Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
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| Laptop Specification |
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| The following laptop specification chart is highly recommended for the curriculums of Architectural Drafting and Civil Engineering. The laptop will also adequately handle any other curriculum at NDSCS. |
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| For more information on purchasing a laptop computer, please contact: |
| Chris Kelsen - Information Support Tech , Old Main 111 |
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| Phone: (701) 671-2843 or e-mail . |
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| The laptop specification requires Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view. |
| NDSCS laptop specifications (pdf) |
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| Model |
HP Compaq Business Notebook nc 8230 "Power User" |
| Processor |
Intel Pentium M processor 750 (1.86GHz) |
| RAM (memory) |
1 GB 533 MHz 1DIMM |
| Hard Disk Drive |
60 Gig 5400 rpm |
| Optical Devices |
24x Combo DVD/CD-RW |
| Video |
ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 |
| Pointing Device |
Microsoft 5 Button Optical Mouse |
| Communications (wired) |
10/100/1000 Onboard NIC 56K (V.92) Modem |
| Communications (wireless) |
HP 802.11 a/b/g Wireless NIC, Bluetooth |
| Ports/ Connectors |
USB (3) Port, 1394 Port, VGA Graphics Port, S-Video, Serial (1) Port, LAN |
| PC Card |
Secure Digital (SD) Port, One Type I/II PC Card Slot, One Smart Card Reader |
| Battery |
HP Internal 8 Cell, Lithium Ion |
| Operating System |
Microsoft Windows XP Pro |
| Warranty |
HP Three Year World Wide Limited Warranty |
| Display |
15.4 inch WSXGA Monitor + WVA panel |
| ADP (Accidental Damage Protection) |
Covers other damage (see note 1) |
| 1 st Level Maintenance (1st 24 months) |
Laptop maintenance will be covered on the NDSCS campus (see note 2) |
| Microsoft Office 2003 |
Pre-installed MS Office 2003 (see note 3) |
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| Base Price: |
$2,199 |
| Add On(s): |
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| 1 GB memory |
$445 |
| Leather/Nylon Carrying Case |
$64 |
| Docking station |
$200 |
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| Notes: |
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| 1. Covers damage such as liquid spilled in the keyboard, accidentally dropping the laptop, most damage that is not covered under the normal warranty. This protection covers the laptop for the first three years. |
| 2. 1st Level Maintenance includes replacement of hard drives, memory, batteries, multi bay devices, etc. Internal devices such as monitors, system boards etc., must be replaced at he HP/Compaq Depot. |
| 3. Microsoft Office 2003 will be pre-installed and will remain with the computer and does not need to be removed when the student leaves the college. Software included consists of Word 2003, Excel 2003, Access 2003, Power Point 2003, Publisher 2003, and Outlook 2003. |
| 4. Upon receiving laptop: the laptop must be either paid in full or the first semester lease payment must be paid. If paying with financial aid, all paperwork must be completed and have enough to cover the cost of the laptop whether purchasing or leasing. Need written proof from the NDSCS Business Office that your financial aid is allocated to cover the expense of the laptop after all other college expenses are paid for. |
| 5. For Architectural Drafting and Civil Engineering students, AutoCAD software must be purchased separately. |
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| The total package price will include: |
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| • Same day service at the on-campus location. |
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| • Imaging and re-imaging of computers purchased through the college. |
| • Access to loaner equipment if needed. |
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| Although this is a significant amount of money we are confident that it will be well worth the investment. Please feel free to contact us at any time with questions or comments. |
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| Department Chair: Randy Stach |
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| Phone: (701) 671-2116 or e-mail. |
| Toll free: 1-800-342-4325 ext. 3-2116 |
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