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As a new college student you will find a relatively seamless transition in terms of telephone use. Many schools still offer land lines to students so they can get calls in their room and have a voice mail account. The fact is that most students today don’t use a land line. They simply bring their cell phone and use that for calls from home, friends and other students and faculty. (more…)

While a traditional desktop computer may be a bit cheaper, nearly all students today are buying laptops for school. They are portable, can be used in wireless environments like school libraries and are easy to take to class for note-taking. Before you run out and buy a laptop, be sure you check first with your school. Some schools negotiate deals with a particular manufacturer and have laptops built specifically for students. These laptops are loaded with the software the school uses for communication, and classes and will save you money, time and trouble. You can usually order them through the school and pick them up at the book store when you check in. If they do not have their own laptop configuration packages, they MAY still offer discounts on software you need (like word processing software, etc.). Before you buy, check with the school! (more…)