Minimum Specifications - Fall 2008

Although we recommend obtaining your laptop through Rensselaer, you do have the option of bringing your own laptop. If you do so, note that you will not be able to take advantage of the support provided by the Mobile Computing Program. You must purchase and install software and configure network connections. You may encounter software or other incompatibilities and you will not be eligible for on-campus support and repair or a loaner machine. Be sure to check with your curriculum adviser for software requirements.

The Fall 2008 Mobile Computing Package includes the ThinkPad T61p, the comprehensive software suite, laptop backpack carrying case, Ethernet cable, and security cable with lock. The pre-loaded software suite included with the Mobile Computing Package is not available for sale independently of the package. Individual software programs are available for purchase through the Campus Computer Store.

If an incoming freshmen brings their own laptop, it must meet the following minimum requirements:

Hardware:

• Processor
  • Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 processor at 2.0 GHz
    (4 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB, 64-bit CPU) or better
    
• 2GB RAM
• 100GB internal hard drive
• 14" SXGA active matrix display (1280x1024 resolution)
• CD-RW/DVD drive
• 10/100/1000 on-board Ethernet network connectivity
• 128MB video memory
• 802.11a/b/g wireless capability
• Full complement of ports: USB, parallel, keyboard/mouse, microphone in, speaker/headphone
  

Software

• Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
• Microsoft Office Professional 2007

Depending on your courses, other software is required. For example, Maplesoft Maple (a symbolic algebra program) might be required for Calculus and you might need Microsoft Visual Studio .NET depending on your major.

Software can be purchased at educational discounts through the Campus Computer Store.

Still have questions? Please contact us!

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