Computer Purchasing Help

Not sure what to buy for your next 4 years in college? Many students prefer laptops because of their mobility. If you choose to purchase a desktop computer as opposed to a laptop, there are active Ethernet jacks in every residential room on campus. Macs and PCs are both widely used on our campus. When you purchase a computer, you may go to the store of your choice or you may visit an established retailer that provides discounts to William Woods University students listed below the recommended computer specs.

Windows
Operating System	Windows 10
Processor	Intel Core i3 – i7
RAM	At least 4 GB
Hard Drive	At least 500 GB
Network Connection	Wireless and Ethernet connection
Microsoft Office	Comes free with your WWU Office 365, so there is no need to purchase. Install by logging in, Settings, Office 365, Install Software
Warranty	3 years
Antivirus	Defender – comes with your Windows 10 operating system
Estimated Price	$600 - $1,200
Popular Brands	Dell, HP, Toshiba

Mac
Operating System	OS X 10.9 Maverick
Processor	1.2 GHZ dual core Intel Core m5
RAM	At least 4 GB
Hard Drive	Minimum 500 GB
Network Connection	Wireless and Ethernet connection
Microsoft Office	Comes free with your WWU Office 365, so there is no need to purchase. Install by logging in, Settings, Office 365, Install Software
Warranty	Apple Protection Plan is offered as an option for a total of 3 year warranty.
Estimated Price	Macbook $1,299 - $1,599
Estimated Price	Macbook Pro (Faster processing, more storage) $1,899 - $2,599

Dell: https://www.dell.com/williamwoods

Apple Education https://www.apple.com/us-hed/shop

Direct all technology questions to:
UIT Helpdesk 573.592.4224 or Helpdesk@williamwoods.edu