Students attending JHSPH make frequent use of their laptops for research, writing and note taking. The Information Systems team strongly urges all students to upgrade their laptops (or purchase new ones) to meet the following technical criteria, ensuring them seamless access to the School’s networks and resources. Enrolled students are eligible for significant discounts on Dell equipment when purchasing new systems.
The School provides wireless network access to connect to the Internet and student printing resources from within the Wolfe Street and Hampton House buildings. Students will need to meet with Information System Staff at designated times to have the school's wireless instructions added to their laptop. If you would like to purchase a new Dell system, view the instructions on the JHSPH Dell Premier Purchasing page.
Components | Minimum System, Currently Owned | Minimum System, New | OS | Windows XP Pro | Windows XP Pro | Processor Speed (PC)* | Pentium 4 or higher | Core Duo or Equivalent (desktop) Core Duo or Equivalent (laptop) | Memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1GB (Desktop) 1GB (Laptop) | Hard Disk Drive | 40 Gigabytes | 80 Gigabytes or bigger | CD/CDRW/DVD Drive | DVD or 24x CD | DVDRW or CDRW/DVD | Multimedia Capable | Yes | Yes | Monitor | 19" for desktops | 19" recommended for desktops | Printer | Inkjet or laser, 4 ppm or better | Inkjet or laser, 4 ppm or better | Ethernet Card | 100baseT | 100baseT | Warranty | 1 year on-site parts and repairs minimum | 3 year on-site parts and repairs minimum |
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