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Tablet/Notebook Program

2008-2009 Academic Year Tablet/Notebook Program Information

The University of Detroit Mercy strongly recommends that all incoming freshman have access to a notebook or tablet computer to support their studies.  Several programs have specific recommendations that will guide you in the acquisition of your equipment while ensuring you will have a system that best supports your major.

Schools, Colleges and Programs with Specific Recommendations

  • Architecture
  • Dentistry
  • Digital Media Studies
  • Engineering & Science*

*Science includes biology, chemistry, bio-chemistry, math & computer science and five year Physician Assistant program

UDM's Program's Uniqueness

UDM's Tablet/Notebook program provides a new and fresh approach that allows students to purchase their own computer of choice from the vendor of their choice or from a vendor with whom the University has made special arrangements.  UDM simply requires that you purchase to a minimum specification so that you will have a system that will last throughout the duration of your studies.  If you already own a portable computer that meets the minimum specification, you need not purchase another computer.  By being the sole owner of the unit, you have the privilege of customizing your unit to your personal needs and refreshing it on your own timetable.  To make sure the system meets the correct specs and the proper software is installed, a software load-set has been assembled and is sold through the Information Technology Services (ITS) office at the University.  Any UDM student may opt-in and purchase a system as well as the basic software load-set.

Architecture Recommended Solution

Freshman are to acquire either a PC notebook or Apple MacBook Pro with the following minimum specifications:

  • 2GHz Processor
  • 2GB RAM
  • 17" LCD Screen
  • 100GB Hard Drive
  • CD/DVD Burner
  • 802.11g WIFI
  • 2 USB Ports
  • 1 FireWire Port
  • Bluetooth
  • 3 hour battery life
  • Notebook security cable
  • Windows XP Professional Edition
  • 4 Year Warranty
  • 4 Year Accidental Coverage

Digital Media Students Recommended Solution

Freshman are to acquire either a PC notebook or Apple MacBook Pro with the following minimum specifications:

  • 2GHz Processor
  • 2GB RAM
  • 15" LCD Screen
  • 100GB Hard Drive
  • CD/DVD Burner
  • 802.11g WIFI
  • 2 USB Ports
  • 1 FireWire Port
  • Bluetooth
  • 3 hour battery life
  • Notebook security cable
  • Windows XP Professional Edition
  • 4 Year Warranty
  • 4 Year Accidental Coverage

Engineering & Science Recommended Solution

Freshman are to acquire a PC tablet with the following minimum specifications:

  • 1.83 GHz Processor
  • 2GB RAM
  • 12" LCD Screen
  • 100GB Hard Drive
  • CD/DVD Burner
  • 802.11g WIFI
  • 3 USB Ports
  • Bluetooth
  • 3 hour battery life
  • 4 Year Warranty
  • 4 Year Accidental Coverage
  • Tablet security cable
  • Windows XP Tablet Professional Edition

Recommendations For All Other Majors and Colleges (except Dental who has their own program)

Freshman are to acquire either a PC tablet or notebook or Apple notebook with the following minimum specifications:

  • 1.83 GHz Processor
  • 2GB RAM
  • 12" LCD Screen
  • 100GB Hard Drive
  • CD/DVD Burner
  • 802.11g WIFI
  • 2 USB Ports
  • 1 FireWire Port
  • Bluetooth
  • 3 hour battery life
  • 4 Year Warranty
  • 4 Year Accidental Coverage
  • Tablet security cable
  • Windows XP Tablet Professional Edition

Recommended Package

Architecture

UDM recommends purchasing the Toshiba units from the CDWG UDM store at http://www.cdwg.com/udmercy or by calling Susan Guzowski, Sr. Account Manager, at 866-339-5201.  When purchasing from CDWG, the unit will include the appropriate software load-set for the major.  The package costs $2225. 

The software load-set will include unlicensed versions of Microsoft Office, AutoCad Student and Adobe Creative Suite Master Collection.  To register these programs:

Adobe Creative Suites Master Collection Stop by the ITS-Helpdesk in FAC 230 to pick-up your copy of the Adobe Creative Suites Master Collection media along with your individual registration code.  Without the code, you will not be able to use the program.
AutoCad Student Self-Register by accessing the program and completing the online form.
Microsoft Office Stop by the ITS-Helpdesk in FAC 230 to pick-up your copy of the Office media along with your individual registration code.  Without the code, Microsoft will allow you to operate Office up to 25 times.

Proof of payment to CDWG required at time of software pickup.

Recommended Toshiba Model white page 1 and page 2.

Digital Media Students

UDM recommends purchasing the Toshiba units from the CDWG UDM store at http://www.cdwg.com/udmercy or by calling Susan Guzowski, Sr. Account Manager, at 866-339-5201.  When purchasing from CDWG, the unit will include the appropriate software load-set for the major.  The package costs $1550. 

The software load-set must be purchased directly from the University of Detroit Mercy - ITS Helpdesk.

Engineering

UDM recommends purchasing the Toshiba units from the CDWG UDM store at http://www.cdwg.com/udmercy or by calling Susan Guzowski, Sr. Account Manager, at 866-339-5201.  When purchasing from CDWG, the unit will include the appropriate software load-set for the major.  The package costs $2225. 

The software load-set will include unlicensed versions of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, AutoCad Student and Maple.  To register these programs:

AutoCad Student Self-Register by accessing the program and completing the online form.
Maple Stop by the ITS-Helpdesk in FAC 230 to pick-up your copy of the Maple media along with your individual registration code.  The code is required to use the program.
Microsoft Office Stop by the ITS-Helpdesk in FAC 230 to pick-up your copy of the Office media along with your individual registration code.  Without the code, Microsoft will allow you to operate Office up to 25 times.
Microsoft Visio Stop by the ITS-Helpdesk in FAC 230 to pick-up your copy of the Visio media along with your individual registration code.  Without the code, Microsoft will allow you to operate Visio up to 25 times.

Proof of payment to CDWG required at time of software pickup.

Recommended Toshiba Model white page 1, page 2 and page 3.

Science

UDM recommends purchasing the Toshiba units from the CDWG UDM store at http://www.cdwg.com/udmercy or by calling Susan Guzowski, Sr. Account Manager, at 866-339-5201.  When purchasing from CDWG, the unit will include the appropriate software load-set for the major.  The package costs $2225.

The software load-set will include unlicensed versions of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio and Maple.  To register these programs:

Maple Stop by the ITS-Helpdesk in FAC 230 to pick-up your copy of the Maple media along with your individual registration code.  The code is required to use the program.
Microsoft Office Stop by the ITS-Helpdesk in FAC 230 to pick-up your copy of the Office media along with your individual registration code.  Without the code, Microsoft will allow you to operate Office up to 25 times.
Microsoft Visio Stop by the ITS-Helpdesk in FAC 230 to pick-up your copy of the Visio media along with your individual registration code.  Without the code, Microsoft will allow you to operate Visio up to 25 times.

Proof of payment to CDWG required at time of software pickup.

Recommended Toshiba Model white page 1, page 2 and page 3.

Purchasing the Software Bundle for Your Computer for Architecture and Digital Media Studies Students

For Architecture and Digital Media Studies students who do not purchase the Toshiba unit through CDWG, you may purchase the appropriate software bundle for your major.  The Architecture bundle costs $725.  The Digital Media Studies bundle costs $725. 

Purchasing the Software Bundle for Your Computer for Engineering and Science Students

For Engineering and Science students who do not purchase the Toshiba unit through CDWG, you may purchase the appropriate software bundle for your major.  The Engineering bundle costs $300.  The Science bundle costs $300.

Financial Matters

The student is responsible for all aspects of the acquisition of the unit.For the benefit of all students, the Financial Aid office has arranged a low interest alternative loan that may be applied to cover the cost of the notebook/tablet. Repayment of the loan is the responsibility of the student six months after completion of the student's last course. Freshman students may accept this loan at the time they accept all other scholarships and loans.

Installed Software Bundles 

All Architecture PC students will receive the following products as part of the base load set installed on the CDWG purchased computers:

  • Mircosoft Office
  • McAfee Antivirus
  • Acrobat Reader
  • Flash Viewer
  • Shockwave Viewer
  • Adobe Master Collection

All Engineering students will receive the following products as part of the base load set installed on the CDWG purchased computers::

  • Mircosoft Office
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft OneNote
  • McAfee Antivirus
  • Acrobat Reader
  • Flash Viewer
  • Shockwave Viewer
  • QuickTime Viewer
  • Scientific Calculator
  • Image J Plugin
  • ACDLabs - Chemsketch
  • Arguslab
  • SSH
  • VMD
  • SitePlan
  • West Point Bridge
  • Visual Disk Drive Studio
  • Maple
  • Autocad - Student Version
  • DNR-Garmin
  • Google Earth
  • MD-Solids
  • SEVE
  • RISA - 2D Demo
  • Visual/Graphical Hec
  • Eclipse
  • Java
  • WEKA
  • MiniIDE

All Science students will receive the following products as part of the base load set installed on the CDWG purchased computers:

  • Mircosoft Office
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft OneNote
  • McAfee Antivirus
  • Acrobat Reader
  • Shockwave Viewer
  • QuickTime Viewer
  • Image J Plugin
  • ACDLabs - Chemsketch
  • SSH
  • Visual Disk Drive Studio
  • Maple
  • Eclipse
  • Java
  • WEKA
  • Arguslab

Solutions Requiring End-User Installation (assistance is available from the ITS-Helpdesk)

All Architecture Apple students are required to have:

  • Mircosoft Office
  • Acrobat Reader
  • Flash Viewer
  • Shockwave Viewer
  • Adobe Master Collection
  • students may be required to purchase a PC based emulation package during their sophmore year as well as a full Windows license to operate Windows based applications used during the sophmore year

All Digital Media Studies Apple students are required to have:

  • Mircosoft Office
  • Acrobat Reader
  • Flash Viewer
  • Shockwave Viewer
  • Adobe Master Collection
  • iLife (when purchasing a UDM package from the UDM Apple site)

All Digital Media Studies PC students are required to have:

  • Mircosoft Office
  • McAfee Antivirus
  • Acrobat Reader
  • Flash Viewer
  • Shockwave Viewer
  • Adobe Master Collection

Helpdesk

The Helpdesk is located in Fisher 230 and is staffed M-F 8:30 am to 9:00 pm during Term I and Term II and 8:30 am to 6:00 pm M-F during Term III.  Support is made available to students by contacting the Helpdesk by phone at 313.993.1500 or online by e-mailing helpdesk@udmercy.edu or by submitting a ticket through the Helpdesk ticket system at http://helpdesk.udmercy.edu/ (self register for an account).  If you have any questions about the Tablet/Notebook program, please contact the Heldesk.

WIFI

The University of Detroit Mercy is pleased to offer WIFI access in all academic spaces and at varying coverage levels throughout all residence halls. In the residence halls, ITS recommends using the built-in hard-wired port to achieve quicker internet speeds.

For more information about ITS or more information about the computing environment at the University, please visit http://it.udmercy.edu/

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