- Recommended Laptop Specifications
- Security
- Software Updates
- Accessories
Recommended Laptop Specifications
Most business courses use technology in and out of the classroom. Any
student who is serious about a career in business needs to use the technology
tools used in business today.
Though the Fox School does not have a formal computer requirement, we strongly recommend that students purchase laptops for Fall 2008. Students with laptops can use wired and wireless connections in several classrooms and labs, and in “Wireless Zones” around the Fox School and at locations throughout campus. The Temple University Help Desk supports Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Vista and Macintosh Laptops.
Our Minimum recommended system requirements for laptop purchases:
VISTA-based Laptops
Home Premium / Business / Ultimate |
Actual requirements and product functionality may vary based on your system configuration. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features and edition of Windows Vista will run on your computer. While all editions of Windows Vista can support multiple core CPUs, only Windows Vista Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise can support dual processors. * Symantec Antivirus is required for students who reside in Temple Residence Halls and is available to them at no charge. See Temple Information Security for more information. |
XP-based Laptops
- Intel Pentium M processor or better
- 12.1-15” LCD screen
- 1GB of RAM or larger
- 40 GB hard drive or larger
- DVD-ROM drive/CD-RW Drive
- At least 2 USB 2.0 ports
- 10/100 network card
- 802.11 ABG wireless card
- Audio Output
- 3 year warranty, parts and labor (e.g., http://www.safeware.com)
- Operating System: Windows XP Professional 2 (Vista recommended system requirements below)
- Software: Office 2007 Professional (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
- Symantec Antivirus *
* Symantec Antivirus is required for students who reside in Temple Residence Halls and is available to them at no charge. See Temple Information Security for more information.
Estimated Cost: $700 $1100
Suggested Vendors
Students and faculty of Temple University are capable of receiving certain discounts through these particuar vendors.
- Dell: Go to the Dell Temple University (Personal Purchases) website. Note that Dell's website is best viewed using Internet Explorer. To speak with an educational pricing representative, call 888-973-3355.
- Gateway: Go to https://select.gateway.com/temple_campus Then scroll down to Custom Links and select Temple Personal
Purchases. Then make a selection on the right side of the page. To
speak with a company representative, contact Jeff Sparr at:
1-800-211-4952, ext. 25910. - Lenovo: Save up to 28% off the regular web price and FREE shipping on all web orders go to: www.lenovo.com/shop/deals/templeu or contact them at 1-877-222-6426 Option 1 Ext. 6844.
- Gov Connection
1-800-800-0019 x 33422 - PC Mall
1-800-328-2793 - Micro Warehouse
1-800-367-6808
Interested In Purchasing A Used Computer?
Software
Purchase Microsoft, Adobe and Macromedia products with educational discounts