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Recommended Computers

Recommended Computers

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.

Minimum Hardware Requirements

Apple

  • Recommended operating system: Mac OS 14 or Higher

  • For education, discounts visit Apple Computer

iMac Desktop

MacBook Laptop

iMac Desktop

MacBook Laptop

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

Dell

  • Recommended operating system:  Windows 11

  • For education, discounts visit Dell Computer

Desktop

Laptop

Desktop

Laptop

Windows 11

Windows 11

Intel i7 Processor or higher

Intel i7 Processor or higher

16GB RAM

16GB RAM

256 GB SSD

256 GB SSD

24" Widescreen display

13" Widescreen display

 

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