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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.

 

 

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