技术要求

目的

杰克逊维尔大学 wants to ensure students are prepared for the technology requirements 在教室里.  In order to prepare students for the best learning experience, the University offers the following recommendations to students.

设备需求

  • Purchase a laptop, convertible tablet, or desktop computer with the following capabilities:
    • 接入无线互联网
    • Integrated or external Web Camera and Microphone
    • 键盘
    • 鼠标
    • 演讲者 
  • Requirements by operating system
    • Windows-Based PC With Windows 10 Pro (New Purchase Recommendation)
      • Intel Core i5, i7, or i9 Processor 10th Generation or above
      • 16GB RAM
      • NVMe Solid State Storage (preferred)
      • 256GB SSD storage minimum, 512GB SSD or higher Recommended
      • 1920×1080 Full HD IPS display 13, 14, or 15-inch minimum
      • USB 3.x (3.2 gen 2 preferred) minimum with USB Type C port availability preferred
      • 首选USB Type C充电
      • 首选迅雷3
      • WiFi 5 minimum or WiFi6 preferred
      • 蓝牙4.X最小5.x首选
      • LTE可选
      • HDMI端口或适配器
      • 720p (1 megapixel) Webcam minimum; 1080p (2 megapixel) Webcam preferred
      • Headset or earbuds with microphone
      • Recommended models include Dell Latitude 5xxx, 7xxx, 9xxx, Dell XPS 13 or 15 (2020), Dell XPS 2 in 1 (2020), Lenovo X1, Lenovo X1 Yoga, Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Microsoft Surface Book 3, Microsoft Surface Laptop 3, Microsoft Surface Go 2, HP Spectre x360, HP Spectre Folio, HP EliteBook x360.
    • Apple-Based PC With MacOS Catalina (New Purchase Recommendation)
      • Intel Core i5, i7, or i9 Processors 10th Generation or above
      • 16GB RAM
      • 256GB SSD storage minimum, 512GB SSD or higher Recommended
      • USB Type C转Type a适配器
      • WiFi和蓝牙标准
      • HDMI适配器
      • 苹果摄像头
      • Headset or earbuds with microphone
      • Recommended models include MacBook Air 2020, MacBook Pro 13 inch or MacBook Pro 16 inch (touch bar is preferred on MacBook Pro models).

其他建议

  • The laptop computer may be any brand, running a modern operating system that still 接收安全更新. Students will want to be sure the laptop computer can run software they will use for homework (e.g.、办公室应用).
  • The laptop computer must be able to connect to JU’s campus network and the Internet using Wi-Fi or a high-speed Ethernet connection. 
  • The laptop computer must be equipped with virus protection, which needs to be installed and running prior to connecting the laptop computer to the JU network
  • JU does not recommend students rely on tablet devices (e.g.(iPad)、移动电话、 或者上网本电脑.g., Chromebooks) as their primary computer due to software 限制.
  • Download the free Microsoft Office suite upon gaining access to your JU email

注意: Chromebooks, cell phones, and tablets such as the Kindle Fire are not recommend as 主设备.

制定需求

Most online content at JU is web-based and can be accessed from most devices.  一些 courses and majors will require specialized software that can be purchased through the JU 书店 or other approved vendors.   A list of software required in courses is included in the course schedule or through the JU 书店.  

  • 电气工程
    • Larger hard drive (512GB, 1 TB preferred)
  • 机械工程
    • A processor with at least 4 cores (each product of the current ANSYS product line uses 4 cores with no additional charge. 
    • Windows 64bit Operating System.
    • 4 GB (or higher) graphics card (DRD has a good experience with NVIDIA cards. 为 laptops as clients, 2GB may also work for simple applications. 
    • 32-128 GB of RAM based on problem size
    • 17" or larger flat panel display.  
  • 音乐
    • 上面提到的苹果笔记本电脑
    • 512GB or larger SSD recommended

如何获得设备

There are several ways to get a device:

  • Purchase one from a secure and trusted store
  • Purchase one through Apple, Dell or Microsoft. All offer discounts to students with a .Edu邮箱地址
  • Rent or Lease a device through a device vendor such as Microsoft, Lenovo, or Dell
  • Check with cellular carrier about device purchase options through your cell phone 计划

常见问题 

I need funding to help with the purchase of a device, what do I do?

Students should first check 他们的经济援助 counselor to discuss options 他们的经济援助.

Laptop and device prices vary greatly; do I need a high-cost one to be successful?

No. In most cases, a laptop meeting the basic requirements above will be sufficient 成功的.

Are laptops required to be a student at JU?

Having your own device is required to get the best JU experience.  课程设计 as flexible learning experiences that may have a technology component. 

Does JU have devices available for students?

The University does not have devices to loan out; however, the University is here to support you to obtain a device.