CU System Administration Computer Recommendations 2009-2010

PC LAPTOP
Type of Technology	Minimum Recommendation	High Performance
CPU	Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz	Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz
RAM	2 GB	4 GB
Hard Drive	160 GB, 5400 RPM	320 GB, 7200 RPM
Video Card	Graphics Card w/ 256 MB	Graphics Card w/ 512 MB
Network Access	10/100/1000 Network Card	10/100/1000 Network Card
Wireless Network Access	Wireless 802.11g Wireless 802.11n (which is backward compatible)	Wireless 802.11g Wireless 802.11n (which is backward compatible)
Warranty	3 years parts and labor, or more depending on your renewal and replacement cycle.	3 years parts and labor, or more depending on your renewal and replacement cycle.
Battery	Primary 6 cell battery	Extended life 9 or 12 cell battery
Ports	USB 2.0 Firewire (optional) eSATA (optional)	USB 2.0 Firewire (optional) eSATA (optional)
Audio	Internal sound card Internal speakers	Internal sound card Internal speakers