2009/2010 Recommended Laptop Specifications
Ordering begins in May 2009.
Please call CCIT at (864) 656-3494 if you have any questions.
See our Preferred Laptop by Major matrix on our Web site or check with your advisor before purchasing your laptop.
Windows Laptops
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Dell Latitude E6400 |
Dell Latitude E6500 |
Toshiba Tablet M750-S7212 |
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| Price | $1,094 | $1,189 | $1,692 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.40 GHz |
| RAM | 2 GB DDR2 |
2 GB DDR2 | 2 GB DDR2 |
| Hard Drive | 160 GB SATA 5400 rpm |
160 GB SATA 5400 rpm | 160 GB SATA 5400 rpm |
| Ethernet | GB Ethernet | GB Ethernet | GB Ethernet |
| Wireless | Intel 5100 a/g/n | Intel 5100 a/g/n | Intel 5100 a/g/n |
| Screen | 14.1" WXGA+ | 15.4" WXGA+ | 12.1" WXGA touchscreen |
| Optical Drive | 8x DVD+/- RW |
8x DVD+/- RW | 8x DVD+/- RW DL |
| Video Card | nVidia Quadro NVS 160M 256MB DDR2 |
nVidia Quadro NVS 160M 256MB DDR3 |
Intel integrated 4500 MHD |
| Battery |
6 cell |
9 cell | 6 cell |
| OS | Vista | Vista | Vista |
| Other | Microsoft Office, Clemson Software | Microsoft Office, Clemson Software | Microsoft Office, Clemson Software |
| Description | Popular, light weight | Larger display, faster graphics |
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.
Apple Laptops
| 13" MacBook Pro |
15" MacBook Pro | |
| Price |
$ 1099 + $183 AppleCare = $1282 |
$ 1,849 + $239 AppleCare = $2088 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz |
| RAM | 2 GB DDR3 |
4 GB DDR3 |
| HardDrive | 160GB 5400RPM |
320GB 5400RPM |
| Screen | 13.3" WXGA | 15.4" WXGA+ |
| Video |
nVidia GeForce 9400M Graphics |
nVidia GeForce 9400M + 9600M 256MB 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 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 E6400.
Note: "Netbooks" are not a viable option for your primary laptop!