SJU is pleased to announce that Microsoft

Office is free for SJU students. Check out

www.sju.edu/laptop for more information.

May 1, 2017

Dear Haub School of Business Student,

Wel o e to Sai t Joseph’s U i ersity! As you prepare for your arri al o a pus, the Laptop Progra Offi e a ts to remind you that now is a great time to purchase a laptop from the SJU Haub School of Business (HSB) Laptop Program

website, www.sju.edu/laptop. Select the top menu link for Business Laptop Program. Visit this site for detailed ordering

information, required HSB hardware and software, instructions for obtaining Microsoft Office through the university, and

frequently asked questions.

All students enrolled in the Haub School of Business, including Undecided Business majors, are required to have a laptop

running Microsoft Windows that meets the HSB minimum requirements. Requirements for 2017 include: 8GB RAM;

Touchscreen recommended. Purchasing HSB laptops with exclusive discounts and optional on-campus support offers

students and parents convenience and additional peace of mind. Please see insert for complete system requirements.

Students are not required to purchase through the HSB Laptop Program. Students may bring their own laptops for classes as

long as they meet the minimum specs. So e Busi ess stude ts ask a out usi g Apple Ma Book’s. Ma Book’s are ot recommended because of the incompatibility, added expense, and limited warranty options offered by Apple. If you plan to

bring a Mac to campus, please see the two supplementary inserts regarding minimum system requirements and information

for Mac users. Students must install the Windows Operating System on MacBook laptops.

For your convenience, HSB partners with Lenovo to provide two laptop options that meet all campus technology needs.

These systems are Touchscreen Windows 10 Professional systems that double as tablets and are bundled with an Ethernet

cable. Be sure to place your order by July 25, 2017 to ensure delivery before classes begin.

Lenovo offers an optional extended warranty which protects students against hardware failure and accidental damage. Free

warranty support is offered at the Technology Service Center for the length of your Lenovo warranty. We strongly

encourage you to purchase the extended warranty from Lenovo

with your laptop.

Students purchasing the recommended HSB laptops and warranty

are entitled to free loaner laptops if their systems require overnight

repair. This guarantees limited downtime for students when their

laptop requires service. Students purchasing laptops other than the recommended models, or those waiving the optional

Lenovo warranty have an optio of usi g the Te h ology Ser i e Ce ter’s Repair IT service. The Repair IT program offers

hardware diagnostics, computer part replacement, and repair for a modest fee for each incident. There is no fee for this

service if you have a program laptop with an extended manufacturer warranty. More information can be found on the

website.

Additionally, students may purchase dorm content insurance to cover damage or theft of laptops and other items. Content

insurance information will be sent to students this summer by Office of Residence Life.

Again, welcome to Saint Joseph's University Haub School of Business! If you have questions about the laptop program,

please call me at 610-660-1678. We look forward to seeing you on Hawk Hill.

Sincerely,

Jeannine Shantz

Manager, Laptop Computer Program

Are you a Business Major and a Mac user? If so, please continue reading:

All Haub School of Business students are required to have a laptop running Microsoft Windows©.

MacBooks are not recommended for Haub School of Business Students.

Students have free access to Windows-based software packages throughout their time at SJU that are not

supported by Apple.

Some business textbooks provide software not supported by Apple.

It is the sole responsibility of each student to have an acceptable Microsoft Windows©-based computer

for all business classes.

Although not recommended because of compatibility issues and higher costs,

Haub School of Business students are able to use a MacBook

if Microsoft Windows© is installed.

If you have a MacBook and plan to use it for business classes, please follow these instructions:

1. Microsoft Windows© is required for all Business Students. Windows can be purchased by the student

from stores such as Staples and Best Buy. You may also purchase online from companies such as

Amazon. You will need the full version, not the upgrade version. SJU cannot provide this software to

students.

2. Microsoft Office© for Windows© is required. Please note that Microsoft Office© for Mac is not the same

product as the Windows© version. All business students must have a copy of the Windows© version of

Microsoft Office© which is available free to SJU students. Visit www.sju.edu/laptop for more

information.

3. The Technology Service Center can assist you in installing both Microsoft Windows© and Microsoft

Office© for Windows on your Mac. Bring the original disks for Microsoft Windows© to the Technology

Service Center. Be prepared to leave your MacBook over night at the Technology-Service-Center.

www.sju.edu/laptop Laptophelp@sju.edu 610-660-1678

**Warranty Support is the most important difference between system options**

Comparison: SJU Partnered Vendors and Other Systems

Many students ask what computer is the best for their use at SJU. Listed below are the support differences between

partnered vendors and bringing your own laptop to campus. It is important to understand their options before choosing

a laptop.

Lenovo Free through SJU Laptop

Computer Program

Apple (not a partnered

vendor)

Repair IT

Fee-based Service

SJU Technology Service

Center (TSC)

Exclusive SJU Pricing Yes × No × No

Warranty length 3 yr standard

4 yr optional (Strongly

recommended)

1 yr standard

3 yr optional (Strongly

recommended)

Check with manufacturer

On-Campus warranty

support Yes (for the length of the

warranty)

Yes (for the length of

the warranty)

× No

Accidental Damage

Coverage (i.e. spills and

drops)

Yes (with 4 yr optional

warranty - Strongly

recommended)

× No (not offered by

Apple)

Check with manufacturer

Theft coverage included × No × No Check with manufacturer

Spare parts on-campus Yes × No Yes

Loaner if computer is

sent out for repair Yes (for the length of the

warranty) - TBD

Yes

Hardware support at

SJU TSC Yes (for the length of the

warranty)

Yes (for the length of

the warranty)

Yes

Free Software

Troubleshooting at

SJU TSC Yes Yes Yes

Free Virus Support at

SJU TSC Yes Yes Yes

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contract pricing onall ofyour technologyneeds.

When you buy from Lenovo, you get expert advice, strong customer support, and extensive product and

service offerings. Our team will provide you with complete solutions. And with exclusive contract pricing, we

make purchase decisions easy for you.

ThinkPad® Yoga 11e ThinkPad® Yoga 370

Intel® CoreTM i5

13.3" HD multi-touch screen

Memory: 8GB RAM

Hard drive: 256GB SSD

Windows® 10 Pro

Start saving now. For pricing and to place your order visit

sju.edu/laptop

Purchasing Extended Warranty Strongly Recommended

Intel® CoreTM i3

11.6" HD multi-touch screen

Memory: 8GB RAM

Hard drive: 256GB SSD

Windows® 10 Pro

Katie Ballard, PS Account Manager

919-874-3323 | kballard@lenovo.com

Jeannine Shantz

Manager, Laptop Program

610-660-1678 | laptophelp@sju.edu

Haub School of Business

Laptop Requirements 2017-18

Please note the new 8GB RAM minimum requirement for incoming HSB students

WINDOWS Operating System required for all HSB students

Operating

System

MINIMUM-Windows Requirement

Windows 8.1

*Do not purchase Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Mobile or Windows 10S*

RECOMMENDED

Windows 8, 8.1 or 10 Professional

Screen RECOMMENDED

Touch-screen capability

Productivity Tools Microsoft Office can be downloaded for FREE, please visit

www.sju.edu/laptop

Processor Type

MINIMUM

Intel Celeron Processor

RECOMMENDED

Intel i3, i5 or i7 Processor

Memory MINIMUM

8 GB RAM

RECOMMENDED

8 GB RAM

Hard Drive

MINIMUM

256 GB

*Do not purchase a 128 GB HD*

RECOMMENDED

256 GB or larger

Warranty 4 year parts and labor

(on-site strongly recommended)

Administrative

Privileges Students must be administrators on the laptop used for class.

Insurance Comprehensive accidental damage (breakage, liquid spill, hazard)

(strongly recommended)

Virus and Spyware

Protection Software

Microsoft Security Essentials is free and students can receive

support installing the software by visiting the

Technology Service Center in Science Center 129.

Haub School of Business

Laptop Requirements 2017-18

Please note the new 8GB RAM minimum requirement for incoming HSB students