University of Nevada - Las Vegas - Computers

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College Prowler Take

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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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

I don’t have to bring my own... I don’t have to bring my own computer because there are a lot of computer labs, and those are not crowded at all. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

The network here is good, but labs... The network here is good, but labs are usually full. There’s wireless Internet available all over campus, which is nice. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

The computers at the library can... The computers at the library can get pretty crowded. However, the lab in the CBC (Classroom Building Complex) B building and the FDH (Flora Dungan Humanities) building are rarely completely full. Everyone, I think, just likes the library’s atmosphere the best. I think many people like to bring their own computers for comfort’s sake. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

The computers are really nice and... The computers are really nice and pretty new. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

The computer labs do get pretty... The computer labs do get pretty crowded, but normally, you can find a computer around campus; you may just have to walk a little bit. Bringing your own computer would guarantee that you have a computer always available. However, I do not have a laptop for school, and I have no problems finding a computer when I need it. 12345 Computers Report

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Did You Know?

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

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