Campus Devices
Winona State University offers a variety of technology options for students and faculty. The benefits of mobile devices include:
- Promotes collaboration, data sharing
- Sparks hands-on interaction, exploration, discovery
- Provides alternative to traditional print textbooks – eBooks
- Enhances media consumption – video, audio, artwork, print, digital
- Tablets runs thousands of current apps
- Adapts to different learning styles and lifestyles
- Compact, lightweight
- Eco-friendly – less paper, long battery life
The laptop options for news students are illustrated below and additional information about student laptops is available.
Information about technology available to faculty and staff, including computers, docking stations, monitors, scanners and printers, is also provided.
2018 Mobile Device Options
In the summer of 2018, the WSU eWarrior Digital Life and Learning program will offer the HP Elitebook X360 G2 or a MacBook Pro to students, faculty and staff. Detailed specs for these devices are below.
iPads will also be provided to students based on course or program requirements.
Be sure to check your major's laptop recommendations before choosing whether you want a PC or a Mac.
HP Elitebook X360 1030 G2
- Office 365 Suite
- 2.5GHz 7th Gen Core i5 CPU, Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz
- 8 GB RAM
- 256 GB Nvme SSD Storage
- 13.3" Touch Display at 1920x1080p
- Intel HD Graphics 620
- Intel 802.11AC Wi-Fi
- One USB Port Type-C with Thunderbolt
- Two USB 3.1 Ports
- One HDMI 1.4 Port
- Weight: 2.82 pounds
Optional Components
- HP Pen - Optional component available at the Bookstore for a purchase price of $62.99.
MacBook Pro
- Office 365 Suite
- 13.3" Retina Display at 2560x1600 resolution
- Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640
- 2.3GHz dual-core 7th-generation Intel Core i5 processor - Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz
- 8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory
- 256GB SSD Storage
- Intel 802. 11ac Wi-Fi wireless
- Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports
- Weight: 3.02 pounds
2017 Mobile Device Options
In 2017, the WSU eWarrior offered:
- HP Elitebook X360 G2
- MacBook Pro
- iPad Mini 2 *if needed for course or program requirements
Specs for these devices are below.
HP Elitebook X360 1030 G2
- Office 365 Suite
- 2.5GHz 7th Gen Core i5 CPU, Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz
- 8 GB RAM
- 256 GB Nvme SSD Storage
- 13.3" Touch Display at 1920x1080p
- Intel HD Graphics 620
- Intel 802.11AC Wi-Fi
- One USB Port Type-C with Thunderbolt
- Two USB 3.1 Ports
- One HDMI 1.4 Port
- Weight: 2.82 pounds
Optional Components
- HP Pen - Optional component available at the Bookstore for a purchase price of $62.99.
MacBook Pro
- Office 365 Suite
- 2.7 GHz Core i5 CPU, Turbo Boost up to 3.1 HGz
- 8GB 1866MHZ RAM
- 256GB PCIE-Based SSD Storage
- Intel Iris Graphics 6100
- 13.3" Display at 2560x1600p resolution (retina)
- Intel 802.11AC Wi-Fi
- Two USB 3.0 Ports
- Two Thunderbolt 2 Ports
- Weight: 3.02 pounds
2016 Mobile Device Options
In 2016, the WSU eWarrior offered:
- HP Elitebook 840 G3 and an iPad Mini 2 2016
- MacBook Air 2016 and an iPad Mini 2 2016
- HP Elitebook 840 G3 "Pro" (without an iPad)
- MacBook Pro 2016 (without an iPad)
Specs for these devices are below.
HP Elitebook 840 G3
- Windows 10
- 2.8GHz Dual Core Intel i5-6200U Processor
- Intel Integrated Graphics (HD Graphics 520)
- 256GB PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
- 8GB 2133MHz DDR4 RAM (1 x 8GB)
- 720p HD Webcam
- Backlit Keyboard
- 46 WHr LiPo Battery
- 14” LED FHD Touchscreen (1920x1080)
- Intel 8260 802.11ac Wireless
- Ports
- USB 3.0
- USB 3.0 charging
- USB Type-C
- DisplayPort
- VGA
- 3.5 mm Headphone Jack
- RJ-45 (Ethernet)
- Media Card Reader
HP Elitebook 840 G3 “Pro”
- Windows 10
- 3.10GHz Dual Core Intel i7-6500U Processor
- Intel Integrated Graphics (HD Graphics 520)
- 256GB PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
- 8GB 2133 DDR4 RAM (1 x 8GB)
- 720p HD Webcam
- Backlit Keyboard
- 46 WHr LiPo Battery
- 14” LED FHD Touchscreen (1920x1080)
- Intel 8260 802.11ac Wireless
- Ports
- USB 3.0
- USB 3.0 charging
- USB Type-C
- DisplayPort
- VGA
- 3.5 mm Headphone Jack
- RJ-45 (Ethernet)
- Media Card Reader
MacBook Air 2016
- OS X El Capitan
- 1.6Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5
- Intel Integrated Graphics (HD Graphics 6000)
- 256GB Flash Storage
- 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM
- 720p FaceTime HD Camera
- Backlit Keyboard
- 13.3” LED Backlit Display (1440 x 900)
- Multi Touch Trackpad
- 802.11ac wireless
- 54 WHr LiPo Battery
- Ports
- MagSafe 2 Power Port
- Thunderbolt 2 (up to 20 Gbps)
- (2) USB 3.0 Ports (up to 5 Gbps)
- 3.5 mm Headphone Jack
- SDXC Card Slot
MacBook Pro 2016
- OS X El Capitan
- 2.7Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5
- Intel Integrated Graphics (Iris Graphics 6100)
- 256GB PCIe-Based Flash Storage
- 8GB 1866MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM
- 720p FaceTime HD Camera
- Backlit Keyboard
- 13.3” Retina LED Backlit Display with IPS technology (2560 x 1600) 227ppi
- Force Touch Trackpad
- 802.11ac wireless
- 74.9 WHr LiPo Battery
- Ports
- MagSafe 2 Power Port
- (2) Thunderbolt 2 (up to 20 Gbps)
- (2) USB 3.0 Ports (up to 5 Gbps)
- 3.5 mm Headphone Jack
- SDXC Card Slot
iPad Mini 2 2016
- IOS 9.3
- 16GB Storage
- 1GB of DDR3 RAM
- A7 Chip and M7 Motion Coprocessor
- 7.9” Retina LED Backlit Multi-Touch Display with IPS Technology (2018 x 1536) 326ppi
- Fingerprint-resistant Oleophobic coating
- Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n Dual Channel with MIMO
- Bluetooth 4.0
- 23.8WHr LiPo Battery
- Three-Axis Gyro
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- 1.2Mp Front Facing Camera
- 720p FaceTime HD Camera
- 5Mp Rear Facing Camera
- 1080p HD Video
- Ports
- Lightning
- 3.5 mm Headphone Jack
Departmental Laptop/Tablet Recommendations
Below are departmental preferences to help you choose the appropriate mobile devices. These recommendations are reviewed and updated annually. If students have questions or concerns about th recommendations, they should see their Academic Advisor.
Download a printable copy of department technology recommendations (PDF).
| PC = Windows based laptop; MAC = Macintosh | |
| College/Major | Laptop |
| Art | |
| Art Education, Studio Art | Mac |
| Graphic Design | Mac required |
| Biology | |
| Allied Health, Cell and Molecular, Cytotechnology | PC or Mac |
| Ecology, Environmental Science, Life Science | PC or Mac |
| Medical Technology, Pre-Physical Therapy | PC or Mac |
| Business | |
| Accounting, Economics, Finance | PC |
| Marketing | PC or Mac |
| Business Administration, Human Resources Mgt | PC required |
| Management Information Systems | PC required |
| Chemistry | |
| Chemistry, Chemistry Teaching | PC |
| Environmental Science, Biochemistry | PC |
| Communication Studies | PC or Mac |
| Computer Science - Rochester Campus | Mac and iPad required |
| Computer Science - Winona Campus |
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| Computer Science, Applied Computer Science | PC |
| Education - Rochester | iPad only required |
| Education - Winona | iPad required for upper level students |
| Counselor Education | PC or Mac |
| Elementary Education, Special Education | PC or Mac |
| Recreation and Tourism | Mac |
| Engineering - Composite materials engineering | PC |
| English | |
| Language and Literature, Applied Linguistics | PC or Mac |
| Writing | PC or Mac |
| Teaching English as a second language | PC or Mac |
| Environmental science | |
| Biology option, Chemistry option | PC |
| Geoscience option | PC |
| Foreign Languages | |
| French, German, Spanish | PC |
| Geoscience |
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| Geoscience Option (GSCE) |
PC Required |
| Environmental Science Option (GEES) |
PC Required |
| Geology Option (GEGE) |
PC Required |
| Earth Science (Teaching) (ESCT) |
PC Required |
| History | |
| History, Social Science/History teaching | PC or Mac |
| Paralegal, Law and Society | PC or Mac |
| Mass Communication | |
| Advertising, Public Relations | Mac |
| Broadcasting | Mac required |
| Journalism, Photojournalism | Mac |
| Mathematics | |
| Mathematics | PC |
| Statistics option | PC or Mac |
| Music | |
| Music Education, Music/Liberal Arts | Mac |
| Music Business, Music Performance | Mac |
| Nursing, Undergraduate - Rochester |
PC |
| Nursing and Health sciences | iPad required for upper level students |
| Nursing, Nursing-RN option | PC or Mac |
| Health promotion- Community Health | PC |
| Health Promotion- School Health Teaching | PC |
| Social Work | PC or Mac |
| Exercise and Rehabilitative Science | PC or Mac |
| Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation | PC |
| Exercise Science, Movement Science | PC or Mac |
| Political Science | |
| Political Science-General | PC or Mac |
| Political Science-International Studies | PC or Mac |
| Public Administration | PC or Mac |
| Physics, Physics option 1 | PC or Mac |
| Psychology | |
| Option A, Option B | PC or Mac |
| Science and Engineering | |
| Airway Science/Aviation | PC |
| Sociology | |
| Criminal Justice | PC or Mac |
| Sociology | PC or Mac |
| Theatre Arts- Theatre | Mac |
Laptop Rental (one week maximum)
Short Term Usage Policy
- Laptops for short term use (rentals) are available at the Technical Support Center for WSU employees and enrolled WSU students.
- Students will have a short term usage fee (rental) added to their student account upon return of the laptop.
- Faculty/staff will sign a chargeback authorizing the rental fee to be charged to their department.
- Upon return of the laptop, the laptop will be inspected for any damages. Charges for damages or late returns will then be assessed to the student/faculty/staff account (see agreement for specifics).
- Laptops can be checked out for the following terms: 4 hours, daily, weekend (Friday after 3pm until Monday 9am) Long term requests are considered to be one week only.
Usage Rates & Late Fees
| Length of Usage |
Charge | Late Charge |
| 4-Hour Rate |
$5.00 | $5.00 per 4 hours (business hours) |
| Daily Rate |
$10.00 | $10.00 per day until returned |
| Weekend Rate |
$20.00 | |
| Weekly Rate |
$40.00 | |
| Special Setup |
$45.00 per hour |
*All rates listed for short term usage are based on the client coming to the Technical Support Center to pick up a laptop and returning the laptop to the technical support center. Requests for adding special software, delivery and set-up of laptops, and technical support staffing assistance outside of the TSC will be charged at a rate of $45.00 per hour. If extra peripheral equipment is provided additional costs may apply. These special circumstances often need advanced planning. Please call the technical support center or email techsupport@winona.edu with these requests.
