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ITS recommends having an Apple or Dell computer
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that meet the minimum specifications listed below. Follow the "Visit" links below each heading for education discounts.
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For departmental purchases with Swarthmore funds, order through ITS.
Minimum Hardware Requirements
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Apple
- Recommended operating system: Mac OS 11.6.8 or Higher
- For education, discounts visit Apple Computer
iMac Desktop | MacBook Laptop |
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| macOS Big Sur | macOS Big Sur |
| Intel or M1 Processor | Intel or M1 Processor |
| 8GB RAM (16GB for robust apps) | 8GB RAM (16GB Recommendedrecommended) |
| 256GB SSD | 256GB SSD |
| 24" Widescreen display | 13" Widescreen display |
Dell
- Recommended operating system: Windows 10 version 20H2 or Higher
- For education, discounts visit Dell Computer
Desktop | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Intel i7 Processor | Intel i7 Processor |
| 8GB RAM (16GB for robust apps) | 8GB RAM (16GB Recommendedrecommended) |
| 256 GB SSD | 256 GB SSD |
| 24" Widescreen display | 13" Widescreen display |
Below is a list of all of the ways you can contact ITS or find information:
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