Minimum Workstation Standards

Laptop

| Apple Minimum | Intel Minimum | Notes |
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Apple Minimum Notebook (Intel Core Duo) System

  • Processor: 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

  • Memory: 1 GB RAM

  • Video RAM: 128 MB

  • Ethernet: 10/100 BASE-T; Gigabit for high-end laptops

  • Hard Disk: 120 GB

  • 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]; External Zip Drive with USB interface [optional].

  • USB: Bundled, as is FireWire (IEEE-1394); Bluetooth connects digital devices wirelessly and is optional on some models

  • Display: 15.4-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

  • 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.

  • 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]; second battery and charger [optional]; external USB keyboard and mouse [optional]; mini USB hub [optional]

  • Extended Warranty: Covering parts and labor for 3 years

Current specifications as of: 4/23/07
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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: 1 GB RAM; 2 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 3 years

Current specifications as of: 4/23/07
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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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Workstations

Last modified on April 23, 2007
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