Information Technology

Laptop Specifications

HP Compaq Business Notebook 8530P

This laptop will adequately handle all curriculum at NDSCS.

Model	HP Compaq Business Notebook 8530P
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo processor T8600 (2.4 GHz)
RAM (memory)	4GB 800MHz 2 DIMM
Hard Disk Drive	160 Gig 7200 rpm
Optical Devices	24x DVD +-/RW DL
Video	ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 w/256MB video memory and 512 MB HyperMemory
Webcam	Integrated Web Cam
Communications (wired)	10/100/1000 Onboard NIC 56K (V.92) Modem
Communications (wireless)	HP 802.11 a/b/g/n Wireless NIC, Bluetooth
Security Accessories	HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, Integrated Smart Card Reader and Embedded Security Chip (TPM 1.2)
Ports/Connectors	USB (4) Port, 1394a eSATA, VGA Graphics Port, HDMI, Serial (1) Port, LAN, Modem
PC Card	1 ExpressCard/54 slot, 6-in-1 Media Card Reader
Battery	HP Internal 8 Cell, Lithium Ion
Operating System	Microsoft Windows XP Pro
Display	15.4 inch WXGA Monitor +WVA panel
Warranty	HP Three Year World Wide Limited Warranty
ADP (Accidental Damage Protection)	HP Three Year ADP Covers other damage (see note 1)
1st Level Maintenance (1st 24 months)	Laptop Maintenance Will be covered on the NDSCS campus (see note 2)
	Purchase Price	Lease Price/Semester
Base price	$1,630.00	$490
Including carrying case	$1,701.00	$511

Notes:

1. Covers damage such as liquid spilled in the keyboard, accidentally dropping the laptop, most damage that is not covered under the normal warranty. This protection covers the laptop for the first three years.

2. 1st Level Maintenance includes replacement of hard drives, memory, batteries, multibay devices, etc. Internal devices such as monitors, system boards etc. must be replaced at the HP/Compaq Depot.

3. Upon receiving laptop: the laptop must be either paid in full or the first semester lease payment must be paid. If paying with financial aid, all paperwork must be completed and have enough to cover the cost of the laptop whether purchasing or leasing. Need written proof from the NDSCS Business Affairs Office that your financial aid is allocated to cover the expense of the laptop after all other college expenses are paid for.

4. For Architectural Drafting and Civil Engineering students, AutoCAD software must be purchased separately.

5. Microsoft Office 2007 software, which is purchased separately, is available at the NDSCS Bookstore.

6. A $200 non-refundable deposit, which will put towards the price of the laptop, must be made to the NDSCS Computer Center for reservation of a laptop.

7. The Total Package Price will include:

Same day service at the on-campus location.
Imaging and re-imaging of computers purchased through the college.
Access to loaner equipment if needed.