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Notebook Requirements for Clayton State:

Level Descriptions: [View by level]

It will be very important for students to check faculty syllabi for specific configuration needs. The School of Business, the School of Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences are recommending the Entry Level Configuration. Depending on the student major and course selection, the Enhanced Level or Advanced level configuration may be recommended from all other colleges and schools.

1. CPU:
    (entry level) 2.0 Ghz equivalent (ex: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2)
    (Enhanced level) 2.0 Ghz equivalent (ex: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2)
    (Advanced level) 2.0 Ghz equivalent (ex: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2)
2. Memory:
    (entry level) 1 GB DDR2
    (Enhanced level) 2 GB DDR2
    (Advanced level) 2 GB DDR2
3. Hard Drive
    (entry level) 60 GB or larger
    (Enhanced level) 80 GB or larger
    (Advanced level) 80 GB or larger
4. Operating System:
    (entry level) Windows XP Professional*
    (Enhanced level) Windows XP Professional*
    (Advanced level) Windows XP Professional*
  1. * Not all course related materials are compatible with Windows Vista. Please contact the HUB if you have concerns related to Windows Vista
5. Modem:
    (entry level) 56K internal**
    (Enhanced level) 56K internal**
    (Advanced level) 56K internal**
  1. ** Needed if you use dial-up to connect to the Internet from home
5. Network:
    (entry level) 10/100 Ethernet Card (internal strongly recommended)
    (Enhanced level) 10/100 Ethernet Card (internal strongly recommended)
    (Advanced level) 10/100 Ethernet Card (internal strongly recommended)
6. Wireless:
    (entry level) 802.11b/g compatible wireless card (internal recommended)
    (Enhanced level) 802.11b/g compatible wireless card (internal recommended)
    (Advanced level) 802.11b/g compatible wireless card (internal recommended)
6. CD / DVD Drives:
    (entry level) DVD-RW
    (Enhanced level) DVD-RW
    (Advanced level) DVD-RW
7. Additional Connectors:
    (entry level) 1+ USB port
    1+ PCMCIA slot
    (Enhanced level) 1+ USB port
    1+ PCMCIA slot
    (Advanced level) 1+ USB port
    1+ PCMCIA slot

Preferred Vendors

Dell

Lenovo / IBM

Other Choices

Please note that these deals are not affiliated with Clayton State University. These links are offered as a reference for current deals for different notebook vendors. Not all material on the following sites are notebook related, and some time may be required to locate related material. Clayton State cannot be held liable for the content or coupons offered on these following sites:

HeadlineDeals.com
Slickdeals.net

Helpful Suggestions

  1. Print the specifications so you will have them with you with you call or order your notebook computer.
  2. Remember, the HUB can perform warranty repair on Dell and Lenovo notebooks. If you buy a laptop from a source other than Dell or Lenovo, you should be comfortable with the warranty process with that vendor or retailer.
  3. Many manufacturers (including Dell and Lenovo) offer different model notebook computers and these models may differ in their estimated life. Some models are made to be more durable and withstand more use. If you purchase a value-priced notebook computer, you may seriously consider the consequences of not purchasing warranty. Warranty is always important since you will be dependent on your laptop to complete your coursework at CSU. Warranty is particularly important if you purchase a "value-priced" notebook computer.