Specifications & Buyers' Guide
Each year, Drexel provides recommendations for faculty and student academic needs. These are GUIDELINES and represent current specs available in the consumer marketplace. Faculty and staff who are users of Drexel Core Enterprise systems should contact their system administrators or the IRT Help Desk (x2020) to review compatibility requirements.
Windows Computer Specifications
| Computer | Desktop Guidelines
| Laptop Guidelines |
|---|
| Processor |
3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 |
2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 |
|---|
| Operating System |
Windows 7 Home Prem. or Professional |
Windows 7 Home Prem. or Professional |
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| Display |
19 - 22" HD flat panel monitor |
14" HD LED-Backlit |
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| Memory (RAM) |
8 GB, 2 DIMMs |
4 - 8 GB, 2 DIMM |
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| Hard Drive |
500 GB or > |
500 GB or > |
|---|
| CD ROM |
DVD±RW |
DVD±RW |
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| Network |
Integrated Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet cable |
Integrated Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet cable |
|---|
| Wireless |
N/A |
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 or N 6250; Integrated Bluetooth |
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| Video |
Intel HD 3000 |
Intel HD 2000 |
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Macintosh Computer Specifications
IMPORTANT NOTE: Many departments require a Windows OS for some applications which are not available for Mac; i.e. Engineering, Nursing and Health Professions, Business. If you purchase a Mac, you will need to partition your harddrive with Bootcamp, Parallels or VMWare, and you will need to purchase and install Windows OS. See the JourneyEd link in DrexelOne for availability of partitioning software and Windows. Check with your department for specific information.
| Computer | Apple iMac | Apple MacBook Pro |
|---|
| Processor |
Intel Quad-Core i5 2.5GHz |
2.4 GHz Intel Intel Dual-core i5 |
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| Operating System |
Mac OS X |
Mac OS X |
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| Display |
21.5" LED-Backlit |
13.3", LED-Backlit widescreen |
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| Memory (RAM) |
8 GB DDR3, 2 DIMM |
4 - 8 GB, DDR3, 2 DIMM |
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| Hard Drive |
500 GB or > |
500 GB or > |
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| CD ROM |
DVD±RW |
DVD±RW |
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| Ethernet/Wireless |
Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n wireless, Ethernet cable |
Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n wireless, Ethernet cable |
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| Video |
ATI Radeon HD 6750, 512 MB |
Intel HD 3000 |
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