Recommended Computer Specifications
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Recommended Specifications (new computer) |
Minimum Specifications** (used computer) |
Recommended Specifications (new computer) |
Minimum Specifications** (used computer) |
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Laptop Processor |
Intel Core 2 Duo – 2.0 GHz+ |
Pentium 4 or Pentium M |
Intel Core 2 Duo – 2.0GHz+ |
G4 |
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Desktop Processor |
Intel Core 2 Duo – 2.0 GHz+ or Intel Pentium D – 3.0GHz+ |
Pentium 4 |
Intel Core 2 Duo – 2.0GHz+ |
G4 |
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Memory |
2-4 GB |
1 GB |
2-4 GB |
1 GB |
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Hard Drive |
160GB+ |
40 GB |
160GB+ |
40 GB |
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Media |
CD-RW/DVD+-RW |
CD-ROM |
Super Drive |
CD-ROM |
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Wireless for Laptops |
802.11 b/g/n card |
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Built in |
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Laptop Warranty |
3-4 year onsite next business day with insurance against drops and spills (eg. Dell’s CompleteCare) |
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3-4yr. AppleCare Protection Plan |
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Desktop Warranty |
3-4 year onsite next business day |
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3-4 yr. AppleCare Protection Plan |
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Operating System * |
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (or better) To compare versions, visit: http://tinyurl.com/Compare-Win7 |
Windows XP Home* |
MAC OS X 10.6 |
MAC OS X 10.5 |
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Required Application |
Microsoft Office 2010 (Home & Student or Professional Academic) For a comparison of the Office suites, visit: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suites |
Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac
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Network Adapter and Cable A network (Ethernet) 10/100 or 10/100/1000 port will be standard on virtually all new computers. We recommend that students purchase a 25 foot network cable with RJ45 connectors. These cables are available at the college store or other electronics retailers.
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