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- Access to desktop computers on campus is limited
- Work outside of computer lab schedules
- Work in the quiet of your home
- Send and receive e-mail
- Do word processing
- Research the Internet
- Access the Monterey Institute's Library
- Enhance your career after graduation
At this time, no program at the Monterey Institute requires laptops of its students, though some programs have begun integrating laptops into their programs. Most students come with laptops and find that laptops are essential for their graduate work. We strongly encourage each incoming student to purchase a laptop for use during enrollment at the Institute.
Connect with the Windows Network to:
- Access the wireless network
- Print to networked student printers
- Access secure network files
To connect, request support from the Wireless Laptop Support Center.
Access Campus Email
Students wishing to access the First Class email system need not join the Windows domain, but will need to install the First Class client to take advantage of all of the features available.
Minimum Recommended Requirements:
- 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo processor *
- 1 GB of memory *
- 80GB hard drive
- Integrated wireless 802.11b/g
- DVD/CD-RW combo drive
- USB and 32-bit sound
- Windows XP Professional (English) with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista (English) with Service Pack 1
- 3 year warranty
* Processor and memory requirements are set for students and faculty to run software relevant to their program. This software includes hand-writing technology, shared video and Internet browsing.
Security Software
We also recommend that students do not purchase and install bundles of security software, such as Norton Internet Security, Norton 360 or the McAfee suite. Please instead only use antivirus software.
Courses Requiring Additional 1.5 GB Memory
- SPSS software used in statistical analysis. (GSIPS)
- Trados language localization software. (GSTI)
Budget for an additional $500 for software.
The "Request for Budget Increase to Purchase a Laptop" Form
This may be used prior to making any purchase to determine your eligibility for additional assistance. If you are a US citizen or permanent resident eligible for need-based financial aid and are interested in obtaining additional aid to buy a laptop, contact the Office of Student Financial Planning. Laptop Purchasing Programs
The Monterey Institute has entered into referral programs with Gateway Computers, Inc, Dell Computers, Lenovo, and Apple to help students, faculty, staff and alumni purchase Institute recommended wireless laptops at a discount price. For current offers and purchasing information, please visit the websites or call the phone numbers provided. Gateway
esource.gateway.com/miis
or call 1-800-846-2754
Contract#: BRPH22234
Dell
www.dell.com/miis
or call 1-888-973-3355
Member number: US60572387
Apple
www.apple.com/edu/monterey
or call 1-800-800-2775, Ext 46003
(contact: Mikki Dorsey)
Lenovo
www-03.ibm.com/lenovo/shop/personalpages/customer
Each student will have to create a New User account on this sit which generates a unique account number to use (no institute account on this site). Or call Jorge Quijada at 1-877-338-4465, Ext 6379 |
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