Department Specs
Click on one of the departments below for a complete list of requirements for specific majors:
Graduate School of Social Work
2008 - 2009 Laptop Minimum Specifications
Undergraduate
PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL SPECS OVERRIDE THESE GENERAL MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS - YOU WILL FIND THESE DEPARTMENTAL SPECS TO THE RIGHT.
Windows Vista: Many vendors such as Best Buy are only offering Windows Vista on their new machines now. If you are purchasing a new machine, this is acceptable. If you already have a laptop with Windows XP, it is not recommended upgrading to Windows Vista at this time. Acceptable versions of Vista at this time: Vista Home Premium, Vista Business, and Vista Ultimate. All versions should be 32 bit. The UTS Helpdesk does not support any 64 bit versions of Windows.
Note: If deciding on purchasing a Mac, please contact your program advisor first. Business, Engineering, Mathematics & Science classes may require use of Windows only software. For example, some Accounting classes in the Business school may require you to use MS Access, which is only available in the Office suite for Windows. If you purchase a Mac and need to take these classes, you will have to install Parallels (www.parallels.com) as well as the Windows operating system & Office suite in order to load this software. This can yield an extra $300-400.
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WINDOWS PC |
APPLE MACINTOSH |
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Operating |
Windows XP Professional SP2 Media Center Edition 2005 Vista Home Premium 32 bit Vista Business 32 bit Vista Ultimate 32 bit |
Macintosh OS 10.4 or Above |
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Productivity Tools |
Microsoft Office 2003/2007 |
Microsoft Office for Mac 2004/2008 |
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Windows Emulation Software (check with academic advisor) |
N/A |
Parallels Desktop for Mac (www.parallels.com) or VMware Fusion (www.vmware.com) |
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Processor Speed |
XP: Core Duo (not Celeron) VISTA: Core Duo (not Celeron) |
1.83 Ghz |
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Memory |
XP: 1 GB RAM VISTA: 2 GB RAM |
1 GB RAM |
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Hard Drive |
XP: 60 GB VISTA: 80 GB |
60 GB |
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Graphics Card |
XP: Integrated card VISTA: 128 MB Video memory |
Integrated card |
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Warranty |
4 year parts and labor |
3 year parts and labor Applecare |
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Insurance |
Comprehensive breakage, theft, hazard (strongly recommended) |
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Virus and Spyware Protection Software |
Symantec Antivirus is provided by the University. For software and instructions please visit www.du.edu/uts/helpdesk/newstudent.html
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Recommended Accessories
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.
USB Memory Storage Devices: Strongly recommended for their ease of use and ability to encrypt contents in case of lost or stolen property.
For questions concerning hardware and software minimum specifications, please contact:
Jason K. Bach
303-871-2113
jbach@du.edu
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The DU Bookstore sells laptops and software that is in accordance with our minimum specification policies. Visit their website for a price list on various hardware and software configurations: