UOP school-issued laptop for incoming 2012 class

[Risorius]

I just got an email today about the school issued laptop and the laptop orientation today, but I can't find where it says what model we're getting in the email, website, or information letter. We did have to choose the color though, and from the tiny picture, I know it's not the Dell Latitude D620 that current students have. Could anyone tell me what model it is? I'd like to find out the specs on it so I know what kind of programs it can run, such as for my games that have heavier requirements. ^_^

On another note, do Pacific students usually just use that 1 computer? Does anyone bring their own laptop as well for personal stuff and just use the school computer for school stuff? Or would that be too much of a hassal? What kinds of programs does the school have us install?

Thanks for your help!

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[bjhath]

looks like a lattitude of some sort.

 

[eternalxdemon]

What Email?!?!?!?! I didn't get no email.... >.<

 

[54807]

Could anyone tell me what model it is?

I'd find whatever is the middle of the line dell laptop and that's what you'll get. Nothing special and they build in about 8 weak points so it'll break down on you during your stay at Pacific.

Good news is you'll spend some pretty penny for the warranty and I'm typing on my 2nd laptop. Other of my classmates are on their 3rd!

I was hoping they wouldn't make you all buy laptops because of the new clinic computers but maybe they aren't coming as quickly as we hope. I guess they want to make sure you are all entertained in class!

 

[SnohSeason]

so if you go to the website where you pick the color of your laptop (after you sign in with your user name and ID). You can click the .pdf URL next to specifications and it pulls up everything about the laptop. We get Latitude E6400, Intel Core 2 Duo P8600, 2.40GHz

 

[bjhath]

so if you go to the website where you pick the color of your laptop (after you sign in with your user name and ID). You can click the .pdf URL next to specifications and it pulls up everything about the laptop. We get Latitude E6400, Intel Core 2 Duo P8600, 2.40GHz

Thanks. The specs link is new.

 

[Risorius]

Thanks for the specs Snoh, but yeah the link hadn't been up there when I first signed in to choose the color. That, was an unnecessarily difficult decision, lol. At least it comes with some extra goodies too, like the 9 cell battery, and the laptop skin and laptop backpack.

 

[SnohSeason]

haha yea for some reason i'm having a hard time picking colors too..3-years with the same color is such a huge commitment...

 

[bjhath]

Thanks for the specs Snoh, but yeah the link hadn't been up there when I first signed in to choose the color. That, was an unnecessarily difficult decision, lol. At least it comes with some extra goodies too, like the 9 cell battery, and the laptop skin and laptop backpack.

Not one, but TWO, super duper 9-cell batteries! Overall it looks like a pretty good setup.

Anyone know if there is any dental software loaded onto the machine? Or is it just standard M$ office, etc.?

 

[teenuuuh]

On the breakdown for tuition, it says that it's a laptop rental. Does that mean we'll have to give the laptop back when we graduate?

 

[Academic Drone]

On the breakdown for tuition, it says that it's a laptop rental. Does that mean we'll have to give the laptop back when we graduate?

You pay $1 at the end to own it

 

[teenuuuh]

Do students typically bring their laptops to class every day? Seems kind of heavy to be lugging around, especially since I'll most likely be walking a mile or so to school.

 

[FinestDrug]

What kind of laptop do we have to buy?

 

[bjhath]

What kind of laptop do we have to buy?

Assuming you are going into the pharmacy program, you might want to check with UoP pharmacy admissions or in the SDN pre-pharm forum. For dental students, our laptop is issued to us by the school.