Textbooks and computers Textbooks
Once enrolled in your classes, you’ll be able to pre-order your textbooks. At shop- jmu.com click Textbooks and enter your JMU ID number to see all the books you need for your classes. Textbooks are available in three different formats. Use the table below to help decide which format is best for you.
Textbook Type
Traditional
Rental
Digital Textbooks
Media Format
Hardcopy
Hardcopy
Digital
Usage Period
You own it
1 Semester
Varies by publisher
Depends on demand and condition of book
Re-sellable
No
No
New: Standard Used: Save 25%
Price
Save 40-80%
Save up to 60%
Take Notes and Highlight
Yes
Yes
Yes
Requires computer
No
No
Yes (or tablet)
Requires Internet Access
No
No
Yes
Madison CyberZone The Madison CyberZone, within the Bookstore, offers computer systems, software and peripherals at special academic pricing. The CyberZone also provides computer hardware and software recommendations by major. The CyberZone partners with JMU Information Technology and academic departments to make sure all of its computers meet class requirements. CyberZone systems meet or exceed recommended specifications and receive on-campus warranty service.
Madison CyberZone is an Apple Authorized Service Provider and Dell computer warranty repair center, pro- viding both in and out of warranty repair. These services include: ◆ Testing, diagnosis and replacement/repair of Apple and Dell systems ◆ Accidental Damage repair under AppleCare+ for Mac ◆ Accidental Damage repair under Dell’s CompleteCare ◆ Facilitating shipping for Dell’s mail-in warranties ◆ Limited out-of-warranty support for other brands of computers For hardware warranty repair information, call the Madison CyberZone at 540-568-3989 or visit the Quick Start website.
JMU Bookstore Computers include
Apple Dell
At least 3-year on-campus hardware warranty support (Laptop batteries are considered consumable and are typically covered for only one year. Visit jmu.edu/ bookstore/computers/faq.shtml) On-Campus Accidental Damage Repair (AppleCare+ for Mac, Dell CompleteCare) Loaner Program (The CyberZone has a limited number of loaner laptops available while your computer is being serviced)
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Refer to the Quick Start guide at jmu.edu/computing/quick/students.shtml for additional technology information and help.
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