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Buying a Laptop - Specifications
buying a laptop • netbooks • tablets • specifications • student discounts
These are minimum recommendations, updated annually by CTC staff. For the most up-to-the-minute recommendations, contact the Learning Commons.
These specifications only cover the basic recommendations for all FHSU students. Some departments may require additional processing power, RAM, hard-drive space, etc. to successfully perform tasks required for graduation from their programs. Departments may require a tablet computer or a specific platform (Mac/PC). You should contact your department before making your final purchase.
| Recommended Hardware: |
Description: |
| Processor |
Any modern Intel or AMD Processor |
| Memory |
2 GB |
| Hard Drive |
80 GB |
| Wireless Network Card |
802.11A,G, or N |
| CD/DVD+/-RW |
Internal or External |
| Screen Size & Resolution |
User Preference |
When selecting your software, please keep in mind that basic technical assistance at FHSU will be provided for systems and applications installed in English. Limited or no support may be available from FHSU or from off-campus computer repair businesses for systems and applications installed in other languages. Remember to check the Software Center for FHSU student discounts before buying software and with your academic department for subject-related software.
| Recommended Software: |
Description: |
| Windows 7*, XP or higher or Macintosh OS X - 10.4 or higher |
Operating System |
Microsoft Office Suite*
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| Microsoft Word |
Word Processing (output to a .doc format) |
| Microsoft Excel |
Spreadsheet (output to an .xls format) |
| Microsoft PowerPoint |
Presentation (output to a .ppt format) |
| *Available for purchase through FHSU's online Software Center. |
| Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer |
Web Browser |
| (Note: Safari is not compatible with some FHSU systems.) |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader |
File Viewing |
| Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware software |
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Updated August 2009.
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