2012/2013 Recommended Laptop Specifications
Ordering begins in June 2012.
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 E6430 | Dell Precision M4700 | Fujitsu Lifebook T731 Tablet | HP EliteBook 2760p | |
| Online Price | $1,139 | $1,799 | $1,668 | $1,449 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-3210M VPRO Duo Core (2.5 GHz, 3 MB cache) | Intel Core i7-3740QM Quad Core (2.7 GHz, 6 MB cache) | Intel Core i5-2520M VPRO Duo Core (2.5 GHz, 3 MB cache) |
Intel Core i5-2540M VPRO Duo Core (2.6 GHz) |
| RAM | 4 GB DDR3 1600 MHz | 4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz | 4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz | 4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz |
| Hard Drive | 320 GB SATA (7200 rpm) | 320 GB SATA (7200 rpm) | 320 GB SATA (7200 rpm) | 320 GB SATA (7200 rpm) |
| Wireless | Intel Advanced-N 6205 802.11a/g/n 2x2 |
Intel Centrino Ultimate 6300 802.11a/b/g/n | Intel Advanced-N 6205 802.11a/b/g/n | Intel Advanced-N 6205 802.11a/g/n |
| Screen | 14" WXGA (1366x768) |
15.6" FHD (1920x1080) |
12.1" HD WXGA (1280x800) multi-touch screen | 12.1" HD WXGA (1280x800) multi-touch screen |
| Optical Drive | 8x DVD+/- RW |
8x DVD+/- RW | DL DVD+/- RW | none |
| Video Card | nVidia NVS 5200M (1 GB GDDR5 Express Card) | AMD FirePro M4000 (w/ 1 GB GDDR5 memory) | Intel HD 3000 shared Graphics | Intel HD 3000 shared Graphics |
| Battery | 6 cell | 6 cell | 6 cell | 6 cell |
| Weight | 4.56 lbs. | 6.15 lbs. | 3.9 lbs. | 4.0 lbs. |
| OS | Windows 7 Enterprise (64-bit) | Windows 7 Enterprise (64-bit) | Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) | Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) |
| Other | Webcam, Microsoft Office, Clemson software | Webcam, Microsoft Office, Clemson software | Webcam, Bluetooth | Webcam, Bluetooth |
| Description |
Popular, full performance, mainstream laptop |
Mobile workstation, larger display, more memory, faster processor, better graphics
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Full performance, convertible tablet | Full performance, convertible tablet |
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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.
- Note: New this year!!! If you order a Clemson laptop or buy a new laptop, when it asks for your computer account name, please put in your Clemson user name!!!!!!
Apple Laptops
| 13" MacBook Pro |
15" MacBook Pro | |
| Price |
$ 1099 + $183 AppleCare = $1282 |
$ 1,999 + $239 AppleCare = $2238 |
| Processor |
Intel Core i5 Dual Core (2.5 GHz) |
Intel Core i7 Quad Core (2.6GHz) |
| RAM | 4 GB DDR3 1333MHz |
8 GB DDR3 1333MHz |
| HardDrive | 500GB 5400RPM |
750GB 5400RPM |
| Screen | 13.3" WXGA | 15.4" WXGA+ |
| Video |
Intel HD 4000 shared Graphics |
Intel HD 4000 + Nvidia GeForce GT 650M/w 1GB GDDR5 Graphics |
| Optical | 8x SuperDrive DL |
8x SuperDrive DL |
- All Apple laptops must include an Ethernet port and an optical drive to receive support in the CCIT Support Center.
- 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 $170/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: New this year!!! If you order a Clemson laptop or buy a new laptop, when it asks for your computer account name, please put in your Clemson user name!!!!!!
Note: Recommended specifications for freshman laptops match those of the Dell E6430.
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.
