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Information Technology > Laptop Computer Requirements

Thurgood Marshall School Of Law
Standard Configuration Options for Laptop Computers

Minimum Configuration

Windows® Operating System	→	XP or Windows 7
Processor	→	2.5 GHz
Memory	→	4.0GB
Video Card	→	64MB
Network Interface Card	→	10/100
Hard Drive	→	120 GB
Wireless LAN	→	802.11 a/g/n
Media Devices	→	24X CD-RW/DVD
Storage Devices	→	4GB USB Flash Drive
Productivity Software	→	Microsoft® Office 2007
Security Software (3yr)	→	Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Firewall
Hardware Support Services	→	3year NBD On-Site Service
Asset Tracking/Security	→	Laptop Recovery Service

Options
External Mouse/Keyboard
Carrying Case
MS Office

There are several different processors available for laptops. We recommend the Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor which will perform well in laptops.

Areas Not Supported

The Information Technology department does not support software or hardware that do not contribute to the academic, research, or administrative work of the University.

Because of liability issues, the technology department is not required to privide service on personal computers.

For further information on laptop purchase and recommendations, please contact Paul Stein at (713)313-1110, pastein@tmslaw.tsu.edu