Learning Resource Center Laptop Purchasing Guide

Below is a series of commonly used applications that are used during the M1 and M2 years of Medical School. We have provided links to media that you can use to see how these applications will work on your computer. You can use this information to help you decide if you wish to purchase a new laptop at this time. If your computer does not run these programs and/or performance is poor, you may wish to purchase a new computer. Please note, you will need to separate network performance (e.g., download times) from computer performance (e.g., applications not working). If you have questions or need help, please email lrc_help@umich.edu> or call the LRC Help Desk M-F, 8 am - 5 pm at 734-936-2239.

To Test Downloadable Lecture Videos

  1. Install Quicktime (Mac or Windows)--> Download Here
  2. Download an example video (122MB): Click Here.
  3. Both Mac and Windows versions can watch lecture videos at higher speeds using the Quicktime controls on downloaded lecture videos.
    • For Mac: Hold Option key and click the Fast Forward button.
    • For Windows: Show AV Controls (Ctrl-K). Use Playback Speed control.

To Test Histology/Pathology Virtual Images:

  1. Webscope links use Adobe Flash Player. If needed, Click Here.
  2. Access a virtual slide using Aperio WebScope: Click Here
  3. Optional for Windows only:
    • Access a virtual slide using Aperio ImageScope. Install ImageScope: Click Here.
    • Click on the following link to access an image --> Imagescope Image

To Test Professional Skill Builder

  1. Using Internet Explorer go to: http://www.med.umich.edu/lrc/psb
  2. Click the right arrow (forward) in the lower right hand side of the screen until you get to the 3rd Screen.
  3. Select "Emergency Medicine "
  4. Select the 1st case.
  5. On the screen named "Introduction 1" is the video loading and playing? Go forward five screens.
  6. On the screen named "Initial Assessment: 5," can you drag and drop the red and black items?

For Additional Information about Laptops:

The Learning Resource Center Laptop Purchasing Guide - detailed view. Click Here.

For Personal Assistance:

If you have questions or need help, please email lrc_help@umich.edu or call the LRC Help Desk M-F, 8 am - 5 pm at 734-936-2239.