Not sure what to buy for your next 4 years in college? Many students prefer laptops because of their mobility. If you choose to purchase a desktop computer as opposed to a laptop, there are active Ethernet jacks in every residential room on campus. Macs and PCs are both widely used on our campus. When you purchase a computer, you may go to the store of your choice or you may visit an established retailer that provides discounts to William Woods University students listed below the recommended computer specs.
| Windows | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 – i7 |
| RAM | At least 4 GB |
| Hard Drive | At least 500 GB |
| Network Connection | Wireless and Ethernet connection |
| Microsoft Office | Comes free with your WWU Office 365, so there is no need to purchase. Install by logging in, Settings, Office 365, Install Software |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Antivirus | Defender – comes with your Windows 10 operating system |
| Estimated Price | $600 – $1,200 |
| Popular Brands | Dell, HP, Toshiba |
| Mac | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | OS X 10.9 Maverick |
| Processor | 1.2 GHZ dual core Intel Core m5 |
| RAM | At least 4 GB |
| Hard Drive | Minimum 500 GB |
| Network Connection | Wireless and Ethernet connection |
| Microsoft Office | Comes free with your WWU Office 365, so there is no need to purchase. Install by logging in, Settings, Office 365, Install Software |
| Warranty | Apple Protection Plan is offered as an option for a total of 3 year warranty. |
| Estimated Price | Macbook $1,299 – $1,599 |
| Estimated Price | Macbook Pro (Faster processing, more storage) $1,899 – $2,599 |
Dell: https://www.dell.com/williamwoods
Apple Education https://www.apple.com/us-hed/shop
Direct all technology questions to:
UIT Helpdesk 573.592.4224 or [email protected]
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