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IndianBabu
06-13-2004, 11:03 AM
Hey Guys,

Just curious if we really NEED a floppy drive with our laptop, or does a 32/64 meg USB key serve as a better choice?

And does anyone know how much the school charges for Office software?

Thanks,

IndianBabu
doc5544
06-13-2004, 11:36 AM
USB key is the way to go, much easier to deal with. but they are small, so just be careful not to lose it.

Hey Guys,

Just curious if we really NEED a floppy drive with our laptop, or does a 32/64 meg USB key serve as a better choice?

And does anyone know how much the school charges for Office software?

Thanks,

IndianBabu
RichS
06-13-2004, 11:42 AM
yeah, USB keys are an easy way to trade old tests, old notes mac daddy CDs, digital pictures b/w people.
Silenthunder
06-13-2004, 12:39 PM
floppies are virtually worthless now; don't store enough data.

get a USB key, or just use CD-RW.

Office was given to us when we picked up our textbooks.

Cheers,

Silenthunder
CptPlanet
06-14-2004, 03:52 PM
Hi there,

Could you elaborate on that? I'm in the process of ordering my laptop from dell right now, and I have the option of upgrading the standard software package, which is just Wordperfect, or pay an extra hundred bucks for MS Office...

Thanks a million!!

CptPlanet
snitzle
06-14-2004, 03:58 PM
No, DO NOT buy Office XP... it is included in your first term book order, whether you want it or not. In fact, I already had it, but got stuck with another copy anyway.
microphage
06-14-2004, 04:27 PM
Last time I checked, Costco had a 256 MB thumb drive by Sandisk for $49.99.

Sure, I've seen them for 40 dollars after rebate but if you're moving to the islands I doubt you'll be able to wait for a lousy rebate
docks
06-14-2004, 05:45 PM
No, DO NOT buy Office XP... it is included in your first term book order, whether you want it or not. In fact, I already had it, but got stuck with another copy anyway.

Which version of Office XP do they provide?

- Docks
coco881
06-14-2004, 05:49 PM
Hi docks,

The booklist says we get "Microsoft Office - Student Version, Contains: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Photodraw, and Front Page".

Hope this helps!

Coco
docks
06-14-2004, 05:54 PM
Hi docks,

The booklist says we get "Microsoft Office - Student Version, Contains: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Photodraw, and Front Page".

Hope this helps!

Coco

That's a good combo. Thanks for the info.

- Docks