Recommended Laptop Computer

If you plan to purchase a laptop or you already own a laptop, it should meet the following specifications.

 

 

Recommended Software & Hardware

Microsoft Office 2007 Suite (Available from Tigertech at education discount price)

MU-Ready Software (Free download from the DoIT Software Distribution Site):

Symantec AntiVirus, Print Anywhere, Cisco VPN, Power Archiver, Secure CRT, Secure FX, Spybot Search and Destroy

Stedman’s Plus Spellchecker

USB Flash Drive (1 GB)

 

DoIT Software Distribution Site https://elms05.e-academy.com/missouri/

 

Important Notice: Microsoft Windows Vista

Windows Vista will not be support by the University until February of 2008.  As a result, we are recommending students purchase laptops with Windows XP this coming academic year.  If you are unable to find a retailer that still offers laptops with Windows XP then we recommend you purchase a Dell through our University contract.  You can purchase these through either TigerTech, in the MU Bookstore, or through our Dell Premiere Online Portal. 

 

TigerTech

Laptops that meet our specifications are available from TigerTech at educational discount prices.  TigerTech also offers many software products to students at educational discount prices.  Microsoft Office 2007 is available at a student price.    Before purchasing any software products, check with TigerTech for educational discount pricing.

 

TigerTech http://www.mubookstore.com/outerweb/tigertech/index.asp

 

Tax Free Holiday

Missouri’s Tax Free holiday for back-to-school purchases is August 3-5.  TigerTech will take advanced orders for computer related items to be picked up and paid for during the tax free holiday.  Contact TigerTech for more details.

 

Dell

Dell products sold at TigerTech can also be purchased through the University Dell Premiere Online Portal at the same education discount prices offered at TigerTech.  Recommended bundles are available both at TigerTech and the Dell Premiere Portal.  The full Dell catalog is also available through the Premiere Portal with discount pricing.

 

Dell Premiere Online Portal http://dell.umsystem.edu/

 

Financial Aid

To obtain additional funding for the purchase of a laptop you can contact our financial aid coordinator.

Conway Jones

Student Financial Aid Coordinator

Office of Medical Education

jonesca@health.missouri.edu

(573) 882-2923

 

Wireless

The School of Medicine and many parts of campus have wireless internet access available. 

 

For more information go to  http://doit.missouri.edu/wireless/.

 

Special Note: In the past some students have purchased tablet computers.  While these are more expensive and more fragile, if you wish to purchase a tablet, it should meet the same specifications listed for laptops.

 

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding hardware and software purchases contact:

Philip Neff

Systems Support Analyst

Office of Medical Education

neffp@health.missouri.edu

(573) 882-7296

 

Note: This information, updates and more can be found at http://hsllab.missouri.edu.