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Computer service at NYU is outstanding, but bringing a laptop to NYU is definitely the way to go, or at least, it is highly recommended. With nearly 44,000 students, things can get a little tricky. The best part about NYU Information Technology Services (ITS) computer labs is the unlimited free printing. The worst part about NYU ITS computer labs is that the unlimited free printing privilege comes with a price; because of long lines, you can end up waiting for about 10 minutes to print two pages. Despite the occasional 5- to 10-minute wait to get a computer at any of the labs, once you are seated with a computer, you can spend the whole day there. NYU is also a Mac- and PC-friendly school; thus, there are labs for each, as well as some with both options. One of the nicest computer features is that there are computers in various locations—for instance, in the lobby in the Steinhardt Building and on the third floor in the Silver Center, although you cannot print from these computers.

With NYU's significant effort to go green, double-sided printing is highly recommended, but you may switch the option to whatever you prefer—just remember to crosscheck that the selection you want is highlighted. Unfortunately, none of the ITS labs are open 24 hours, but no worries; if you have a laptop, you can download the Pharos printing software on your computer, and with that, you can send print jobs to the outdoor printer, located in front of the West Fourth Street ITS lab. Even though the lab will be closed, the outdoor printer functions 24 hours.

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Computers at New York University

tlcheromcka

'11

Religious Studies

5.0

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Good Internet Connections, Mostly Mac Computers

Their is wireless in almost all the dorms that is reliable. All of the buildings also have reliable wireless. There are tons of printing and computer labs, though they sometimes get busy with lines. Most of the computers at nyu (95%) are Macs.

Jan 31, 2012

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jcs560

'14

Fine Arts

3.8

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Lots of Options, You Just Need to Know Where to Look.

Like most schools the computer labs will be crowded towards the end of each semester, but overall NYU has a pretty great system. The printing labs are somewhat easy to figure out after the first time, and hopefully you will be able to get in and out quickly. There are also THOUSANDS of computers all over the campus in every building which is a great plus. There are desktop computers on every floor of the library and the basement also has several computer labs which are often empty. Sometimes your internet might drop out, but for the most part it works quite easily and the Tech Help people are always helpful (haha). For the most part I would say a personal computer might not be essential if you don't mind going to the library or some other public location to write essays.

Jan 21, 2012

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nikkihoops

'08

Marketing

4.2

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Computers Are Pretty Great.

Computer labs at NYU as with most schools are overcrowded during certain times like during finals. Students have to pay for printing when in the library, however in my gradute student building students are able to print for free. In my building there the computers are all MACs which is very nice.

Jan 20, 2012

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Printing at Bobst

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Printing at Bobst Students can print from Bobst computers or through wireless Internet on their own laptops. All printing is payable through a copy card or Campus Cash.

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Photocopiers

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Photocopiers It is easy to find printers and copy machines at the Kimmel Center, such as this free photocopying machine.

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Computers at Kimmel

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Computers at Kimmel Aside from its own computer lab, Kimmel offers several computing facilities all over the building for short-term usage.

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