Original "Laptop U" since 1993

The University of Minnesota Crookston has been issuing laptops to all on-campus, degree-seeking students and faculty since 1993. It is widely recognized as the first four-year institution in the nation to implement a campus-wide “Laptop U” strategy. The Laptop Computer Program provides essential tools to students and faculty and continues to be an attraction for learners and educators who value the innumerous advantages that arise from integrating technology into higher learning. Specifically, students and faculty all receive the same, standardized model laptop. This enhances multiple facets of university operations: diverse student-to-student communication is encouraged, faculty-to-student interactions become more precise, and the support process is streamlined.

Several workers at the Computer Help Desk are unboxing and organizing the new laptops that will be distributed for Fall 2025
Unboxing of the new fall 2025 Lenovo ThinkPad laptops

New Model Fall 2025
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-n-1 Gen 9

  • Intel Core Ultra 5 125U Processor
  • 32GB SDRAM, LPDDR4X-4266
  • 512GB SSD Hard Drive
  • 14” WUXGA (1920x1200), IPS, Anti-Reflective, 400 nits Touch display
  • Intel Integrated Graphics
  • Intel WiFi 6E AX211 2x2 AX
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • 2 Thunderbolt 4 with USB4 Type-C (USB Power Delivery) ports
  • 2 SuperSpeed USB Type-A ports
  • 1 HDMI and 1 Headphone/microphone ports
  • Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos support
  • 1080P FHD RGB+IR Camera with privacy shutter and Dual Mics
  • Spill-resistant keyboard, ClickPad
  • 3 Cell Li-Polymer 57Wh
  • Windows 11 Operating System
  • Four (4) year warranty with Accidental Damage Protection and Defective Media Retention
  • Dimensions: 12.31” x 8.57” x 0.61”, weight: around 2.9 lbs