Do you need help choosing a computer for college? We would love to tell you about some very exciting developments in using computers at the University of Maine. We want to make sure you know about them so you can select the correct computer.
The Computer Connection is a non-profit computer store at the University of Maine, located on the first floor of the Memorial Union. We work with the colleges in deciding what computer to recommend or require. The colleges that require specific computer systems are listed below:
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Apple MacBook 13.3" 2.4GHz 2GB Ram (2x1GB DIMM), 160GB Hard Drive, DL SuperDrive, 144MB Integrated Intel GMA X3100 Graphics, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard (View all MacBooks) |
Apple MacBook Pro 15.4" 2.4GHz 2GB Ram (2x1GB DIMM), 256GB Hard Drive, DL SuperDrive, 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard (View all MacBook Pros) |
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Lenovo ThinkPad T61u 15.4" Widescreen 2.5GHz 2GB Ram, 160GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-R Drive, 128MB Nvidia Graphics, Vista Business (w/ additional Windows XP DVD) *Applicable for: Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management Technology, and Surveying Technology. (View all ThinkPads) |
Food for thought: College statistics say that 30-40% of students transfer between majors or schools, so you may want to consider this when purchasing your computer. A few questions that will come up during your computer search may be:
Mac or PC? The choice of Mac or PC depends on what platform you are most comfortable using. If you think you might switch colleges, Apple computers allow you to switch operating systems.
Which laptops are the most reliable? Our experience shows the best laptops are: Lenovo ThinkPads, Apple MacBooks & MacBook Pros, Dell Latitudes, and some Gateway models.
Do I need a warranty? We suggest at least a 3 year warranty and accidental coverage if available.
Why should I purchase through Computer Connection? We usually have the best prices for computers when you consider the quality and features of the computer. We also have special pricing on our student software. **We suggest that you purchase during summer orientations, when we will have the best deals and bundle offerings!**
Is financial aid available for computer purchases? Check with the Financial Aid office to see if you are eligible for a one-time student computer loan. Also the University Credit Union offers loans at a low 1% over Wall Street prime loans.
We look forward to helping you with this important purchase. Please call
(207) 581.2580 or email us with any of your questions.