2011/2012 Recommended Laptop Specifications

Ordering begins in May 2011.
Please call CCIT at (864) 656-3494 if you have any questions.

See our Preferred Laptop by Major matrix or check with your advisor before purchasing your laptop.

For departmental purchases go to Clemson's BuyWays . Personal purchases can be made through the links below.

Windows Laptops

Dell Latitude  E6420

Dell Precision M4600

 Online Price $1,199 $1,739
Processor

Intel Core i5-2520M VPRO Duo Core (2.5 GHz, 3 MB cache)

Intel Core i7-2720QM Quad Core (2.2 GHz, 6 MB cache)
RAM 2 GB DDR3 1333MHz
4 GB DDR3 1333MHz
Hard Drive 350 GB SATA (7200 rpm)
350 GB SATA (7200 rpm)
Wireless Intel Advanced-N 6205 802.11a/g/n 2x2
Intel Advanced-N 6250 WiMAX 802.11a/g/n
Screen 14.1" WXGA (1366x768)
15.6" FHD (1920x1080)
Optical Drive 8x DVD+/- RW
8x DVD+/- RW
Video Card nVidia NVS 4200M (512 MB DDR3 Express Card)
Intel HD
Battery

6 cell

6 cell
Weight 5.71 lbs. 6.3 lbs.
OS Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)

Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)

Other Webcam, Microsoft Office, Clemson software Webcam, Microsoft Office, Clemson software
Description Popular, full performance, mainstream laptop
Mobile workstation, larger display, more memory, faster processor, better graphics
  • All windows laptops include a four year warranty + four year accidental damage coverage.
  • Warranty only covers the battery for 1 year, and accidental damage coverage DOES NOT cover theft, fire or loss.

Apple Laptops

13" MacBook Pro
15" MacBook Pro
Price

$ 1099 + $183 AppleCare = $1282

$ 1,999 + $239 AppleCare = $2238

Processor

Intel Core i5   Dual Core       (2.4 GHz)

Intel Core i7 Quad Core (2.4GHz)

RAM 4 GB DDR3 1333MHz

4 GB DDR3 1333MHz

HardDrive 500GB 5400RPM
750GB 5400RPM
Screen 13.3" WXGA 15.4" WXGA+
Video

Intel HD 3000 shared Graphics

Intel HD 3000 + AMD Radeon HD 6750M /w 1GB GDDR5 Graphics

Optical 8x SuperDrive DL
8x SuperDrive DL
  • Includes three years of AppleCare warranty (does not include accidental damage coverage)
  • Clemson highly recommends the purchase of Safeware (accidental damage & theft coverage) which is approximately $98/year on the 13" MacBook Pro and $160/year on the 15" MacBook Pro for complete coverage.
  • Software is not preloaded - software is available during workshops or on the CCIT software web page.
  • Windows dual boot optional
  • Please see the Clemson Apple Store website for special deals and purchasing options.
  • Click here or go to www.clemson.edu/ccit/apple to order your Apple.

Note:  Recommended specifications for freshman laptops match those of the Dell E6420.

Note: "Netbooks" and "iPads" and other light-use portable computing devices are not a viable option for your primary laptop! We provide no software or hardware support for these devices!

Note: Laptops ordered online are delivered to your home address, the Clemson University Post Office will not accept laptop deliveries.