ITS recommends having an Apple or Dell computer that meets the minimum specifications listed below. Follow the "Visit" links below each heading for education discounts. For departmental purchases with Swarthmore funds, order through ITS.
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Recommended operating system: Mac OS 11.6.8 14 or Higher
For education, discounts visit Apple Computer
iMac Desktop | MacBook Laptop | |
|---|---|---|
macOS Big Sur | macOS Big Sur | |
Intel or M1 Processor | Intel or M1 Processor | |
8GB RAM (16GB for robust apps) | 8GB RAM (16GB recommended)Version of macOS no older than two years | Version of macOS no older than two years |
M Series Processor | M Series Processor | |
16GB RAM | 16GB RAM | |
256GB SSD | 256GB SSD | |
24" Widescreen display | 13" Widescreen display |
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Recommended operating system: Windows 10 version 20H2 or Higher11
For education, discounts visit Dell Computer
Desktop | Laptop |
|---|---|
Windows 1011 | Windows 1011 |
Intel i7 Processor or higher | Intel i7 Processor or higher |
8GB 16GB RAM (16GB for robust apps)8GB RAM (16GB recommended) | 16GB RAM |
256 GB SSD | 256 GB SSD |
24" Widescreen display | 13" Widescreen display |
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