UOP Technology Fee

[Prolab007]

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hi! Here is a question for current UOP students...does anyone know if you HAVE to get the laptop from the school or can you buy the same exact one from somewhere else??? The laptop UOP leases is a Gateway M275E...I can get one for much cheaper than what they charge....THANKS! 🙂

 

[ucdbiochem]

i heard you HAVE to lease the laptop provided by UOP. i guess the reason is because it's easier for them to fix any problem when it comes up. but i think it's just another way for them to make money.

 

[dontworry]

I think i have that computer, is it the tablet?
I really like it and i bought it from the school for 1800.

 

[Prolab007]

Yes, it is a tablet. I can also get it for like 1800...but UOP leases it for 330 per semester for 8 semesters....I would rather jus buy my own! But I guess I HAVE to get it from them.

 

[ucdbiochem]

that's the point. u can get it at a cheaper price, yet the school wants u to pay the full price.
but i guess it evens if you account for the tech support

 

[jason UCSD2000]

When I was at UOP, there were many questions regarding the required purchase of their laptop - especially the people who already owned laptops. Their stance was that it was important that everyone had the same computer so that there would be no compatibility issues and that problems could be easily fixed by their tech staff. Yes, you do end up getting financially raped, but after paying their tuition, you'll be used to it. 😀