Buying Computer Hardware and Software
Students who wish to purchase new computers should consider the recommendations published by the Student Technology Collaborative (STC). During the summer, computer specifications and special Yale prices from selected vendors will be posted on the STC site. Yale students are not required to buy computers through the STC, but the Yale-negotiated prices and packages are worth investigating. For more information, see the STC purchase information page. The STC strongly recommends that you have the following accessories for your computer: 1. Accident coverage for protection against spilled liquids or dropped computers (check with your manufacturer or vendor to see if your warranty covers these contingencies) 2. Four-year extended warranty for protection against computer hardware failure 3. Laptop lock to secure your computer to your desk 4. External hard drive or recordable cds or dvds for data backup Many software vendors sell software at academic prices. The STC has negotiated special pricing for Microsoft Office. In addition, Yale provides, free of charge, some major site-licensed software, including Symantec AntiVirus. For a list of software currently available to students, visit the Yale Software Library. |
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