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Recommended computer configurations for faculty

Proposed specifications for fiscal year 2010

The specifications listed below are for systems offered to faculty under FASIT Support Program departmental grants. All systems delivered under this program come preloaded with a standard suite of desktop and network applications.

updated: 02.07.09

Specifications

 

Model	Apple: Apple MacBook Pro	Microsoft Windows: Dell Latitude E6400
CPU	2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo	2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory	4 GB	4 GB
Hard disk	320.0 GB	250.0 GB
Display	15.4-inch	14.1-inch
Network	built-in ethernet and wireless	built-in ethernet and wireless
CD ROM	DVD-RW/CD-RW Combo	DVD-RW/CD-RW Combo
Sound card	yes	yes
Modem	no	no
Speakers	built in	built in
Warranty	4-year	4-year

Software

 

	Apple	Microsoft Windows
Operating system	Mac OS 10.5	Windows XP Professional/Vista
Office Suite	MS Office for OS X 2008	Microsoft Office 2003/2007
Web browser	Safari/Firefox	Internet Explorer/Firefox
Email	MacMail/Thunderbird/Entourage	Mozilla Thunderbird/Microsoft Outlook
Security	Symantec AntiVirus
SSH	SSH terminal and file transfer clients
PDF reader	Adobe Acrobat Pro 9
Graphics	Adobe Photoshop Elements

Peripherals

 

	Apple	Microsoft Windows
Docking	N/A	EPort Plus
Ext. keyboard	Yes	Yes
Ext. mouse	Yes	Yes
Ext. display adapter	Yes	NA
Ext. display	Dell 19-inch widescreen flat panel	Dell 19-inch widescreen flat panel
Printer	no1	no1

 

Notes:

1. In special cases printers will be provided as part of new-hire packages.
2. Carrying cases are not provided.
3. Support is provided for only one machine per faculty member unless other arrangements have been made.