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Recommended Computers

For Undergraduate Students Academic Year 2009-2010

Although computers are not required for undergraduate business students, many students do purchase them.
The Leeds School of Business recommends a minimum configuration of desktop, laptop or tablet computers for those who are purchasing a new computer.


*Hardware Requirements: Desktops

Minimums for the Current Academic Year

Recommended Minimums

Intel Pentium 2.2Ghz

Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66GHz)

1GB of RAM

2GB of RAM (or more)

80GB Hard Drive

160 GB Hard Drive (or more)

DVD/CD-RW drive

DVD-RW/CD-RW

10/100MB Ethernet Port

10/100MB Ethernet Port

32-bit Operating System

32-bit Operating System

1 GB USB thumb drive

1GB (or more) USB thumb drive

 128 MB Video Card (or more)


*Hardware Requirements: Laptops

Minimums for the Current Academic Year

Recommended Minimums

Core 2 Duo 2.0Ghz

Intel Core2 Duo (2.26GHz) or more

1GB of RAM

2GB of RAM (or more)

80GB Hard Drive

80GB Hard Drive (or more)

10/100MB Ethernet Port and Wireless b/g

10/100MB Ethernet Port and Wireless b/g

32-bit Operating System

32-bit Operating System

 1 GB thumb drive

2GB (or more) thumb drive

 128MB (or more) Video Card

Software Recommendations:

Operating System: Windows XP Professional, or Windows Vista Business edition (or greater)

Office Suite: Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access)

*Other software may be required for specific classes. Check with your instructor to find out.

PC or Apple?:

We recommend purchasing a PC for ease of compatibility with other students and faculty. Students are responsible and encouraged to do their own research on possible problems they may face by using a mac within a Business environment. We would also like to make them aware of any possible software incompatibilities that may arise should they choose to purchase any software that is required for class projects. (e.g. SPSS, or SAS..). However, some applications are made available through open PC labs within the Leeds School of Business.


Dell provides educational discounts on computer purchases to all verified
college students. These discounts can be accessed by either visiting the
Dell University website or by calling Dell at 1-800-274-7799 and asking for educational pricing.

If you have any questions, please call Leeds Technology Services at (303)492-4474 or
email us at ltshelp@colorado.edu.

Last Updated: May 29, 2009