Department of Engineering

 

With the considerations of hardware, software, and lab workbench space, the Departments of Engineering REQUIRE ALL incoming Engineering students to use 32-bit Windows-based laptop (no Mac allowed).

In the past, we did have students come in with different brands and models and ran into hardware and software compatibility issues, and that's why we started recommending certain models that we tested with our software and equipment. As we are getting a volume order from Dell, our students get special discounts on the recommended model, too.

This year, we recommend the Dell Latitude E4300 model.

Special Dell pricing:

The DU Bookstore sells Dell configurations, for more details, please contact Computer Center Buyer at DU Bookstore:

Donovan Dowling
Telephone: 303.871.2673
E-mail: dodowlin@du.edu

 

Required:

• Operating System: ONLY 32-bit Windows OS allowed: Windows XP Professional SP3, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista Ultimate (XP Home and Vista Home are NOT allowed - manufacturers will NOT uphold warranties for XP Home systems if XP Professional is installed after the purchase. If you already have a laptop with Windows XP Professional, it is not recommended upgrading to Windows Vista at this time.
  ***64-bit not supported***
  ***Mac with Windows OS installed DOES NOT work with our Engineering software***

• Software: Microsoft Office 2007 Professional (DU Bookstore sells for $99)

• Processor Architecture: Intel® Core 2 Duo® Processor, Intel® Core Duo® Processor, Intel® Pentium® M Processor or Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor (Celeron, AMD and Athlon processors are NOT allowed)

• Processor Speed: 2.26 Ghz

• Memory: 2024 MB (2GB) RAM

• Hard Drive: 80 GB for Vista

• Optical Storage Drive: 8X DVD (DVD +/-RW Optional)

• I/O Ports: USB Port is required

• Network Card: Integrated 10/100 Mbps

• Warranty: 4 year parts and labor (on-site and accidental care recommended)

• Virus & Spyware Protection Software: Symantec Antivirus is provided by the University.  For software and instructions please visit: http://www.du.edu/uts/helpdesk/newstudent.html

• Ethernet cable: These are required for wired connections on campus. They can be bought at the bookstore. Please bring your cable to your laptop configuration session during orientation.

Optional:

• Wireless integrated 802.11 b/g standard. We provide support for Orinoco/Wavelan (Silver/Gold) b/g and 3Com b/g PCMCIA cards if you have no integrated wireless option.

• Modem 56k

• USB Flash Memory Storage Devices are strongly recommended

• Insurance: Comprehensive breakage, theft, hazard. contact Safeware Insurance at 1-800-800-1492 or visit their website at www.safeware.com

If you have any questions about the Department of Engineering's laptop requirements, please contact:

Tim Sheu
IT Manager
Telephone: 303.871.3519
E-mail:  ysheu@du.edu