Laptops for Students 2009-2010

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of Virginia
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<p>After searching the UVa website and only finding “All laptops have been awarded for the 2008-2009 year.”, I turn to CC.</p>

<li>What type of Dell laptop would I receive?</li>
<li>Is it first come, first served or by lowest EFC?</li>
<li>When would I be notified of receiving the laptop?</li>
<li>When would I be given the laptop?</li>
<li>Is the laptop mine to keep forever or do I give it back when I graduate?</li>
<li>Am I allowed to personally upgrade the laptop, e.g. additional RAM, change OS?</li>
<li>What happens if this laptop is damaged or stolen?</li>
<li>What accessories does this laptop come with?</li>
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<p>Thanks in advance to anyone that can answer my question(s).</p>

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<p>I think you need to clarify…are you a full Access student who will be given a laptop? Why don’t you ask the kids on the Access blog?</p>

<p>[AccessUVA</a> Student Blog](<a href=“http://accessuva.blogspot.com/]AccessUVA”>http://accessuva.blogspot.com/)</p>

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<p>I am a full Access student who will hopefully be given a laptop. I don’t know how to use blogs, btw.</p>

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<p>Just hit one of the “comments” links and ask.</p>

<p>Wait…according to the “boring” thread, you’re already a student? There are AccessUVa coordinators all over the University who could probably answer your question.</p>

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<p>Does UVA want the students to buy a certain computer? I can’t find it anywhere on the website? Some colleges are really picky about it. Thanks.</p>

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<p>No.</p>

<p>[Cavalier</a> Computers - A division of the University of Virginia Bookstore](<a href=“http://www.cavaliercomputers.com/]Cavalier”>http://www.cavaliercomputers.com/)</p>

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<p>whats a full access student? I still haven’t heard about financial aid from UVA.</p>

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<p>What is this site basically about? I really dont understand it.</p>

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<p>You can basically have any computer you want – as long as you have word processing and internet capabilities, you’ll be fine in almost all cases. UVa does offer computers to be purchased directly from the school, see [CAV</a> Student Computer Programs | CAV - Cavalier Computers](<a href=“http://www.uvastudentcomputers.com/]CAV”>http://www.uvastudentcomputers.com/) . You don’t have to buy from the school though.</p>

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<p>engineers need special computers! I know they have to run Windows and have certain minimum specs.</p>

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<p>There is a thread in which current engineering students have discussed computer options. While some are told they must have a PC, others have been able to use Macs without trouble.</p>

<p>Obviously, I defer to the department on the recommendations, but be sure to search for the thread specifically about computers and engineers.</p>