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
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Dell Latitude E6420 |
Dell Precision M4600 |
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| 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 |
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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.
