RECOMMENDED LAPTOP SPECIFICATIONS:

During the 2012-2013 academic year the students laptops will be used to take exams, it is therefore important for the student to have a reliable laptop, with a readable screen (LED, anti-glare) , and a reliable battery. The systems below are the minimum recommended laptop computer configurations for students in the 2012-2013 academic years. We recommend that students meet, or exceed the following laptop and software recommendations:

Operating Systems
Minimum Operating System requirements:
Windows 7 Professional (Service Pack 1) or Windows 7 Ultimate (Service Pack 1)
Windows XP professional –NOT RECOMMENDED
Apple Mac OX 10.7.X or above
Windows Home Editions are NOT Supported.

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Hardware
Processor: Intel Duo 2 Core 1.60.0GHz and faster
Video Card: Integrated Graphics is OK, Dedicated Graphics >512MB is Better
Wireless (required): 802.11b/g/n wireless capability
USB 2.0 Ports
Laptop Service Agreement: Next business day on-site warranty for 3 years
External Hard Drive and/or USB drive for daily backup, and archiving
Very small Net books are NOT recommended
Screen: 13.3” HD LED Display (Anti-Glare)

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Software
Office 2007 or 2010
Adobe Acrobat X or Adobe Reader X,
Antivirus, Internet Security software

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Please see links below for more information on software. If you have questions please call:
(202) 806-8013

Office 2010

Adobe Acrobat X Reader

Adobe Acrobat Store

Microsoft Security Essentials (free)
(free to genuine Microsoft Windows owners)


ClamXav The Free Anti-Virus Solution for Mac OS X


Apple Mac Antivirus software (free)


Apple Snowleopard Malware

Symantec (Norton) 360 Software


McAfee Internet Security 2011

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Software is available at academic pricing from online retailers such as:
http://www.cdwg.com/
http://www.academicsuperstore.com/
http://www.journeyed.com/


External Storage:
http://www.sandisk.com/homepage
http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/products/external/

updated: July 31, 2012