One type of notebook is selected every year. Aspects that are viewed during the selection are: general, graphic and mechanical performance. The aim of this elaborate selection is to select a notebook that is the optimal choice for course use. The purchased notebook is identical for students of all the TU/e courses and has been approved for the toughest courses.

The notebook that is supplied is ready for use. This includes installed software. This software can be divided into four groups: operating system, basic general software, basic department software and course software. Support for these programs can be obtained at the central Notebook Service Center (NSC) or at one of the department NSC’s. The central NSC is located in The Hall (De Hal), the department NSC’s can be found in the various department buildings.

Software	Support at:
Operating system	Central NSC and Department NSC
Basic General Software	Central NSC and Department NSC
Basic Department Software	Department NSC
Course Software	Department NSC

Basic general software includes: Office Suite, anti-virus software and RSI software. This list differs each year. The course software is selected separately for each course and is therefore course-specific.

 

At the time of the distribution of the notebooks, the following accessories are included:

• notebook bag.
  This is designed especially for the TU/e. This is checked every year to confirm whether it still meets the requirements.
• Power supply
• Network cable
• Telephone cable + plug
• Kensington safety cable (for locking the notebook)
• Documentation