University of Denver - Computers

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The laptop requirement at DU can seem like just another expense dumped on an already tight student budget. However superfluous it may seem initially, having your own laptop is an advantage. On a cold, snowy Colorado night, cozying up in your room in your pajamas while typing a paper is much more inviting than braving the biting air at midnight to hike to a computer lab. Also, many professors regularly update their students regarding class material via e-mail, so you might miss something important should you not have easy access to a computer. Many computer manufacturers offer students pretty good deals, and with a little research, you should be able to find a laptop that is relatively cheap. Buying a new laptop is preferable over scrounging around to find a used one. Chances are, if you’re using an outdated machine, you’ll become increasingly frustrated due to the fast pace of changing technology.

DU prides itself on being tech-savvy. The campus is slowly becoming wired throughout, and the computer labs, which usually aren’t too crowded, feature modern technology. Many of the computers in the labs are installed with specialized software that you may need for a certain class. Some students opt not to bring their own printers to school, which makes the labs handy when it comes time to print.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

My laptop has been stolen twice in... My laptop has been stolen twice in my four years at DU. That’s all I have to say. It’s been a total pain in the butt, and an expensive one, too. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

DU requires all incoming freshmen... DU requires all incoming freshmen to have laptops. I bought my laptop as a freshman, and now that I’m about to graduate, the thing seems like a dinosaur. But I can say it was nice having it for my college career. It helped a lot because I could write papers in the comfort of my own room. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

I’d much rather work on a desktop... I’d much rather work on a desktop than a laptop, but that’s just me. I know kids who take their stupid laptops with them everywhere they go. But it does make doing homework that you have to type (which is most homework) a whole lot easier. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

Even though I have a laptop, I... Even though I have a laptop, I like going to the labs so I can print, because neither myself nor my roommates have printers. The labs aren’t very crowded most of the time, and it makes printing easy. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

At first, I couldn’t believe all... At first, I couldn’t believe all freshmen were required to have a laptop at DU. That was my first clue that this school is wealthy. But now that I’ve bought one, I’m so glad I have it. The direction the world is going, it’s good to be high-tech and have easy access to a computer. The labs are nice, too. Everything’s pretty up-to-date. 12345 Computers Report

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DU requires all incoming freshmen to purchase laptops. University Technology Services (UTS) offers free computer program training sessions on a quarterly basis. Both part- and full-time students (with a DU ID number) may attend the classes, which cover a variety of topics including Web development, Microsoft Office, and webCentral (DU’s primary e-mail server). Some of the classes also are offered online.

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