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Computers

Quick Stats

Wireless Access Yes
There are 28 wireless hot spots on campus, plus access in all student housing.
24-Hour Labs? No
Charged to Print? Yes
2 cents for black and white, 25 cents for color
Computer Labs 10 - general-access labs
Operating Systems
  • Linux
  • Mac OS X
  • Windows XP

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

With the addition of the Lied Library, UNLV went from computer zero to computer hero. Computers used to be hard to come by, but today, it seems like there’s one every way you turn. Several hundred computers line the ground floor of the library, and more are on each of the other five floors. Students can also borrow laptops from the media resources desk by simply showing their student ID card.

Computers labs are abundant, and several are located in prominent, high traffic buildings such as FDH (Flora Dungan Humanities), CBC (Classroom Building Complex), the Moyer Student Union, and the engineering building. Many colleges even have their own specialty labs that offer specific programs to assist their students, such as the architecture lab and the computer science building. The biggest draw, though, is the wireless network. The wireless network now covers more than 28 main areas, including many popular hangout spots. All you need is your student ID number, and you can log on whenever you want with your laptop if you have a wireless network card. The only downside to the network is that it’s not campus-wide.
 

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Computers at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

ranne93

'15

Political Science and Government

3.5
B

The Need of More Computers

Students have to fight for computers in the library, because there isn't enough for everyone. The campus library is huge; however, there needs to be more accessible computers for students, especially for those who do not own a laptop. I know what it feels like to not have a computer available and having the need to finish an essay. The WiFi at school is great. It's fast and accessible. My only concern is the lack of computers available for students.

Jan 23, 2012

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Computers at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

barrosc

'15

Culinary Arts

2.3
C

Your Own Computer and Printer Recommended

Computers are crowded, wifi doesnt work consistantly,speed is good, charge for printing and doesnt always work

Jan 16, 2012

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Computers at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

kurobusubaka

'15

Biology

4.6
A

Computers Are Reliable and Fast Internet Connection

The computers that I use are mostly the ones in the main campus library. The computers usually takes 2-3 minutes to logging in, but it works fast generally. Printing is fast and easy, even though the price for printing is not really cheap. The internet connection is very fast; I once downloaded a 1 GB file, and it was done in under 1 minute's time. The printers are limited though; there are only 2 for every 50 computers, but we can use it pretty fast. THe only major drawback is that it is always crowded at noon, so there isn't any spot, unless if we want to go to another library in another building.

Jan 10, 2012

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Facts

Special Software & Hardware Discounts

Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, ArcGIS, EndNote, Excel, iWork, Mathematica, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Project, Publisher, SAS, SPSS, Visio, Word

Free Software

AutoCAD, AutoDesk, EQUUS, Eudora, Lotus Notes, Visual Basic

Did You Know?

Through agreements with Apple, Dell, and Gateway, UNLV students can purchase computers at discounted prices

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