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What does Hartwick recommend?

We strongly recommend that students bring a laptop computer to use in class and on the Hartwick network. More specifically, we strongly recommend that you purchase one of the Hartwick-recommended laptops, complete with applications and networking software, from our reseller.

Why buy a Hartwick-recommended laptop?

1. The Hartwick-recommended laptops are business-class machines, which are built with more durability in mind than personal laptops.
2. Four-year warranty and accidental damage protection. Most laptops come with a standard one-year warranty, with no coverage for accidental damage. The warranties on Hartwick-recommended laptops will last four years, including accidental damage.
3. Four years of on-site hardware and software support. The Hartwick College Technology Resource Center (TRC) provides free support for your laptop troubleshooting and repair needs.
4. Loaner computers available. The TRC maintains a pool of loaner computers which you can borrow for free, to keep you up and running if your laptop is in the shop for repair.
5. Hartwick network-ready configuration. Hartwick's security software (Symantec Endpoint Protection) is already installed, making your connection to our network seamless. You continue to get free updates and protection while you are a Hartwick College student.
6. Windows 7 Professional and Microsoft Office 2010 Professional are pre-installed on the Hartwick-recommended laptops.
7. Hartwick's TRC is an authorized service center for Lenovo and HP laptops. Your repairs are done on-site, saving time.

The 2011 Hartwick-recommended laptops:

	Lenovo ThinkPad T520 Model 42428U	HP ProBook 6460b Model XU049UT
Approx. Price * (does not include tax & shipping)	$1477.80	$1106.54
Operating System	Windows 7 Professional 64-bit	Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Processor	Intel Core i5 2540M / 2.6 GHz (Dual-Core) 3 MB L3 cache	Intel Core i3 2310M / 2.1 GHz (Dual-Core) 3 MB L3 cache
RAM	4 GB DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz PC3-10600 SODIMM (2 X 2 GB)	4 GB DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz PC3-10600 SODIMM (1 x 4 GB)
Display	15.6" TFT 1600 x 900 LED-backlit, anti-glare	14" TFT 1366 X 768 LED-backlit, anti-glare
Camera	Integrated	Integrated
Video	NVIDIA NVS 4200M/Intel HD Graphics, 1GB video memory	Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000
Video Output	VGA	VGA
Hard Disk	500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm	320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
Optical Drive	DVD Writer - removable plug-in module	DVD Writer - removable plug-in module
Battery	9-cell Lithium Ion	6-cell Lithium Ion
Wireless	802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0	802.11a/b/g/n
Weight	6 lbs.	4.5 lbs.
Navigation	UltraNav (TrackPoint & Touchpad)	Touchpad with two pick buttons
Warranty & Accidental Damage Protection	4 years	4 years
Applications	Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010	Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010
Network & Security Software	Symantec Endpoint Protection included	Symantec Endpoint Protection included
Accessories included	25' Ethernet cable	25' Ethernet cable