Minimum desktop and notebook configurations for currently owned computers.   Any computer to be purchased should meet or exceed these recommendations:

 

Desktop Configuration:

Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz processor or better
1GB RAM (2GB recommended)
40-60 GB Hard drive
CD-RW/DVDdrive
17” color monitor (LCD recommended)
Keyboard and mouse
10/100 network card
Windows XP or VISTA
**3 year on-site warranty**
Microsoft Office Academic Version (Student Select option)  or opt for the free Open Office Suite

 

 

Laptop Configuration:

Intel Duo Core
Windows XP or VISTA Operating System
80 GB or more hard drive
1 GB  memory (minimum)
14.1 inch Screen (or greater)
CD-RW/DVD
10/100 network card (integrated)
Wireless is recommended – either an internal 802.11b or g WiFi or an external card will work
USB floppy, if necessary
**3 year on-site warranty **
Microsoft Office Academic Version (Student Select option)  or opt for the free Open Office Suite

Optional Purchases:

USB flash drive (512MB or greater ) to back up files
Accidental damage coverage
Theft insurance

Required Software:
            Antivirus software - AVG Antivirus (Free Version)  or any paid version of Antivirus software
            Antispyware software - Free versions of  SpyBot and Ad-Aware are highly recommended