Notebook Computer Specifications

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St. Mary's University community members benefit from being part of a technology-enhanced learning environment. While you have the flexibility to purchase your notebook from your preferred vendor, you also have the responsibility to select a unit that meets or exceeds the University's hardware and software requirements. Be sure to look for a notebook with the following system specifications.

Recommended system requirements

• 1.8 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 2.0 GB of system memory
• 80 GB hard drive
• Wireless card (802.11 b/g/n)
• Support for DirectX 9 graphics with: 256 MB of graphics memory (minimum)
• DVD-ROM drive
• Audio output

In order to take advantage of free University software resources end-users must have one of the following operating systems:

• Windows Vista
• Windows 7
• Mac OS X*

*Some courses require additional software that is only compatible with Window operating systems.

All computers that connect to the St. Mary’s University network are required to have Anti-virus software that is updated regularly, as well as having the latest security patches applied.