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Standard computer configurations for faculty

Specifications for fiscal year 2012

The specifications listed below are for systems offered to faculty under FASIT Support Program departmental grants. All systems delivered under this program come preloaded with a standard suite of desktop and network applications.

updated: 06.01.12

Specifications

 

Model	Apple: Apple 15" MacBook Pro 2011	Microsoft Windows: Dell 14" Latitude E6420
CPU	2.2 GHz Intel i7 quad core	2.2 GHz Intel i7 quad core
Memory	4 GB	4 GB
Hard disk	750.0 GB	500.0 GB
Display	15.4-inch	14.1-inch
Network	built-in ethernet and wireless	built-in ethernet and wireless
CD ROM	DVD-RW/CD-RW Combo	DVD-RW/CD-RW Combo
Sound card	yes	yes
Modem	no	no
Speakers	built in	built in
Warranty	3-year	4-year

Software

 

	Apple	Microsoft Windows
Operating system	Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7	Windows 7
Office Suite	MS Office for OS X 2011	Microsoft Office 2010
Web browser	Safari/Firefox	Internet Explorer/Firefox
Email	MacMail/Thunderbird/Microsoft Outlook	Mozilla Thunderbird/Microsoft Outlook
Security	Symantec AntiVirus
SSH	SSH terminal and file transfer clients
PDF reader	Adobe Acrobat Pro 10
Graphics	Adobe Photoshop Elements

Peripherals

 

	Apple	Microsoft Windows
Docking	N/A	EPort Plus
Ext. keyboard3	Yes	Yes
Ext. mouse3	Yes	Yes
Ext. display adapter	Yes	N/A
Ext. display3	Dell 19-inch widescreen flat panel	Dell 19-inch widescreen flat panel
Printer	no1	no1

 

Notes:

1. In special cases printers will be provided as part of new-hire packages.
2. Carrying cases are not provided.
3. Peripherals are replaced only if existing peripherals are not compatible or not functional.
4. Support is provided for only one machine per faculty member unless other arrangements have been made.