these are my school recommendations. i want a lot of memory because i cannot stand a slow PC and a built in web cam. Can someone who is well educated with computers help me find the best brand, the best system and the best price on a Laptop for college.
Recommended Hardware Configuration
Processor
Pentium Dual Core, Core Duo processor equivalent (PC or Apple)
Memory
2GB RAM or higher
Hard drive (storage)
80 GB or higher
Disc drive
CD-RW / DVD-ROM or CD-RW / DVD-RW
Wireless
built-in
Warranty
3 or 4 year part and labor
Insurance
Safeware accidental damage protection (see http://www.safeware.com/hobartwilliamsmith)
Recommended Software Configuration
Operating system
Windows XP Professional
Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate
(XP Pro and Vista Ultimate – $15 at the Help Desk)
Apple Macintosh OS X 10.3, 10.4, or 10.5
(10.5 Leopard – $69 at the Help Desk)
Productivity
Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 (PC) or Microsoft Office 2008 (Apple)
($15 at the Help Desk)
Antivirus
NOD32 Antivirus (Required, provided free on campus)
Security
Cisco Clean Access Agent (Required, provided free on campus)
Wireless
We support the following 802.11 a/b/g wireless cards:
Enterasys RoamAbout
Apple AirPort
Centrino Technology
Try using Avast antivirus on your Mac, not that you really need antivirus on a Mac
Try using Avast antivirus on your Mac, not that you really need antivirus on a Mac
References :
http://www.kapcom.com.au/featuresAnti.html