While there are many workstations available throughout the complex and in the labs, there will be times that a computer will not be available.  The computing labs will not be able to meet all of your needs.  Purchasing a laptop will guarantee you have the resources you need.  You can even access the software on the lab stations by using Virtual Lab.
 

Computing Services arranges discounts each year from two leading laptop manufacturers on systems that meet all of our recommendations.  If you find a different system, or already have a laptop, take a look at our specifications to make sure the laptop will meet your needs.
 

With your SmartPhone, you can reserve group study rooms, view your appointments and recruiting activities, and more.  Connect your SmartPhone to www.bus.umich.edu/mobile to get started.
 

Blackberry devices can be very useful, however they may not work well with your ITCS email account.  To take full advantage of the features of a Blackberry, you need to connect via a Blackberry Enterprise Services (BES).  For more information and documentation, visit the Blackberry website.

MBA students can connect their Exchange account to a Blackberry device or Gmail account.  For more information and instructions, visit our Email Services page.
 

With Ross on iTunes U, you can download podcasts of news, events and seminars, and watch or listen to them when it is convenient for you.  You can view them on your computer, or save them to an iPod to take them with you.  While an iPod is not necessary to view and/or listen to podcasts, it can be very convenient to be able to take your podcasts to view anywhere, anytime.  Visit the Support for Ross on iTunes U page for more information, with a link to purchase your own iPod at a discount through the Computer Showcase.
 

The UM Computer Showcase offers discounts to students on a selection of PDAs.  Visit their website for prices and selections.
 

USB drives (popularly called Flash drives or thumb drives) are an affordable and convenient way to transport and share files.  The lab workstations all have easy access USB ports on the front of the machine.  Students can purchase USB drives through the UM Computer Showcase.

If you have your own laptop, you may also consider investing in a CD burner.  Recordable CDs are inexpensive and can typically store 700MB of data.