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Windows Desktop | Windows Laptop | 2-in-1 Windows Laptop | Apple Desktop | Apple Laptop | |||||||||||||||||
Minimum | Recommended | Minimum | Recommended | Minimum | Recommended | Minimum | Recommended | Minimum | Recommended | ||||||||||||
Processor/CPU | i3 Series (8th 10th gen or newer), Ultra 3 series, or AMD Equivalent | i5 Series (8th 14th gen or newer), Ultra 5 series, or AMD Equivalent | i3 Series (8th 10th gen or newer), Ultra 3 series, or AMD Equivalent | i5 Series (8th 14th gen or newer), Ultra 5 series, or AMD Equivalent | i3 Series (8th 10th gen or newer), Ultra 3 series, or AMD Equivalent | i5 Series (8th 14th gen or newer), Ultra 5 series, or AMD Equivalent | M3 | M4 | M3 | M4 | |||||||||||
Memory/RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | |||||||||||
Hard Drive/Storage | 250 GB | 512 GB SSD | 250 GB | 512 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD | 256 GB SSD | 256 GB SSD | 256 - 512 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD | 256 - 512 GB SSD | |||||||||||
Display | 2420" | 27" | 13" | 15.6" | 12.3" | 12.3" - 13.5" | 24" | 24" | 14" | 14" - 16" | |||||||||||
Video Card | Integrated Graphics | Integrated Graphics or dedicated graphics card. | Integrated Graphics | Integrated Graphics | Integrated Graphics | Integrated Graphics | Integrated Graphics | Integrated Graphics | Integrated Graphics | Integrated Graphics | |||||||||||
Operating System | Windows 10 or 11 | Windows 11 | Windows 10 or 11 | Windows 11 | Windows 10 or 11 | Windows 11 | Supported macOS (most recent 3 releases by Apple) | Latest macOS | Supported macOS (most recent 3 releases by Apple) | Latest macOS | Network Adapter (LAN) | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet or USB Ethernet Adapter | Gigabit Ethernet or USB Ethernet Adapter | USB Ethernet Adapter | USB Ethernet Adapter | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | USB-C-to-USB adapter | USB-C-to-USB adapter |
Warranty | 3-year Basic | 3-year Basic | 3-year Basic + Accidental Damage | 3-year Basic + Accidental Damage | 2-year + Accidental Damage | 3-year + Accidental Damage | 3-year AppleCare Protection Plan | 3-year AppleCare Protection Plan | 3-year AppleCare+ Protection Plan | 3-year AppleCare+ Protection Plan | |||||||||||
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Battery Backups (UPS) | Optional | Optional | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Optional | Optional | N/A | N/A | Optical Drive | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
External Audio | Optional | Speakers | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Speakers | Optional | Optional | |||||||||||
Webcam | Optional | Optional | HD Webcam w/Microphone | HD Webcam w/Microphone | HD Webcam w/Microphone or integratedOptional | HD Webcam w/Microphone | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | or integrated | HD Webcam w/Microphone or integrated | HD Webcam w/Microphone or integrated | HD Webcam w/Microphone or integrated | HD Webcam w/Microphone or integrated | HD Webcam w/Microphone or integrated | HD Webcam w/Microphone or integratedIntegrated | |||
Covers/Cases | N/A | N/A | Optional | Optional | Optional | Type Cover Keyboard | N/A | N/A | Optional | Optional |
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For many new Apple computers, we recommend a USB-C-to-USB adapters.
Other Options
Other computing options such as Chromebooks and tablets have not been completely tested and may have incompatibilities with some software. Students should consult with their faculty and department technology support staff for assistance choosing configuration options and peripherals, or for information on additional hardware needs.
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It is recommended for all computers to have a reputable, commercially-available anti-virus software installed. Most new computers come with a trial copy of anti-virus software, but when it expires the computer becomes vulnerable. It is important to use a non-trial version of an anti-virus. In addition, all personally-owned computers should be regularly scanned for spyware with a legitimate anti-spyware program such as Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. For further information on viruses, please refer to the Help Desk's article.
Adopted 403/12/25/24
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