Laptop Program

The Laptop Program is part of Meredith College's Technology Initiative and is currently offered to all under-graduate degree seeking students who are taking a full course load (12 hours or greater). Meredith College will install a suite of Default Software on each laptop prior to distribution.
Rules and regulations for the Laptop Program will be governed by the procedures outlined in Meredith College's Laptop Policy. Each student or a parent/guardian (if the student is under 18 years of age) will sign a Program Agreement that covers very specific rules and regulations concerning the laptops.
As outlined in the Agreement - upon graduation or competition of a professional under-graduate program, such as second degree, second major, or professional certificate, coupled with a minimum of two full time completed semesters at Meredith College, the laptop will become the property of the student.

2008-09 Model: Lenovo 7659VBN-T61
Laptop Specifications
Processor:  Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1GHz
Screen: 14.1 WXGA
Video: Intel 965-128MB Integrated
Hard Drive: 80GB 5400 RPM HDD
RAM: 1GB
Optical Drive: CDRW/DVD Combo
Wireless: Intel 4965AGN
Battery: 6 Cell
Network Card: 10/100/1000 ENET
Modem: Internal 56K Modem
Sound Card: Integrated Audio
   
Personal Laptop Use
If the student desires to use their own laptop, IBM compatible or Macintosh, either because they don't qualify for the program or prefer to use their own equipment, Meredith College will configure their personal laptop to access the Meredith Wireless community or issue a special wireless card to be used while the student is on the Meredith campus.
Because the cost of the technology initiative/laptop program is factored into the full-time students tutition, it is highly recommended that the student participate in the program. Software that is installed on a Meredith Laptop can not be transfered to a students personal laptop.
Support for personal laptops is limited to Meredith network access issues. The help desk will provide the Meredith wireless access connection configuration on a students personal laptop. The student will be required to have proper id before installation is performed.