Notebook 2008-2009
 

Windows Vista

Intel Core 2 Duo T9xxx or above
Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
2GB RAM (4GB preferred)
160GB Hard Drive or larger 7200RPM
Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 or higher)
10/100/1000 Ethernet Port, USB 2.0 ports
WiFi 802.11n (Draft 2.0)
Bluetooth 2.x Wireless
8x DVD±RW Optical Drive
Four Year Warranty with Accidental Damage Coverage
Reference Machine Dell Latitude D830

Recommended Hardware:
USB 2.0 Flash Drive 4GB or greater
USB 2.0, ESATA, and/or Firewire External Hard Drive at least twice as big as you Primary Computer System Drive for backup

 

Software

Minimum:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Business or Ultimate
Office 2007 Professional (available from Bookstore as Student Select Pricing for <$100)
Adobe Acrobat Professional (available from Bookstore as Student CLP Pricing for $59)


Optional Recommended Software:
(See Major Department Chairperson or Adviser)

Macintosh OS 10.5

2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM - 2x1GB
160GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
MacBook 13-inch Display
SuperDrive 8X (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth
Keyboard - U.S. English
AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook Air/MacBook - Auto-enroll
Reference Machine: MacBook 13-inch (White), 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Recommended Hardware:
U3 Compatible USB Flash Drive 1 GB or greater
Optional: USB and/or Firewire External Hard Drive for Backup (80GB or greater)
Optional: Modem V.92 56k for off-campus non-broadband use
 

Software

Minimum:
Mac OS 10.5
Microsoft Office for Mac 2008
Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional or higher


Optional Recommended Software:
Apple iWork  see Apple.com for purchase
Adobe CS3  see Marshall Bookstore for purchase
(See Major Department Chairperson or Adviser)