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Hardware: Suggested System Specifications |
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See Sample Systems>>> |
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System Style |
Notebook Computer |
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CPU |
Intelฎ CoreTM Duo Processor
1, 2
Intelฎ Core 2 Duo Processor
1, 2
AMD: Athlonฎ
Turionฎ 64 1
AMD: Athlonฎ
64 1
AMD: Mobile Athlonฎ
64 11 Most currently available processor speeds work well
with the up to date software. A fast system is a balance
between the speed of the processor, the amount of system memory,
the video chipset/video ram and hard drive speed.
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The single Core Duo processor contains two execution cores, and
it is optimized for multitasking and multi-threaded
applications. |
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System Memory (RAM) |
2 GB Minimum
3 - 4 GB is Recommended |
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Video |
Capable of:
WXGA - 1280 x 800 Screen Resolution
(minimum)
True Color |
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Screen Size |
15.4" or 17" |
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Video Chipset |
It is recommended that you specify video chipsets that use
dedicated RAM. A number of integrated video
chipsets rely entirely on shared system RAM, these chipsets are not
recommended. |
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Video Memory (RAM) |
256mb (minimum)
512mb (suggested) |
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Network Interface Card (NIC) |
10Base-T/100Base-TX
Ethernet
either internal or external (PCMCIA Card) |
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Wireless Network Interface Card |
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design and VTD facilities
are wireless capable (802.11 b/g). |
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Hard Drive |
120GB (minimum) |
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Removable Storage |
CDRW/DVD and/or DVD Burner
(suggested)
USB Flash Drive (recommended)
USB Hard Drive (good for projects and backup) |
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Cables |
Network Patch Cable, Cat5
(length
depends on desk/studio configuration) |
Considerations
(optional) |
External Mouse (USB or wireless) (highly recommended)
Security Lock & Cable
Carrying
Case
Notebook Cooling Device (suggested)
InkJet Printer
Manufacturer's Extended Warranty (suggested) |
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University of Idaho VMobile Plan |
The University of Idaho has an optional notebook leasing plan
available to UI students. We suggest that you consider
VMobile as you evaluate your options. Included as a part of the VMobile lease is:
- On-Campus technical support
- A loaner program in case your technical issue cannot
repaired in a timely manner.
- Theft and Damage Insurance
- 2 Year Lease (4 consecutive semesters) with a buy-out
option
- Software included with each system includes:
- Windows Vista (for Lenovo systems)
- Mac OSX (For Macintosh systems)
- Microsoft Office
- Symantec Anti-Virus
For more information visit
vmobile.uidaho.edu.
For information on models and pricing visit:
vmobile.uidaho.edu/info_tech.htm
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Software |
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Operating System |
Windows XP Professional, SP2 - Suggested (Provides the best compatibility for
connecting to the supplied network printing and storage
resources.)
Windows Vista Business
64 Bit versions of Windows XP or Vista are NOT
recommended. (Not all of the
software we use is 64 bit compatible. If you want to use a
64 bit OS, please ensure that all of the software you will be
using is compliant.)
The HOME versions of Windows XP or Vista are NOT
recommended.
Please note, not all of the
software that is utilized by the VTD students is fully compliant with Vista, at
this time. |
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Security |
Virus Protection (highly recommended)
Personal Firewall
(highly recommended)
Spyware Protection (recommended) |
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Design Software |
For design software listing,
click here. |
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Microsoft Office |
As a part of the University's Microsoft Campus Agreement,
University of Idaho students will be licensed to download and
use MS Window Upgrades (must already own a copy of Windows to
receive upgrades - and upgrades to Windows XP only at this time)
and the latest versions of MS Office (Mac Office Professional
and Windows Office Enterprise versions).
Due to the Microsoft Campus Agreement, access to this software
is provided at no extra cost to students.
For more information about the agreement and available software:
- Go to
http://support.uidaho.edu/
and login.
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Click on
Microsoft Campus Agreement
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