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iTech Computer Recommendations

Minimum Desktop:

Operating System: Windows XP
CPU: Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz or higher
Memory: 512 MB
Integrated Video
20GB EIDE Hard Drive 7200 RPM
17 inch Monitor
CD-RW, DVD, or CDRW/ DVD Combo Drive
802.11b/g Compliant Wireless Network Card or USB adapter**
56K Internal Modem
MS Office 2003***
Warranty: 1 year onsite manufacturer’s warranty

Minimum Laptop:

Operating System: Windows XP
CPU: Pentium 4 or Pentium M
Memory: 512 MB
Integrated Video
20 GB Hard Drive
14.1 Inch Display
CD-RW, DVD, or CD-RW/ DVD combo Drive*
802.11b/g Compliant Wireless Network Card or USB adapter**
56K Modem
Lithium-Ion Battery
MS Office 2003***
Warranty: 1 year onsite manufacturer’s warranty

Vista Recommendations:

Operating System: Windows Vista
CPU: Pentium 4, 2.4GHz or Higher
Memory: 1GB
Video: 128MB Video Adapter with Direct X9 Support
40GB Hard Drive – 7200 RPM
17 inch Monitor
DVD ROM Drive
802.11b/g Compliant Wireless Network Card or USB adapter**
56K Internal Modem
Microsoft 2003 or 2007
Warranty: 1 year onsite manufacturer’s warranty

*Please note when using CD-RW to create Data CDs, use CD-R disks for compatibility with Southern Miss Computer Labs.

**Please see separate information regarding wireless network cards.

***Microsoft works is not compatible with Southern Miss Computer Labs. The labs have Microsoft Office.

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