Macintosh Hardware
Updated June, 2007

These recommendations are provided as a starting point for university faculty and students to use when buying new computer hardware and software.

	Desktop	Laptop
Processor	2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo	2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
RAM	1GB	1GB
Hard Drive	80GB	80GB
Network	100/1000 Ethernet	100/1000 Ethernet
Wireless	not recommended	802.11g
Media	DVD +/- RW	CD-RW and DVD combo
Display	17" or larger flat panel LCD	13" or larger display
Video Card	128MB video memory	128MB video memory

Suggestions

• The latest technology for transporting files is USB flash drives. Consider purchasing one to transport and back up your files.