Computer Purchasing Guidelines for Individuals/Students:
| PC Desktop | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum System, Currently Owned | Minimum System, New | |
| CPU (or latest version) | 650 MHz Pentium III processor | 1.4 GHZ or faster |
| Memory | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Disk Drive (HD) | 13GB | 20 GB or larger |
| CD-ROM Drive | 24x CD | DVD |
| Monitor | 15" SVGA 1024 x 768 .28 dpi | 17" |
| Floppy Disk Drive | 3.5" 1.44 MB | 3.5" 1.44 MB |
| Removable Storage | CD-RW or Zip 250 | |
| Operating System | Windows 98, 2000 or XP Pro | Windows XP Pro |
| Resident Students | Intel-based 10/100 Base-T Ethernet w/RJ45 Connector | Intel-based 10/100 Base-T Ethernet w/RJ45 Connector |
| Laptop/Notebook (PC or Apple Systems) | ||
Minimum
System, Currently Owned |
Minimum
System, New |
|
| CPU (or latest version) | PC: 600 MHz Pentium III processor |
PC: 1.0 GHZ or Faster Apple: 600 MHZ, G3 |
| Memory | 128 MB | PC: 512 MB Apple: 256 MB |
| Disk Drive (HD) | 6GB | 20 GB or Larger |
| CD-ROM Drive | If available, built-in | DVD |
| Monitor | Standard | Standard |
| Floppy Disk Drive | Standard | Standard |
| Operating System | PC: Windows 98, 2000 or XP Pro Apple: Mac OS9 or OSx |
PC: Windows XP Pro Apple: Mac OSx |
| Resident Students | PCMCIA Intel-based 10Base-T Ethernet w/RJ45 Connector | Intel-based 10/100 Base-T Ethernet w/RJ45 Connector |
| Apple | ||
Minimum
System, Currently Owned |
Minimum
System, New |
|
| CPU (or latest version) | 300 MHz G3 processor | 700 MHZ G4 |
| Memory | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Disk Drive (HD) | 9GB | 20 GB or Larger |
| CD-ROM Drive | CD or DVD | DVD |
| Monitor | 15" SVGA 1024 x 768 .28 dpi | 17" |
| Floppy Disk Drive | Yes | Yes |
| Operating System | OS 9.2 | OSx |
| Resident Students | 10Base-T Ethernet w/RJ45 Connector | 10Base-T Ethernet w/RJ45 Connector |
Last
Revised:
March 19, 2007
