Information Technology Services strongly recommended the following peripherals and accessories as part of the 2009 Laptop Purchasing Program.
How to order
Most of these items, as well as additional items, are available from BC's Apple seller, the BC Bookstore, and BC's Dell seller, Data Networks, online stores or they may be purchased through your local retailer.
Hint: If you order a laptop from the BC Bookstore and Data Networks online store, you can buy accessories from either online store. For example, if you buy a Dell laptop from the Data Networks online store, you can also buy accessories from the BC Bookstore online store, and vice versa.
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Dell CompleteCareWhile the BC Dell laptops include a 4-year warranty with repair, as is common with laptop warranties, damage to the display or spills to the keyboard are not covered. Types of damage covered: • Liquid spilled on or in unit Dell CompleteCare could save you approximately $750 to replace the display, $825 for the system board, or $125 for the keyboard. Loss of laptop due to fire or theft is not covered by Dell CompleteCare. Batteries have a standard one-year warranty and are not covered by CompleteCare. |
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Laptop LockWhile the percentage of thefts on campus is low, Boston College Information Technology Services highly recommends you purchase a laptop lock. A laptop lock allows you to secure your laptop to study tables in the libraries, residence halls, and dining locations. Since combinations are easy to forget, ITS suggests you consider purchasing a lock with key access. |
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Personal Laser PrinterA personal laser printer offers fast output of quality text and graphics, and is often more economical than lower cost inkjet color printers where ink cartridges need to be replaced frequently at a premium. Students can also print to laser printers in the Campus Technology Resource Center (CTRC) from their residence halls. |
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Surge Protector / Power StripBC’s Offices of Fire & Safety and Residential Life require that students use a UL-approved surge strip, which has built-in shock and fire protection. An approved surge strip is available for purchase at the BC Bookstore. |
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External Hard DriveProtect all your essential files by backing them up to an external hard drive. External hard drives have much larger capacities than flash drives. Dell and Apple are offering 500 GB drives, which should accommodate most students’ backup and archival needs. |
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* The products and prices listed above are subject to change. Please visit the BC Bookstore and Data Networks online for current product details and pricing information.