Information Technology
Computer Buyer's Guide
This is a guide for students purchasing a new computer to be used at Concordia College. The following guidelines are a starting point for finding a suitable computer, but are by no means absolute. Academic divisions may have additional hardware and software requirements outside this list. Contact the academic division for more information.
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Windows |
Mac |
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Operating System |
Windows 7 (recommended) Vista |
OS X 10.7 (recommended) OS X 10.6 |
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Processor |
Dual Core Processor |
Dual Core Processor |
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RAM |
2GB (minimum) |
2GB (minimum) |
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Hard Drive |
120GB (minimum) |
120GB (minimum) |
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Wireless |
802.11n wireless card |
802.11n wireless card |
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Software |
-Microsoft Office 2010 (recommended) -Microsoft Office 2007 -OpenOffice.org (free office alternative; check downloads page) |
-Microsoft Office 2011 (recommended) -Microsoft 2008 -OpenOffice (free office alternative; check downloads page) |
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Other Recommendations |
-Consider a warranty if you're concerned about computer repair costs. -Original system backup disks -Ethernet cable (if not using wireless) -USB Flash Drive |
-Consider a warranty if you're concerned about computer repair costs. -Original system backup disks -Ethernet cable (if not using wireless) -USB Flash Drive |
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