Finding the best technology solutions for your educational major.
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About the Program About TigerTech TigerTech Services IT Recommendations Tech Supply Bundles For Undeclared Majors College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources College of Arts and Science College of Education College of Engineering School of Health Professions The Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business School of Journalism School of Law School of Medicine College of Veterinary Medicine School of Nursing College of Human Environmental Sciences Academic Partnerships 03 04 05 07 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 35MU STUDENT CENTER
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Established in 1983, TigerTech is a full service technology reseller, offering
educational pricing to University of Missouri students, faculty and staff. In partnership with the Division of IT, TigerTech provides MU students with a one-stop technology resource. Our central location in the MU Student Center gives students easy and convenient access to sales, service and support for technology at MU. As an educational reseller, TigerTech receives special pricing on products that are not offered to the general public. Because TigerTech is owned and operated by the University of Missouri, our top priority is to help students select affordable, user-friendly tools that will assist them in virtually any program of study at Mizzou.
ABOUT TIGERTECH
ABOUT TIGERTECH
Student Purchase Plan
The Computer Purchase Plan allows eligible students to spread the cost of a computer over four payments. The first payment is charged to your University of Missouri student account on the day that you receive your computer. The remaining three payments will be charged to your account over the next three semesters. No billing takes place during the summer sessions. TigerTech’s one-time administrative
fee is a simple 7.8 percent of the purchase price, which is added to your total. There is no accruing interest from TigerTech during the length of the plan. A short application must be filled out for approval.
Software
TigerTech offers educationally-priced software, saving you up to $800. Microsoft Office is required by all departments and is provided
free of charge to currently enrolled
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students. TigerTech also carries Adobe, AutoCAD, and other required software. Please check with your professor for software requirements before purchasing, then visit the store for current educational pricing.
Service Department
If you are having trouble with your laptop or need to get your wireless set up, just bring it in to the service desk. The TigerTech service desk is operated by the Division of IT and can perform basic troubleshooting or answer questions you may have. If your computer requires a hardware repair, the service desk can check the machine into our service department, where certified technicians can properly diagnose and fix any hardware, virus or spyware problems. TigerTech is certified to perform warranty repair on Dell and Apple computers. If your machine is out of warranty or your repair does not fall within your warranty specifications, TigerTech can still perform the repair for an hourly fee.
Warranty And Insurance
TigerTech recommends that you have your computer covered by an insurance policy to protect against accidental damage. Many homeowner policies have plans for this type of coverage.
Our bundles include either a three-year manufacturer’s warranty, which includes accidental damage coverage, or a three-year Extended
Warranty Solution from CPS. This plan covers unintentional damages as a result of: impact, liquid damage or unintentional physical damage. Accidental Coverage does not cover intentional damages of any kind or losses due to theft.
Tax Holiday
From August 7-9, 2015, the State of Missouri will suspend state sales tax on educational items, such as clothing and school supplies, including equipment purchased at TigerTech. City of Columbia and Boone county taxes still apply. You can order a computer online or in-store and TigerTech will hold the machine until the tax holiday weekend, at which time you can pay for your computer.
Summer Welcome Laptop Distribution & Setup
Attend one of our sessions on Day two of Summer Welcome. No need to sign up, just join us any time from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lower level of The Mizzou Store. Pick up your pre-ordered computer, or purchase one from TigerTech during summer welcome - we have plenty available. If you already own a computer, feel free to bring it along, we'll help you get that set up too. At each session, we will set up your computer to access the technology services available for you at MU.
Division of IT technicians will also set up some mobile devices with campus email, goMizzou app and wireless.
TIGERTECH SERVICES
Minimum Hardware Requirements: 1- to 2-year life-span at MU
Recommended Hardware Requirements: 3- to 4-year life-span at MU
PROCESSOR NETWORKING DEVICES
8gb USB Drive or Greater nic (10/100base-t Ethernet) and Wireless nic (802.11 g/n) 8gb RAM 250 gb Hard Drive Core: i5 Processor
PROCESSOR MEMORY NETWORKING DEVICES
NIC (gb Ethernet Card) and Wireless nic (802.11 a/c) 16gb RAM or Greater 500gb Hard Drive or Greater Software Recommendations:
Additional recommendations for specific majors are in this guide.
windows apple Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Office 2010 Anti-virus Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) Microsoft Office 2011 Anti-virus RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE MINIMUM SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Office 2013 Anti-virus Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) Microsoft Office 2011 Anti-virus 16gb USB Drive or Greater
IT RECOMMENDATIONS
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3 We have the right bundle for you! At TigerTech, we've put together several tech supply bundles with software to save you money. With the purchase of a computer, you can save up to $120 on our most popular supplies and required software. The Premier Bundle is pictured here, check out our other bundles at mutigertech.com.
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TECH SUPPLY BUNDLE
1. Backpack or Carrying Case
Why get a laptop if you can’t safely transport it? We have a large selection of top-quality cases and your bundle comes with a case of your choice.
2. 16 GB Flash Drive
The flash drive has become the number one way of transporting and sharing files and documents on campus. Save your documents to this flash drive, then take it to a lab to print.
3. 25’ Ethernet Cable
Yes, we are a wireless campus, but there are some areas that are not wireless yet. Your residence hall room, for instance, still has an Ethernet port where you might have to plug in.
4. CPS Extended Warranty Solution
Accidents happen. Stay protected. This extended warranty covers unintentional damages as a result of: impact, liquid damage or unintentional physical damage. It does not cover intentional damages of any kind to the covered product or losses due to theft, willful damage, misuse, damage due to neglect, drops over six feet, fire damage, full immersion in water or damage caused by the use of a product in a way the manufacturer never intended.
5. Surge Protector
Don’t fall victim to power surges that can damage your computer. A surge protector will suppress them and keep your equipment safe. Plus, it will give you more outlets!
6. Ethernet Adapter
Some computers (MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Retina Display) require an Ethernet adapter to use wired internet in your residence hall.
Remember Microsoft Office is available at no charge to all currently enrolled students.
The Division of IT will assist with installation at Summer Welcome.
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2015 School of Medicine Laptop Purchasing Information: If you plan to purchase a laptop or you already own a laptop, it should meet the following specifications: processor memory hard drive optical drive display network cards warranty operating system
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i7 8gb 500gb DVD±RW HD or Retina 10/100 BASE-TEthernet Wireless a/g/n 3–year or 4–year Windows 7 or Mac OS X 10.9 i5 8gb 500gb DVD±RW HD or Retina 10/100 BASE-T
Ethernet Wireless a/g/n 3–year or 4–year
Windows 7 or Mac OS X 10.9
Recommended Software & Hardware
• Microsoft Office
• Other Software: Microsoft Security Essentials, Print Anywhere, Cisco VPN, Secure CRT, Secure FX
• Stedman’s Plus Spellchecker • USB Flash Drive (4gb minimum)
DoIT Software Distribution Site: https://myservices.missouri.edu/login.aspx
Tax holiday:Missouri’s Tax holiday for back-to-school purchases is August 7-9, 2015. TigerTech will take advance orders for computer-related items to be picked up and paid for during the tax holiday. Contact TigerTech for more details.
Dell:Dell products sold at TigerTech can also be purchased through the University Dell Premiere Online Portal at the same education discount prices offered at TigerTech. Recommended bundles are available both at TigerTech and the Dell Premiere Portal. The full Dell catalog is also available through the Premiere Portal with discount pricing. Dell Premiere Online Portal: dell.com/mizzou
Apple:TigerTech offers and supports the entire line of Apple computers, including MacBooks and MacBook Pros.
Lenovo: TigerTech stocks selections of Lenovo laptops including the Lenovo L420 and L520. Recommended bundles are available to fit students' needs.
Financial aid: To obtain additional funding for the purchase of a laptop, you can
contact our financial aid coordinator:
Cheri Marks
Student Financial Aid Coordinator Office of Medical Education [email protected]
573-882-2923
Wireless: The School of Medicine and many parts of campus have wireless Internet access available. For more information go to: doit.missouri.edu/services/internet-network
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding hardware and software purchases, contact:
Philip Neff
Systems Support Analyst Office of Medical Education [email protected]
573-882-7296
