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Computer Recommendations - Spring 2008

MMET/PS Computer Recommendation for New Students
Recommended Manufacturers (not an exhaustive list):
  • Apple
  • Dell
  • HP

Hardware Recommendations:

  • Processor:
    • At least Intel Core Duo –OR–
    • At least AMD Athlon 64
  • RAM: At least 2 GB, 4 GB recommended.
  • Hard Drive: At least 80 GB, 200 GB recommended.
  • Graphics Card: At Least 256 MB Memory, 512 MB recommended.
  • Laptop screen size: At least 15 inches, 17 inches recommended.

Software Recommendations:

  • Windows XP, Service Pack 2 OR Windows Vista
  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
The MSDNAA agreement with Microsoft provides the following operating systems and software packages to the students of MMET/PS:
  • Windows XP Pro SP2
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Microsoft Visual Studio
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Project

SolidWorks 2008-2009 Student Edition.

SolidWorks 2008-2009 Student Edition can be purchased online for $139.95 which includes COSMOS for a 24 month license.
http://www.academicsuperstore.com/products/SolidWorks/SolidWorks/919987

Additional information:

  • Almost all manufacturers have educational discounts ranging from 5% - 10% off. The manufacturer website will have an education section in the online store.
  • All Apple computers shipped since 2006 are manufactured with Intel hardware and can run Windows 100% natively. They are like every other PC on the market and can be used for the classes in MMET/PS.

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