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UCHC Computer Program Information

The Notebook Computer & PDA Ownership Requirement

The UConn Health Center's Computer Education Center (CEC)  has once again chosen the UConn Co-op as it's preferred vendor to supply UConn Health Center students with the notebook computers required for use in their programs. Incoming students of both the School of Medicine and the School of Dental Medicine are required to purchase a notebook computer that meets the specifications of their respective schools. You will be receiving a welcome letter from CEC detailing these UCHC Notebook Requirements.

Students entering their third year in the School of Medicine are required to purchase a handheld PDA for use in their coursework. See the recommeded PDA models here: Handheld PDAs These models will be available for purchase at the UConn Health Center Bookstore operated by the UConn Co-op.

 

The School of Medicine & The School of Dental Medicine

The UConn Co-op has worked closely with the staff of the Computer Education Center (CEC) develop a purchase and support program that has been tailored to meet the needs of UCHC students. This year's recommended computers consist of two models from IBM/Lenovo's Thinkpad line known for their design, ruggedness and superior reliability.

 

Approved Notebook Computers for 2007    

 

IBM/Lenovo R60 ThinkPad

 

IBM/Lenovo T60 ThinkPad

  • Processor: Core 2 Duo T5600 (1.83 GHz)

  • Memory: 1 GB RAM

  • Hard drive: 80 GB

  • Wireless card: Intel Proset 3945 ABG

  • Operating System: Windows XP Pro*

  • Media: CD-RW/DVD

  • Display Size: 14.1"

  • Max Resolution: 1024 X 768

  • Size: 12.4 X 10.2 X 1.35

  • Weight: 5.7 lb

  • Software: Microsoft Office 2003 Pro*

  • Warranty: 3 Year Part, Labor & Accidental Damage Coverage

  • Price: $1299.00

  • Processor: Core 2 Duo T5600 (1.83 GHz)

  • Memory: 1 GB RAM (single dimm)

  • Hard drive: 120 GB 5400RPM

  • Wireless card: Intel Proset 3945

  • Operating System: Windows XP Pro*

  • Media: Multi-Burner (CD/DVD Dual Layer Recordable)

  • Display Size: 14.1"

  • Max Resolution: 1024 X 768

  • Size: 12.2 X 10 X 1

  • Weight: 4.6 lb

  • Software: Microsoft Office 2003 Pro*

  • Warranty: 3 Year Part, Labor & Accidental Damage Coverage

  • Price: $1499.00

*The UConn Health Center does not currently support Microsoft's newest operating system, Vista or the newest version of Microsoft Office (2007). These packages have known compatitbility issues with some applications currently used in the School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine. It was therefore decided to utilize the previous releases of these packages.

 

See what's included in the price of your new notebook!

  • A "business class" notebook computer: A notebook that's designed and built for professional use. This design and construction is far superior to the consumer class notebooks you will see at retailers in the sub-$1000 price range.
  • Hardware Support: Warranty hardware support is provided by Lenovo certified technicians that are on the staff of the UConn Co-op. If you have any issues related to the hardware of your new computer, just drop it off at the UCHC Bookstore (UConn Co-op) and we'll take care of repair and get it back to you ASAP.
  • Loaner Computers: Are provided to students that have purchased one of the approved models from the UConn Co-op and need to have their unit serviced. That way you'll never be without a computer.
  • Custom "Imaging": When you receive your new computer, it will have much of the software and utilities you'll need to use in your program preloaded on the hard drive! This will save you a lot of setup and configuration time.
  • Software Support: Provided by the staff of the Computer Education Center (CEC) at the UConn Health Center. For more information about the services they provide and hours of operation, visit the CEC website here.
  • Accidental Damage Coverage: Included with the 3 year Parts and Labor warranty that comes with these computers, is Accidental Damage Coverage. This covers any accidental damage such as drops or spills not normally covered by typical PC warranties.

Purchase Information:

As of late May, the UConn Co-op has placed its first order for the two units detailed above. We expect these units to arrive in early to mid-June and be available for purchase at the UCHC Bookstore or by phone (860) 486-5756 if you would like it shipped directly to you