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Among the items you will want to purchase and familiarize
yourself with before your classes begin are: a laptop
computer, a quality laser printer, a financial calculator
and an electronic organizer. We have also included several
books you may want to read before you start your b-school
classes. Below are recommendations and
reviews from our consultants and previous clients for the items you will need to get
the most out of your business school experience.
Books
Wireless Accessories
Financial Calculators
Laser Printers
Apple iPod touch 64 GB (4th Generation)
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By far the most popular of the phone/pocket
computer/organizer/video and music player/GPS/calculator/and-everything-else-under-the-sun genre,
the iPod seems to becoming more of a necessity than a
luxury for b-school.
iPod Touch for Dummies by Tony Bove
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If you are already an iPod expert, then
great. But, if your understanding is mostly limited to
phone, GPS, and iTunes and you are not up to speed on
managing contacts and to do lists, protecting your
information, synching your data, calendar and email, or
checking stock quotes, then we strongly encourage you to
get up to speed on these features now so you can hit the
ground running and get the most out of your first-year
classes and recruiting opportunities.
Blackberry Bold 9930
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As stylish as it is powerful, the BlackBerry
Bold 9930 is a must have for BlackBerry fans and
incorporates the new BlackBerry OS 7.
Blackberry for Dummies
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The Blackberry phones are very powerful tools – if you know how to fully utilize them. And the time
to learn how to fully utilize it is before the start of your first year of b-school! (Note: This dummies edition covers the OS6 which should still be very helpful.
We'll update this recommendation when the next "For Dummies" edition is released!
Nokia Lumia 900
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The N8 runs the new Symbian ^3
operating system and offers 720p HD video and fast 3G connectivity.
Hewlett Packard HP 12C Platinum:
25th Anniversary Edition
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The HP 12C Platinum Anniversary Edition is
a fast and powerful calculator designed for educators,
businessmen, or anyone who needs a reliable tool to
handle mathematical and/or financial calculations. With
a 400 step memory capacity, the 12C can handle even the
most complex computations. The 25th Anniversary Edition
of the HP 12C Platinum is a faster, enhanced version of
the industry-leading 12C, and is designed for the
financial professional who demands more options. Its
long battery life and small size make it easy to take
with you anywhere.
Texas Instruments BA II Plus Professional Financial Calculator
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The BA II Plus Professional calculator features all the great features of its predecessor while packing in even more time-saving functions to make short work of complex equations. It's an ideal choice for entry level and advanced finance, accounting, economics, investment, statistics, and other business classes. It's also a great choice to bring to the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam.
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