No, you cannot use a tablet as a replacement for a laptop computer. You will not be able to effectively complete your coursework or take exams using a tablet. They can be very useful  for note-taking, reviewing materials, and other tasks, though.

There are some computers with a Tablet form-factor that support close to or the same software as a desktop computer- Microsoft Surface of iPad Pro, among others, but they are not officially supported for use during Exams. Exam4, to ensure security during exams, does not function properly with external or wireless accessories attached. As such, we do not recommend tablet-style computers in place of a Laptop to ensure you have a smooth experience with exams.

While Drexel doesn’t sell computers, they do have agreements with Apple, Dell and Lenovo that allow students, faculty and staff to purchase equipment at “academic” prices. You can get to their websites through DrexelOne. After logging in, click the Drexel tab and look under “Hardware and Software” on the top right side.

Depending on what you’re looking for, you might be able to get a better price going through one of these vendors’ public/retail website or another store or website. When comparing prices, though, be sure that you look closely at the specifications to make sure the hardware is also comparable. Feel free to reach out the Lawtech team if you have any questions.

Backups! Things like spare chargers and accessories can be helpful, as well as making sure you have some form of cloud storage backup set up, whether through your Office365 Onedrive with Drexel or a service of your choice.

Yes. The law school's dedicated IT support staff, LawTech, can help you. They’re available to answer all your computer and technology questions. This support continues throughout your law school experience. To contact the tech support office, just e-mail them at lawtech@drexel.edu.

Some software is freely available for download from Drexel’s software download site. For more information and a complete list of software, click here. You can download the software as soon as you confirm your enrollment and activate your Drexel computer accounts.

Drexel University has partnered with Microsoft to provide Microsoft Office to students at no charge. You must register at http://products.office.com/en-us/student/office-in-education using your Drexel email address. The software is available for Mac and PC and can be installed on up to 5 computers. The program includes Office Apps for mobile devices and provides 1 TB of cloud storage and is valid for the duration of your law school career (based on active student account, typically valid until the end of the summer term of your graduation year). Lastly, software can also be available if you are on the On-Campus network through https://drexel.onthehub.com/.