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Software Recommendations at IARC

Currently we are recommending students purchase Apple laptops. With new Apple computers it is possible to install Windows in a variety of ways, allowing our students the best of both a Mac and a PC. However, we still provide a recommended model for students that want a PC.

Minimum Computer Recommendations

Apple:

MACBOOK PRO 15” 2.4GHZ
Mac OSX Leopard 10.5
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz
Memory 2GB
15.4“antiglare LED backlit (1440x900)
Hard Drive 200GB Serial ATA/5400rpm
SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW)
Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
AirPort Extreme 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M 256MB
Weight 5.4 lbs
3 year AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook Pro
UNCG software bundle
$1,855.00

Lenovo:

UNCG ThinkPad T61
Windows Vista Enterprise Edition
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz
Memory 2GB
15.4” WSXGA+ (1680x1050)
Hard Drive 160GB / 7200RPM
DVD-RW Dual Layer
Internal 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Internal 802.11a/b/g [Atheros]
Bluetooth Wireless
NVIDIA 256MB Discrete Video
Weight 6.5 pounds
3 year Depot + 3 year Accidental Damage
UNCG software bundle
$1,768.00

For ordering infomation please see our University Student Laptop Initiative website.

Please contact Tina Sarawgi at tina_sarawgi@uncg.edu or Shawn Bauguess at sbauguess@gmail.com if you have questions regarding computer purchase for academic year 2007-2008.