Computer Recommendations
If you are buying a new computer, it’s important to choose a solution that will support your needs over the next 3-4 years. While we support all computer systems, we strongly encourage the purchase of new Apple and Lenovo notebook systems.
If you still have questions after reviewing the information contained in this document, please contact the HelpDesk at 410-778-7777. You can also email the HelpDesk at helpdesk@washcoll.edu.
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MACINTOSH(Purchase in the custom Apple store including Washington College's recommended Apple systems.) |
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| RECOMMENDED | MINIMUM | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | Intel Core Duo |
| Operating System | Mac OS X | Mac OS X |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Hard Drive | 100 GB (or more) | 60 GB |
| Display | Able to display 1280 x 800 or higher resolution in 24-bit color |
Able to display 1024 x 768 resolution in 16-bit color |
| Optical Drive | DVD-R/W | DVD-ROM, CD-R/W |
| Networking | OEM installed Ethernet connection: 10/100 Base-T, Wireless (laptops) | OEM installed Ethernet connection: 10/100 Base-T, Wireless (laptops) |
| Media Storage | USB Thumb Drive and External USB/FireWire Hard Drive | USB Thumb Drive and External USB/FireWire Hard Drive |
WINDOWS(Purchase in the custom Lenovo store including Washington College's recommended Lenovo systems.) |
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| RECOMMENDED | MINIMUM | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon or Higher | Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon |
| Operating System | Windows® XP | Windows® XP |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Hard Drive | 100 GB (or more) | 60 GB |
| Display | Able to display 1280 x 800 or higher resolution in 24-bit color |
Able to display 1024 x 768 resolution in 16-bit color |
| Optical Drive | DVD-R/W | DVD-ROM, CD-R/W |
| Networking | OEM installed Ethernet connection 10/100 Base-T, Wireless (laptops) | OEM installed Ethernet connection 10/100 Base-T, Wireless (laptops) |
| Media Storage | USB Thumb Drive and External USB/FireWire Hard Drive | USB Thumb Drive and External USB/FireWire Hard Drive |
