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Techno Item |
Features |
Cost |
Where to buy |
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Lap Top*
Consider the portability benefits of mobile technologies. You can use devices in the library, dorm, study area, home, etc.
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Ideal:
- Pentium 4 processor or “M”
- 802.11 internal for wireless connectivity
- Battery life > 4 hours
- 512 MB of memory
- Disk – 40 GB hard drive or more
- CD-RW/DVD
*Think wireless! Wireless “G” is a good standard to look for. |
$699 and up |
Dell
Acer
eMachines
Gateway
Fujitsu
Best Buy
CompUSA
HP Compaq
IBM Think Pad
Toshiba
Check out: www.shopping.com and www.buydig.com for best prices |
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Printer |
Buy a name brand that you can easily get replacement ink cartridges for. Most college bookstores sell HP and Epson ink. |
$50.00 and up |
Dell
Amazon.com
Best Buy
CompUSA
Check out: www.shopping.com and www.buydig.com for best prices |
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Lock for Laptop |
Kensington Locks:
Secure your laptop in your dorm or library by simply engaging the lock |
$25.00 and up |
Dell
Amazon.com
Best Buy
CompUSA
Check out: www.shopping.com and www.buydig.com for best prices on all techno devices |
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Power Strip or Surge Suppressor |
What does a surge suppressor do?
It takes the incoming power surges and spikes and sends them, or shunts them away from your equipment, preventing damage or glitches in the performance.
Select a high joule rating.
A joule is a measurement that refers to how much energy the surge suppressor can channel away from your equipment. Generally a higher joule rating is better. |
Prices start at about $10.00 |
Any hardware or computer store |
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Software:
1. MS Office XP Standard for Students and Educators
2. Inspiration |
Microsoft Word 2002, Excel 2002, Microsoft Outlook 2002, and PowerPoint 2002
Concept maps, outlines |
About $130.00
$27.00 |
Amazon.com
Best Buy
Download free 30 day trial and purchase:
www.inspiration.com |
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USB Memory Stick |
A USB memory stick or jump drive provides a way to move and store both audio and data files. You can move large files from one device to another and use this device over and over.
Buy as many MBs as you can afford. This item replaces burning CDs. *128MB memory stick is equal to about 88 floppy disks. |
$17.00 and up |
Dell
Amazon.com
Best Buy
CompUSA
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Virus Protection |
Most computers come with some basic virus protection. Make sure that you keep updating your software.
If you think you have a virus/worm go to:
http://www.trendmicro.com
You can download free information and patches for problems.
We use Trend virus software at RDHS but Norton is also a good product. |
$30.00 |
Dell
Amazon.com
Best Buy
CompUSA
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Removal of Adware and Spyware
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www.lavasoft.de/support/download
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Free download |
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Your RDHS “T” Drive |
Don’t forget to copy all your papers and projects from your “T” Drive. You never know when that little research project you did at RDHS may turn into a larger venture in college. |
PRICELESS |
Bring in your memory stick or burn a CD on student computers in either the Library or the CRC.
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www.rdhs.org
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Come back and check out Learning Resources. We have amazing cutting edge digital resources available through our website. |
Free |
Need a password?
Contact khouse@rdhs.org or
tsmith@rdhs.org
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