About NinerTech Computer Store

When the concept for NinerTech was devised in 2009, the foremost thought in the team’s mind was service. Throughout creation and growth that decision has not wavered. As a nonprofit organization NinerTech is 100% concentrated on providing a service for students that is unique, exemplary, and irreplaceable. By dividing the services into three categories: offering items that help students graduate with ease, providing complete technical support for students all across campus, and partnering with departments in order to make the college experience seamless for all students at UNC Charlotte, NinerTech blends into a students college experience with ease.

College life has many challenges, equal parts academic, social, and professional. Providing a complete package that would equip students for all those tasks is a challenge that NinerTech strives to meet. With a combination of Apple products, HP computers, and Dell machines NinerTech has a solution for every student. Every single student’s needs are different and unique, NinerTech has the flexibility and tenacity to find a solution that is perfect for every single student. 

Technical support is an area that is easy to fall short in. Many colleges provide marginal support and only for specific products and in some cases, not at all. Students do not have the time to spare when it comes to their greatest tool in helping them through college. NinerTech has a Certified Technician that can fix Apple, HP and Dell systems (depending on warranty status and location of purchase, for questions call ahead!). College is stressful enough, let NinerTech can take at least one thing off your mind!

Why should we buy a new computer?

While the old family computer has certainly been a dependable machine, it has not been put through the rigors of college life. Buying your student a new computer is certainly the best choice to make. Computers are no longer an accessory that students use occasionally. Students use their computers in nearly every class for a wide variety of projects ranging from typing papers and creating presentations to recording videos and watching lectures. Today's computers offer both the software and hardware to make these activities not only possible, but professional.

Should I buy a laptop or a desktop computer?

We recommend purchasing a laptop computer for a couple of reasons. First, laptops are completely contained within themselves. There is no external keyboard, monitor, mouse or tower to take up space in your dorm room. This frees up the limited space in your dorm for all of your other stuff. Secondly, laptops are portable. You can take them with you to class, the food court, and anywhere else you go so you can be productive and creative anywhere. UNC Charlotte provides free wireless internet access to the academic areas of campus.

What computer should I buy for my major?

While most majors at UNC Charlotte do not have specific guidelines for the type of computer you need, it is recommended to meet with your advisor or instructors to see what they recommend. UNC Charlotte faculty members are very knowledgeable concerning the state of technology in their chosen fields, and they can inform you about specific requirements, software, and peripherals that will make your college experience both productive and enjoyable.

Will a Mac work at UNC Charlotte and why should I buy from NinerTech ?

Not only will Macs work on campus, they perform great. Mac OS X is extremely secure, with almost no threat from viruses and spyware. OS X is also designed by the same people who design the hardware for Apple, so everything works together, seamlessly. Microsoft Office 2011 is also available for Mac, so productivity is part of the Mac experience now, as well. The NinerTech Store carries the full line of Mac computers, and we are an authorized service center. You can have all of your computing needs taken care of right here in the store, there is no need to go outside of campus. We will also have a loaner laptop program so that no one will need to go without a computer while theirs is being serviced. Also, the NinerTech store is a university owned and operated venture, meaning that proceeds from the store are being used for University Development Funds and scholarships.