The University of West Alabama





Information Systems

Academic Year 2007-08

The following are MINIMUM recommended specifications for compatible laptop/desktop systems.  These specifications are provided for your informational use in choosing a system for purchase and do not constitute a requirement by UWA.

 

Minimum Specifications for UWA Student Computers

Desktops Laptops

CPU Speed

2.8 GHz

1.66 GHz

CPU Manufacturer

Intel Pentium D

Intel Core 2 Duo

RAM

1 GB

1 GB

Hard Drive

40 GB

40 GB

Screen Size

17 inch

14 inch

CD-ROM

48X

24X

Sound System

Yes

Yes

Media Drive(s)

CD-RW

CD-RW

Expansion Slots

USB Wi-Fi Wireless network adapter for on-campus internet access

Internal or PCMCIA Wi-Fi wireless network adapter for on-campus internet access

Operating System

Windows Vista Home Basic

Windows Vista Home Basic

Application Software

MS Office 2007 Professional
(Academic Version)

MS Office 2007 Professional
(Academic Version)

Printer

Inkjet

Inkjet

 Dell System Dell OptiPlex 320 Mini Tower Dell Latitude D620
  • UWA has high-speed wireless networking available on campus.  Networking standard 802.11b is used by UWA.

  • If you have a laptop we recommend a wireless adapter.

  • If you have a desktop and live on-campus we recommend the wireless network adapter for access to UWA's high-speed wireless network.