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Minimum Recommended Computing Specifications:
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For Laptops:
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- 1.8GHz, 2MB Cache CPU
- 1 GB RAM
- 256MB Video Card
- 120GB SATA Hard Drive
- 8X CD/DVD Burner
- Premium Lithium Ion Battery (example: 85 WHr 9-cell)
- Wireless Network Card b/g (54Mbps)
- Genuine Windows Vista Home
- No Productivity software pre-installed
- 1 Year In-Home Service Parts + Labor Warranty
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For Desktops:
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- 3GHz, 2MB Cache CPU
- 2GB RAM
- 256MB Video Card
- 19 inch LCD Monitor
- 160GB Serial ATA Hard Drive
- 16x CD/DVD Burner
- Optical USB Mouse
- 3.5 in Floppy Drive
- 56K PCI Data Modem
- Genuine Windows Vista Home
- No Productivity software pre-installed
- 1 Year In-Home Service, Parts + Labor Warranty
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Computer Recommendations:
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Check with your academic department to learn about specific computing recommendations for the degree program in which you are enrolled. When buying a new computer, I.T. recommends systems using Windows XP or Apple OS X as good choices.
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OSU students are offered great deals from Dell and Apple everyday. Use the Dell Education Purchase Program and the specially designed OSU Apple Store to receive a discount on your computer purchases. Faculty and staff may take advantage of these prices for their personal purchases too.
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Rather than purchasing a computer, you may choose to use the cutting-edge computing equipment available in OSU computing labs. Labs are distributed at OSU Stillwater in a variety convenient campus locations.
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Software licensing:
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Discounted and free computer software is available to OSU Students. Use the Software Distribution Center to learn more about the software you may be able to use on your computer as an OSU student.
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