A collection of articles with information on purchasing a computer as a student or an employee with recommendations for laptop types.
Explains that Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students are eligible to purchase personal computers from Dell and Apple at an academic discount. Directs users to the individual Dell and Apple purchase articles for details.
Describes Bowdoin College's interest-free computer loan program for benefits-eligible employees, covering eligibility, what can be purchased, the application process, loan terms, and payroll deduction details. For full-time benefits-eligible Bowdoin employees.
Provides Bowdoin IT's recommended minimum specifications for purchasing a personal Windows laptop through Dell's education discount program, and instructions for accessing Dell's Bowdoin education store. For faculty, staff, and students purchasing a personal computer.
Provides Bowdoin IT's recommended specifications for purchasing a personal Apple Mac laptop through Apple's education discount store, and a direct link to the Bowdoin Apple Store for Education. For faculty and staff purchasing a personal computer; includes a note clarifying that students receive a Bowdoin-issued MacBook Pro and iPad mini and do not need to purchase their own.