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