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Student Information :: Computer FAQ

Hardware

Thanks to our relationship with Apple, Chester College is again able to offer notebook computers at an amazing discount. This program is open to Faculty, Staff, and all Students enrolled for the coming Fall Semester. Please download and print this PDF for an order form and more information: Laptop Order Form - PDF

This summer we are offering two packages:

MacBook Pro, 15-inch With Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac (This Package is recommended for Design Students or anyone else wanting the top of the line Apple Notebook)

2.53GHz Intel Core i5
4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm
MacBook Pro 15-inch Glossy Widescreen Display
SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Backlit Keyboard (English) / User's Guide
Accessory Kit
AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook Pro - Auto Enroll
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac

Total: $2,030.00 (This package retails for over $2,500.00)

MacBook-13 inch With Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac (This package is recommended for writing majors or students interested in light design work.)
2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB DDR3 memory
250GB hard drive1
8x double-layer SuperDrive
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
Built-in 7-hour battery2
Polycarbonate unibody enclosure
AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook-Auto Enroll
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac

Total: $1,050.00 (This package retails for over $1,350)

Additional discounted software, including Adobe CS5 will be available this August through our Campus Store.

Orders will be accepted until July 15th. A 50% deposit is due at the time you place your order. Laptops will begin shipping in July, and you’ll be contacted when they arrive.

Financial Aid Options

Students may elect to utilize an alternative private loan to purchase your new Macbook or Macbook Pro. Here is how it works: you can either take out a private loan just for the cost of the computer or you can incorporate the cost of your computer to the amount you owe for the semester. For more information, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 603-887-7404 or financialaid@chestercollege.edu
Questions

If you have any other questions, please contact Ken Mailloux, Director of Information Technology by phone at 603-887-7427, or by email: kenneth.mailloux@chestercollege.edu

Software
Software requirements vary depending on the student's major and interests. The College uses Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel) as its word processing/office standard. The design and photo departments use Adobe CS4. (These are very expensive pieces of software and they are NOT required. Certain computers open to general use have this suite of software installed, so it is possible to do class projects/assignments when the computer labs are unavailable.) Microsoft Office, Adobe CS5 and several other software packages will be available through the Campus Store at an Academic Discount in August. Details will be published when they become available.

Virus Protection
An installed, updated virus protection program is required to use the Chester College of New England network. Computers without this protection will not be able to connect to the network/internet.

Internet Connections
Chester College of New England provides a broadband Internet Connection for all resident students. Students are responsible for providing a 14’ Cat-5 cable for this connection. Information Technology staff will be available to set up resident computers on the network. Wireless connectivity is available in the commuter lounge and library.

Repair and Maintenance
Repair and maintenance of student computers are the responsibility of the student.

Questions?
Please call Ken Mailloux, Director of Information Technology, at 603-887-7427 or e-mail him at kmailloux@chestercollege.edu.

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