The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is offering the following laptop and have worked hard to combine quality support and reliable hardware that will suit your computing needs in the Pharmacy Program. The laptop below comes with the following HSC computing standards:

Computing Standards

• Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
• 4GB DDR3 RAM (Memory)
• 320GB Hard Drive
• DVD Burner (for data backup)
• 3 year Warranty with Dell CompleteCare (Accidental Protection)
• NVIDIA® NVS 4200M 512MB DDR3
  

PURCHASING TIP
When purchasing your laptop, consider purchasing an extra battery and power adapter. You may find it helpful in the event your primary battery is drained and you are not able to recharge. Also, having an extra power adapter allows you carry one with you and leave the other at home or work.

Order your Dell Laptop

The HSC has setup an ordering website designed specifically for the online purchase of the laptop below. To place your order click the following, and make sure you choose your correct city (where you will pick up the laptop) on checkout:

TAMHSC College of Pharmacy Laptop Purchasing Page

Dell Latitude E6420 Laptop

• Product Overview
• Base Pricing: $1198.00

Purchasing Software

As an HSC student, the following software is available to you at drastically reduced prices (and in some cases FREE).  Visit the TAMU Sell [https://software.tamu.edu], select TAMHSC for your campus, and login with your HSC Username and Password to see what you are eligible to purchase.

• Microsoft Office 2010 - $20.00!
• Adobe Acrobat 10 Professional - $95.00!
• EndNote 15 - FREE!
•  Plus More!
  
  

Once ordered, our staff will gladly assist you with the installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What benefits will I receive when I order my HSC laptop?

All laptops offered by OIT are robust, business class models designed for the type of computing that will be required. Some of the benefits you will receive when you purchase the HSC required laptop are:

• Virus/Malware Detection & Removal
• Software Installation/Configuration/Troubleshooting
• 3 year Extended Warranty with Dell CompleteCare [What is Dell CompleteCare?]
• Hardware Troubleshooting/Configuration/Warranty Replacements 
• System Optimization (Disk Cleanup & Defragmentation)

We are working closely with Dell to get your warrantied replacement parts so you don't have to hassle with tech support. Any problem you have with your laptop after purchase will be streamlined by our department to get you back up and running as soon as possible.

Do I have to buy the HSC laptop?

NO. However, if you do not purchase the required HSC laptop you will receive no computer support.  You will be responsible for your own repairs and software management. You should be prepared to fix problems as they arise on your own or be prepared to take your laptop to a retail support provider to diagnose your computer.  

Average cost:  $75/diagnosis plus repair costs.  
Average time:  Varies, but your laptop will be unavailable to you for several days to sometimes over a week.  You will need a contingency plan for these times.

For any questions, please contact the HSC Help Desk at 

800 799 7472 or email it-support@tamhsc.edu.