The recommended computer specifications below are provided to help you decide on a configuration that will work best for you and help you stay within your budget. If price is an issue and you need to make tradeoffs, some minimum recommendations are provided. If your budget allows, put more into Memory (RAM). You can often get up to 2 GB of Memory for not a lot more money.
Use the information here as a guide:
| Features | Recommended | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo |
| (computer speed) | 2.5 GHz | 1.83 GHz |
| Memory (RAM) | 3 Gigabytes | 2 Gigabytes |
| Hard Drive (storage space) |
160 Gigabytes | 120 Gigabytes |
| Removable Storage | 4 GB USB/flash drive | 2 GB USB/flash drive |
| Wireless (internal) |
Wireless N and Bluetooth | Wireless g |
| Optical Drive | CD/DVD burner | CD/DVD burner |
| Operating System (English-language only) |
Windows Vista Ultimate | Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 |
| AntiVirus Protection |
McAfee | McAfee |
| Warranty | 3-yr labor & parts | 3-yr labor & parts |