Laptop Purchase Information 2023/2024

For 1st year law students, the cost of your laptop (up to $1,500) can be added to your budget for purposes of computing financial aid under the guidelines of the U.S. Office of Education.

The links below can help you determine what model works best for you.

Most default warranties only cover 3 years. If you plan on using the computer you buy for the bar exam after three years of school, you probably want to postpone your purchase until August 1. For Lenovo laptops, both the 3 and 4 year warranties cover accidental damage. For Apple laptops, your MacBook Pro will come with a 1 year limited manufacture warranty. To receive laptop initiative support you must purchase AppleCare+. This will extend the warranty to 3 years and provide accidental damage coverage as well as 24 x 7 Phone support. The 4 year Safeware Extended Service Plan is honored but not longer available through the BYU Store. You can bring your PC to the HelpDesk (459 JRCB), or to the computer repair desk at the BYU Store (3931 WSC).

Models

The following links below are provided to help law students find the best option for their laptop needs. We recommend that all of these models have on-site, accidental damage, and next business day support anywhere in the world.

Students who participate in the laptop support initiative have access to the following services:

Service calls by the HelpDesk (Apple Laptops need to be repaired by the BYU Store)
Loaner laptops for those who have a laptop that is not functional or is being repaired
Assistance with Data Recovery for hard drive failure
Unlimited time spent troubleshooting device problems

If you have questions about models or links, please contact the law school HelpDesk +1 (801) 422-3884 (M-F; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm)

Lenovo

Apple

The BYU Store sells MacBook Pros. There are two major benefits from purchasing from BYU Store. The first is that you may be eligible to pay no sales tax. The second is that BYU offers the AppleCare+ warranty for less expensive than Apple does.

BYU Store MacBook Pro Page

When you checkout, you will be prompted for your Net ID. You can also call the bookstore directly at +1 (801) 422-5744