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Wake Forest University - Computers - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Computers

Quick Stats

Wireless Access Yes
Campus-wide
24-Hour Labs? Yes
ZSR Library Computer Lab
Charged to Print? Yes
Students get 50 free pages to print at the library each semester. After that, it is 8 cents per page.
Computer Labs 1 - main lab
Operating Systems Windows XP

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Every freshman at Wake Forest is issued a new Lenovo (formerly IBM) laptop computer. This is great because you do not need to worry about buying a computer before you come to school, and your laptop will be loaded with a fantastic software package. Because everyone has the same type of computer, it is very easy to address any problems that you may have. The IS Help Desk is located in the library, which makes it hassle-free to bring in your laptop for a question. If your computer requires more help and needs to be sent out, Wake will provide you with a loaner computer.

The entire Wake Forest campus is wireless, which means that you never have to worry about getting a wireless signal. Additionally, there is a computer lab in the library that you can use if you do not have access to your computer. The best thing, however, is that Wake Forest upgrades your computer for free after sophomore year.

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Computers at Wake Forest University

loudsilences

'15

Computer Science

4.6
A

Wake Provides Laptops

Because Wake gives you a laptop your freshman year, everyone has great connectivity and usability because they are optimized to work with the campus.

Jan 22, 2012

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Computers at Wake Forest University

thegreatdeac

'15

Business

5.0
A+

Great

Every student receives a free IBM laptop upon arrival. It has every program you need installed. I highly recommend the 80 insurance plan that replaces everything. I broke my screen and they gave me a loaner and gave me a new computer on the same day.

Nov 11, 2011

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Computers at Wake Forest University

30126

'14

Finance

2.3
C

Ehh

Personally, I'm not the biggest fan of the thinkpads. Mine was incredibly slow and problematic. I brought my computer from home and used that the entire school year. However, the thinkpads are handy because they have a lot of programs that you otherwise would have to buy.

Aug 05, 2011

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Special Software & Hardware Discounts

Wake Forest students get discounts on Lenovo products.

Free Software

Access, Adobe Acrobat 6, Adobe Photoshop, AT&T Global Network Dialer, Bookshelf Basics, Borland C++, ChemDraw, DivX Player 2.1, eBook Reader 2.2, Excel, Flash Plug-in 6.0, IBM RecordNow 5.1, InterVideo WinDVD 4, Java, LavaSoft Ad-Aware, Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, Maple 8.0, Microsoft Directx 9, Microsoft NetMeeting 3.01, Microsoft Reader, Minisoft 5.2, Mozilla 1.3, Outlook, PaintShop Pro 7, Photo Editor, PowerPoint, Premiere and Illustrator (network access required), Producer, Publisher, QuickTime Player 6.1, RealOne Player 2, Real Presenter 8, RealProducer 8.5, Real Slideshow 2.0, Remedy AR Client 5.0, Shockwave Plug-in for Director 8.5, SigmaPlot 8.0, SPSS 11.5, Symantec AntiVirus, WinAmp 3.0, Windows Media Player 9, Windows Movie Maker 5.1, Windows XP Professional Edition, WinZip 8.1, Word

Did You Know?

All incoming freshmen are issued free IBM Thinkpads and HP Printers, which are upgraded prior to junior year. The Class of 2014 received a Thinkpad T410 featuring a 2.4 GHz Core i5 M520 Arrandale, 3GB RAM DDR3 dual channel RAM, an 320 GB hard drive, DVD+RW dual layer optical drive, wireless and Ethernet cards, Bluetooth, and a 14W" WXGA+ LED Backlight.

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