apple and IBM laptops, but you can use whatever laptop you want and download the software you need for school for free from the school's IT department.
GW: Some things require PC software but you can use computer labs or put windows on a mac for that.
Loyola: The computer labs have pcs, but you can use whatever you like. We're split between macs/pcs, and a good number of people bring them to class.
MCW: Tour guide said only a few people bring laptops
MUSC: whatever you want
Oklahoma: Discounts through Dell, campus IT supports Wintel
UIC: Said they didn't care, and have Macs and PCs in their labs
UK: Doesn't care if you have a computer at all.
WashU: Lots of people have Macs, actually, but lots of PCs too. Almost everyone has a laptop.
UTHSCSA (San Antonio): I asked on my interview/tour if they had recommendations and the answer was, "computer? what for? you WILL need to get a PDA by your 3rd year though"
 
is there an advantage to actually getting a laptop over a desktop? i used a desktop throughout college, and either did my studying in my room, or w/ books/notebooks in the study lounge.
unless a school requires a laptop, would a desktop be better? i don't want to get a laptop that i end up keeping in one place anyway. or is there some reason to lug around a laptop that i'm not thinking of?
 
C.P. Jones said:
is there an advantage to actually getting a laptop over a desktop? i used a desktop throughout college, and either did my studying in my room, or w/ books/notebooks in the study lounge.
unless a school requires a laptop, would a desktop be better? i don't want to get a laptop that i end up keeping in one place anyway. or is there some reason to lug around a laptop that i'm not thinking of?
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I think some people can manage with a desktop, but if your school requires that you have the laptop than you need it.

That being said...I LOVE my laptop. I could use it to review powerpoints and save paper. I also never had to worry anymore in college and my masters where I was when I tried to write a paper. If I needed to go home for thanksgiving, I just put my 12.1 inch widescreen in my backpack and was on my way with EVERYTHING I needed.

A lot of schools are podcasting lectures and listening to lectures online...and it's really helpful to have a laptop when you are anywhere. Depending on how close you live to school it may not be convenient to go home and study. I guess you just have to consider that even tho one thing worked in college...med school is hard and is a lot about time management. Things like a laptop can really help with that.
 
jessy_erin said:
I think some people can manage with a desktop, but if your school requires that you have the laptop than you need it.

That being said...I LOVE my laptop. I could use it to review powerpoints and save paper. I also never had to worry anymore in college and my masters where I was when I tried to write a paper. If I needed to go home for thanksgiving, I just put my 12.1 inch widescreen in my backpack and was on my way with EVERYTHING I needed.

A lot of schools are podcasting lectures and listening to lectures online...and it's really helpful to have a laptop when you are anywhere. Depending on how close you live to school it may not be convenient to go home and study. I guess you just have to consider that even tho one thing worked in college...med school is hard and is a lot about time management. Things like a laptop can really help with that.
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plus, if the room next to you suddenly get occupied by a tecnho fan with enourmous bass speakers and an abnormal sleep schedule, you'll appreciate the portability... (personal experience)
 
why is ucla under the "specific" computer category when they just require a pc?

durrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr....
 
quantummechanic said:
why is ucla under the "specific" computer category when they just require a pc?

durrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr....
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Thats specific - it means you can't get a mac. They're specifying the type of computer you can get - which is what this thread is about.

The other category is that they don't care at all. UCLA does care. They don't care what PC but it has to be a PC.
 
alwaysaangel said:
Thats specific - it means you can't get a mac. They're specifying the type of computer you can get - which is what this thread is about.
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Actually you can use a mac there, you just need to get their bruin device setup card to configure it for the necessary programs..:sleep:
 
MedvacMoney said:
Actually you can use a mac there, you just need to get their bruin device setup card to configure it for the necessary programs..:sleep:
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I dunno - I wasn't the one who added it. Someone else said they required a PC - usually that means no Mac.
 
maestro1625 said:
plus, if the room next to you suddenly get occupied by a tecnho fan with enourmous bass speakers and an abnormal sleep schedule, you'll appreciate the portability... (personal experience)
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:laugh: sorry to hear that though. thanks for the help guys. it does sound better to get a laptop. now i just hope dell has some awesome deals tomorrow :D
 
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