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Laptop Hardware Recommendations

Laptops are now required for all Cox students. Graduate students may also wish to purchase a desktop computer for home use. There are two sets of specifications. One is a minimum specification which denotes a basic hardware configuration which our experience has shown will meet the needs of most users. The other is an upgraded configuration that has several options, which our experience has shown that many students find desirable. The hardware specifications are not a requirement by Cox. Instead, they are suggested minimum standards. However, regardless of your hardware, some software may be required by Cox if you wish to operate the computer on the Cox network. The software is required in order to prevent any given computer from causing problems on the network or being a cause for alarm for other users of the network.

You may also wish to review our list of recommended accessories. While none of the accessories are required, many students have found some or all of these items to be useful.

Discounts - There are no current discounts available.

Minimum Specifications

Note: Please review the Safe Computing Guidelines.

Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or Pentium M or AMD Equivalent, 1.5 GHZ
Memory: 256 megabytes
Hard Disk: 40 gig
Additional Disk: CDRW/DVD Combo Drive (CD Burner that also reads DVD's)
NIC: 10/100 (network interface card)
USB: 2.0 (version, universal serial bus) at least 1 port
Modem: 56K
Floppy Disk: Otional
Sound: Sound Blaster compatible
Mouse: Touchpad
Screen: 15" TFT
PCMCIA: At least one slot
Wireless Network: 802.11B/WiFi wireless network interface (Integrated internal or PC-Card)

Notes on Wireless: If you opt for internal wireless, please make sure it is 802.11B or G. 802.11A is not compatible with our network.

Note: Please review the wireless card standards before making a purchase.

Operating System:Windows XP Pro(See Note)

Software: Office 2003 Professional Edition and Anti-Virus Software (See Note)

Upgraded Specifications

Note: Please review the Safe Computing Guidelines.

Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Equivalent, 3.0 GHZ
Memory: 512 megabytes
Hard Disk: 40 gig
Additional Disk: CDRW/DVD Combo Drive (CD Burner that also reads DVD's)
NIC: 10/100 (network interface card)
USB: 2.0 (version, universal serial bus) at least one port
Modem: 56K
Floppy Disk: Yes
Sound: Sound Blaster compatible
Mouse: Touchpad
Screen: 17" TFT
PCMCIA: At least one slot
External VGA Connection:at least one for attaching an external monitor or delivering presentions via the Cox Audio-Visual consoles
Wireless Network: 802.11B/WiFi wireless network interface (Integrated internal or PC-Card)

Notes on Wireless: If you opt for internal wireless, please make sure it is 802.11B or G. 802.11A is not compatible with our network.

Note: Please review the wireless card standards before making a purchase.

Operating System: Windows XP Pro(See Note)

Software: Office 2003 Professional Edition and Anti-Virus Software (See Note)