<p>Laptops are not required. Many many people have them.</p>
<p>IIRC, they have a deal with Dell and maybe some others, but I was not particularly impressed with either the configurations or the prices - it’s pretty run-of-the-mill hardware.</p>
<p>They do have support.</p>
<p>I believe there is wireless coverage for most of the campus, except for the dorms, which are hardwired.</p>
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