Minimum or Basic Configuration
This configuration will be usable in most situations or university programs and will provide you access to the university’s core applications such as Microsoft Office, vDesk, Internet browsing, and email clients. It can be seen as the minimum known configuration for computing devices on the campus.
Memory or Ram | 8 GB |
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Hard Drive | 256 GB, 5400 RPM |
Operating System | Windows 10 (Home or Pro) or Current macOS |
Screen Size and Resolution | 12" or greater with 1920×1080 resolution |
Wireless | 802.11 A/C with 2.4 gHz and 5gHz capability |
Inputs and Outputs | USB 3.0 |
Processor | Intel i5 or m5 or greater |
Examples of these configurations would be:
- Apple MacBook
- Dell Inspiron 13 5000
Advanced Configuration
This configuration will be usable in all but the most technologically demanding university programs and will provide you access to the university’s core applications such as Microsoft Office, vDesk, Internet browsing, and email clients as well as improved speed, enhanced performance on higher-end applications live video editing or mathematical computations. It can be seen as an excellent configuration for the vast majority of computing needs on campus.
Memory or RAM | 8GB or greater (12–16 GB preferred) |
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Hard Drive | 256 GB or larger Solid State Drive |
Operating System | Windows 10 Pro or Current macOS |
Screen Size and Resolution | 13" or greater with 1920×1080 resolution |
Wireless | 802.11 A/C with 2.4 gHz and 5 gHz capability |
Inputs and Outputs | USB 3.0, USB C, and/or Thunderbolt |
Processor | Intel i5 or i7 |
Video Processor | 2 GB or more of dedicated Video RAM |
Examples of these configurations would be:
- Apple MacBook Pro
- Dell XPS 15
Premium Configuration
This configuration will be usable in all university programs and will excel at advanced computing requirement such as 4K video editing, audio editing, advanced computation, mass storage, software development, and other intensive applications. It can be seen as the flagship configuration for computing devices on the campus.
Memory or RAM | 16 GB or Higher |
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Hard Drive | 500 GB Solid State Drive with second internal drive for storage |
Operating System | Windows 10 Pro or Current macOS |
Screen Size and Resolution | 14" or greater with 4K resolution—15" or greater preferred |
Wireless | 802.11 A/C with 2.4 gHz and 5gHz capability |
Inputs and Outputs | USB 3.0 and USB C |
Processor | Intel i7 |
Video Processor | 4 GB or more of dedicated Video RAM |
Battery | High Capacity Battery |
Examples of these configurations would be:
- Apple MacBook Pro with Apple Customizations
- Mac Pro Desktop
- Dell Precision 5520 Customized