2008 - 2009 Laptop Minimum Specifications
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Windows PC
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Apple Macintosh
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Operating
System
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Windows XP Home or
Professional w/SP2
Media Center Edition 2005
Vista Home Basic 32 bit
Vista Home Premium 32 bit
Vista Business 32 bit
Vista Ultimate 32 bit
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Macintosh OS 10.4 with
Apple Boot Camp or
OS 10.5(Leopard)and Genuine
Windows XP or Vista will be
necessary if you will be using
your laptop for exams.
The law school does not
provide support for
Macintosh computers.
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Software
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Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007
(Please note that Office Home
and Student 2007 include
OneNote instead of
Outlook)
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Microsoft Office for Mac
2004/2008
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Processor/
Speed
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XP: Intel Pentium 4, M, Core 2 Duo
1.2 Ghz or faster or comparable AMD
VISTA: Intel Core 2 Duo or
comparable AMD
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1.83 Ghz
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Memory
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XP: 1 GB RAM
VISTA: 1 GB RAM (Recommended
upgrade to 2 GB RAM)
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1GB RAM
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Hard Drive
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60 GB
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60 GB
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Graphics Card
or Chipset
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XP: Integrated video
VISTA: Integrated video
(Recommended upgrade to 128 MB or
256 MB dedicated video memory)
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Integrated card
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Network
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10 or 100 Base-t Ethernet or 802.11b
or 802.11g wireless
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10 or 100 Base-t Ethernet or 802.11b
or 802.11g wireless
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Warranty
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3 year parts and labor
(on-site strongly recommended)
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3 year parts and labor Applecare
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Insurance (recommended)
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Comprehensive breakage, theft, hazard
For more information, contact Safeware Insurance
www.safeware.com, or call them for multi-year discounts at
1.800.800.1492
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Virus and Spyware
Protection Software
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Norton/Symantec, Grisoft/AVG, Trend/Micro Pc-cillin, or McAfee antivirus
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Recommended Accessories
Ethernet cable: Required for wired connections on campus.
USB Memory Storage Devices: Strongly recommended. USB devices are easy to use and many have the ability to encrypt contents to protect data in the event of lost or stolen property. USB External Hard Drives are encouraged for larger backups, e.g., music and photos.
If you have any questions about the Gonzaga University School of Law laptop requirements, please contact:
Dalean Neiner
Computer/AV Technician
Gonzaga University School of Law
509.313.3795
