Windows Vista Laptop / Desktop System Requirements

  Minimum Recommended
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CPU Type Intel Pentium D or Core Duo Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed For Laptops: 1.6 GHz or faster
For Desktops: 2.0 GHz or faster
For Laptops: 2.0 GHz or faster
For Desktops: 2.8 GHz or faster
RAM ("Memory") 1 GB or more 2 GB or more
Hard Drive Size 60 GB or more 80 GB or more
Video Memory 128 MB or more 256 MB or more
Monitor For Laptops: 15” display
For Desktops: 17” CRT
For Laptops: 15” display
For Desktops: 17” LCD
Floppy Drive Not Required Not Required
Optical Storage CD-RW drive DVD-RW drive
Removable Media 128 MB or larger USB memory key “thumb drive”
(For file portability)
Sound Card  Yes Yes
Modem Not Required Not Required
Network 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (required for Internet connectivity)
Wireless For Laptops: 802.11b
For Desktops: Not Required
For Laptops: 802.11b
For Desktops: Not Required
Productivity Software Microsoft Office 2003 Suite or Microsoft Office 2007 Suite
*Available at College Bookstore for discounted rate.
Warranty 1 year 3 year
     
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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