The Computer Requirement
(The Official Computer Requirment for the Class of 2010)
All first year medical students are required to own a notebook computer
with wireless internet capability. You will be required to use this notebook
computer for various purposes throughout your four years of medical school.
You can either use a notebook that has built-in wireless or you can purchase
a seperate external wireless card that plugs into your notebook computer.
The
cost of the notebook and accessories can be included in your financial
package, up to $2,500. Students are eligible for discounts from IBM, Dell,
Gateway and Apple.
See Where to Buy a Computer and other accessories.
Wireless Internet
on Campus
There is a wireless network called "Dragonfly" in place on all
campuses at Drexel University including the entire Queen Lane location.
With your notebook computer and wireless Ethernet capability, you
can connect to the Internet from anywhere inside the building and from
some common areas outside the building. Currently the Dragonfly network at
the Queen Lane Medical Campus is the 802.11b (11 Mbps) standard.
The minimum
configuration for a notebook computer
with accessories
While our applications will run on both Windows and Mac OS notebooks, all of the on-line curriculum resources are optimized
for use by computers running Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer and
Microsoft Office Professional. You will be able to download Microsoft Office 2003 Professional for free or purchase the actual CD for less than $15.
Software is often bundled with notebook computers, please
read about the software we will provide you so you don't purchase them
unnecessarily yourself.
Your investment in a notebook now should last you all 4 years of medical school.
For this reason we recommend the following minimum configuration.
Purchasing a New Notebook |
Bringing an
Existing
Notebook
(Minimum Configuration) |
Intel Pentium M
1.6 GHz or faster with WinXP Professional, Service Pack 2
|
Pentium 3, 1 GHz or faster with Win XP Professional, Service Pack 2
|
| 1 GB RAM |
512 MB RAM |
80 GB HD |
30 GB of free hard drive space (minimum) |
CD/DVD-ROM;
10/100 Ethernet internal NIC;
Internal wireless 802.11a/b/g compliant Wi-Fi adapter
|
CD-ROM or DVD/CD Combo;
10/100 Ethernet internal NIC;
Internal or external wireless 802.11a/b/g compliant Wi-Fi adapter |
Additionally we suggest the folllowing:
- Service contract on your notebook
- An ink jet printer
- Internet Service
Provider (for home access to the Internet)
DSL or Cable modem recommended
Please review the
FAQs we've posted in order to understand what kind
of notebook computer will be adequate. |
