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Apple Minimum MacBook Pro (Intel Core 2 Duo)
System
- Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo for minimum; higher Ghz for high-end laptop will depend on your project
- Memory: 4 GB RAM; 8 GB RAM, when using the laptop as a high-end workstation.
- Video RAM: 256 MB on the Graphics card; 512 MB for high-end laptops
- Ethernet: 10/100/1000 BASE-T (built-in).
- Hard Disk: 320 GB; higher GB, if needed by your projects.
- Optical Drive:DVD-R (a writable DVD to the -R standard; one of many
writable standards)/CD-RW (This drive is a.k.a. Superdrive and recommended)
- Write-able: USB Flash Memory
drive (also known as jump, pen, thumb or key drive) [optional, recommended
for large file storage].
- USB: Bundled, as is FireWire
(IEEE-1394); Bluetooth connects digital devices wirelessly and
is optional on some models
- Display: 15-inch (diagonal) built-in TFT (Thin
Film Transistor) wide-screen active-matrix display. Video is capable
of simultaneous output through external port and laptop display to
facilitate presentations. 17-inch display is recommended
for high-end laptops. also buy an
additional monitor, if using the laptop as the primary desktop. See Multimedia options.
- Multimedia Option: Mini-DVI out is available on the lower-end PowerBook
laptops, while DVI & S-Video out is standard for the higher-end PowerBook laptops. Using a second
monitor as part of a desktop-like configuration will require a Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter.
- Wireless Option: AirPort Extreme, 54 Mbps is built-in on all
PowerBook laptops.
- Modem Option: External USB Modem
- Accessories: Laptop bag (shoulderstrap, padded
on all sides) [required]; security cable/lock [required]; second battery and charger [optional];
external USB keyboard and mouse [optional]; mini USB hub [optional]
- Extended Warranty: Covering parts and labor for
3 years - AppleCare Protection Plan.
Current specifications as of: 4/19/10
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Intel Minimum Notebook
System (This is for a travel laptop.
Laptops used as a primary workstation should match the desktop specifications
as closely as possible.)
All Intel systems should meet or exceed the Vista Ready requirements
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz (Core Duo can be substituted for low end laptop)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM; 4 GB
RAM or more for high-end laptops
- Video RAM: 128 MB; 256 MB for high-end
laptops; AGP bus. Video must be capable of simultaneous
output through external port and laptop display to facilitate presentations.
- Video Out: Standard SVGA port required
- NIC: 10/100 BASE-T (Ref. Brands: Intel and 3Com)
- Hard Disk: 80 GB or larger
- Optical Drive: DVD-R/CD-RW
- Write-able: 1.44 MB Floppy Drive, USB Flash Memory
drive (also known as jump, pen, thumb or key drive) [optional, recommended
for large file storage]
- USB: Minimum of two (2)
ports required
- Display: 15" minimum at 1024 x 768
- Modem: 56K, V.92
- Docking Station: Encouraged for primary workstation use. See notes below.
- Wireless Option: Built-in Wireless/Wireless Card
- Battery: Minimum of a 9 cell battery (or equivalent extended life)
- Accessories: Laptop bag (shoulderstrap, padded
on all sides) [required]; second battery and charger (i.e. Igo.com
Juice-multi charger) [optional]; external USB keyboard and mouse [optional];
mini USB hub [optional]
- Extended Warranty: Covering parts and labor for
4 years
Current specifications as of: 3/25/09
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Notes
A port replicator, along with a full-size monitor, keyboard, and mouse
should be puchased if the laptop will also be used as a primary workstation.
Always purchase surge protectors
(A large six-outlet strip for the primary locations and a smaller
unit for travel use) for all laptop use locations as well.
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