Technology Standards
Student Computer Requirements
If you plan to bring a computer to campus, please take a minute to review the minimum requirements,
- PC
- Intel Dual Core Processor
- Color Monitor
- 80+ GB Hard Drive
- 4 GB memory
- Windows Xp or Windows Vista
- USB Thumb Drive
- Ethernet Port
- Wireless a/b/g adapter (for Laptops)
- Macintosh
- Macintosh Intel Processor
- Color Monitor
- 80+ GB Hard Drive
- 2 GB memory
- Mac OS X 10.5 or above
- USB Thumb Drive
- Ethernet Port
- Wireless a/b/g adapter (for Laptops)
Note: This is a minimum recommended configuration. If you purchase a desktop computer, it ideally should last you through your tenure at Nazareth; however, please note that laptops tend to have a slightly shorter useful life. Your personal preferences and requirements may vary from the recommendation.
Here are links to discount programs that you may want to consider:
Recommended Computer Applications
Internet Browser: Firefox 3.0 or higher, MS Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher
Security: An antivurs/antispyware program /9Nazareth uses Norten Internet Security 2009)
Productivity Software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher)
You may want to purcharse discounted software from Campus E Store
Recommendations on Operating System Updates
Nazareth College recommends having the latest updates for you operating systems.
To update windows click here
To update your mac, simply click on the apple icon and go down to software update, and follow the updaters instructions.
Standards for Faculty and Staff Computers
Lattitude E6500 base system
- Lattitude E6500
- Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz, 3M L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
- Operating Systems
- Genuine Windows Vista Business Downgrade, XP Professiona; SP3 Install, E
- Energy Star & EPEAT GOLD
- Energy Star 4.0 Enabled / EPEAT GOLD
- LCDs
- 15.4" UltraSharp™ Wide WXGA+ (1440x900) LED Display-Regatta Blue
- Graphics
- NVIDIA Quadro NVS 160M
- Memory
- 4.0GB, DDR2-800 SDRAM, 2 DIMMS
- Internal Keyboard
- Internal English Keyboard
- Camera / Microphone
- Integrated Webcam with digital microphone
- Primary Storage
- 160GB Hard Drive, 7200RPM with Free Fall Sensor
- Primary Optical Device
- 8x DVD+/-RW w/Roxio and Cyberling Power DVD™, Blue
- Primary Battery
- 6 Cell Battery
- Ac Adapter
- 90W A/C adapter (3 pin)
- Wireless LAN (802.11)
- Dell Wireless™ 1510 802.11 a/g/n Draft Mini Card
- Bluetooth
- Dell Wireles® 370 Bluetooth Module
- Accessories
- New Dell USB Optical Mouse with Scroll, All Black Design
- Hardware Support Services
- 3 Year ProSupport for IT and 3 Year NBD Onsite Service
- Total Cost = $1633.50
Lattitude E6500 base system with extended features
- Lattitude E6500
- Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz, 3M L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
- Operating Systems
- Genuine Windows Vista Business Downgrade, XP Professiona; SP3 Install, E
- Energ Star & EPEAT GOLD
- Energy Star 4.0 Enabled / EPEAT GOLD
- LCDs
- 15.4" UltraSharp™ Wide WXGA+ (1280x800) LED Display-Brushed Metal Black
- Graphics
- NVIDIA Quadro NVS 160M
- Memory
- 4.0GB, DDR2-800 SDRAM, 2 DIMMS
- Internal Keyboard
- Internal English Keyboard
- Camera / Microphone
- Integrated Webcam with digital microphone
- System Management
- No Intel vPro™ Technology's advanced management features
- Primary Storage
- 160GB Hard Drive, 7200RPM with Free Fall Sensor
- Primary Optical Device
- 8x DVD+/-RW w/Roxio and Cyberling Power DVD™, Blue
- Primary Battery
- 6 Cell Battery
- Ac Adapter
- 90W A/C adapter (3 pin)
- Additional Power Options
- Ac Adapter
- Addittional 6 Cell Battery
- Wireless LAN (802.11)
- Dell Wireless™ 1510 802.11 a/g/n Draft Mini Card
- Bluetooth
- Dell Wireles® 370 Bluetooth Module
- Accessories
- New Dell USB Optical Mouse with Scroll, All Black Design
- Servics - Locks/Accessories packed in System Box
- Key Lock wit Tie Down Cable
- Hardware Support Services
- 3 Year ProSupport for IT and 3 Year NBD Onsite Service
- Extra Battery = $134.10
- Extra Power Adapter = $26.10
- Docking Station = $179.10
- Total Cost = $1901.29
Dell Latitude XT2 Tablet base
- Processors
- Intel® Core™ 2 Duo SU9400 (1.40GHz, 3M L2 Cache, 800Mhz FSB), LED LCD = $180
- Operating Systems
- Genuine Windows Vista® Business license, XP Tablet install edition
- Memory
- 3.0GB DDR3 SDRAM, (1GB Integrated) 2 DIMMs = $170
- Primary Storage
- 120GB Hard Drive, 5400RPM, Free Fall Sensor = $35
- Primary External Optical Drive Options
- E-Module w/ 8X DVD+/-RW with Roxio & Cyberlink PowerDVD™ = $45
- Primary Battery
- 6 Cell Primary Battery = $17.10
- AC Adapter
- 45 Watt AC Adapter = Included in the price
- Wireless LAN(802.11)
- Dell Wireless™ 1510 802.11 a/g/n Mini Card = $13.50
- Bluetooth
- Dell Wireless® 365 Bluetooth Module = $17.10
- Mouse
- New Dell USB Optical Mouse with Scroll, All Black Design = $12.60
- Graphics
- Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD = Included in Price
- Internal Keyboard
- Inernal English Keboard = Included in Price
- Energy Star
- Energy Star 4.0 Enabled / EPEAT GOLD = Included in Price
- Extended Battery Service
- 2 Years Extemded Batter Service for Years 2 and 3 of System Life = $80.10
- Notebook Security Options
- Disable Computrace® BIOS Tracking Agent
- Systems Management
- No Intel® vPro™ Secure Advanced Hardware Enabled Systems Management
- Hardware Support Services
- 3 Year ProSupport for IT and 3 Year NBD Onsite Service = $71.10
- Services - Locks/Accessories packed in System Box
- Key Lock With Tie Down Cable = $40.10
- Total Cost = $2586.60
Dell Latitude XT2 Tablet with extras
- Processors
- Intel® Core™ 2 Duo SU9400 (1.40GHz, 3M L2 Cache, 800Mhz FSB), LED LCD = $81
- Operating Systems
- Genuine Windows Vista® Business license, XP Tablet install edition
- Memory
- 3.0GB DDR3 SDRAM, (1GB Integrated) 2 DIMMs = $170
- Primary Storage
- 120GB Hard Drive, 5400RPM, Free Fall Sensor = $35.10
- Primary External Optical Drive Options
- E-Module w/ 8X DVD+/-RW with Roxio & Cyberlink PowerDVD™ = $45
- Primary Battery
- 6 Cell Primary Battery = $17.00
- AC Adapter
- 45 Watt AC Adapter = Included in the price
- Additional Power Options
- 45 Watt Ac Adapter = $26.10
- Additional 6 Cell Battery = $134.10
- Wireless LAN(802.11)
- Dell Wireless™ 1510 802.11 a/g/n Mini Card = $13.50
- Bluetooth
- Dell Wireless® 365 Bluetooth Module = $17.10
- Mouse
- New Dell USB Optical Mouse with Scroll, All Black Design = $12.60
- Graphics
- Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD = Included in Price
- Internal Keyboard
- Inernal English Keboard = Included in Price
- Energy Star
- Energy Star 4.0 Enabled / EPEAT GOLD = Included in Price
- Extended Battery Service
- 2 Years Extended Batter Service for Years 2 and 3 of System Life = $80.10
- Notebook Security Options
- Disable Computrace® BIOS Tracking Agent
- Hardware Support Services
- 3 Year ProSupport for IT and 3 Year NBD Onsite Service = $71.10
- Services - Locks/Accessories packed in System Box
- Key Lock With Tie Down Cable = $40.09
- Total Cost = $2839.99