Auburn University
Auburn University
Auburn University

Recommended Computer Configuration (minimum) 2008 -2009

All Human Sciences majors are required to have a laptop computer

Processor  At least 1.8 GHZ; Look for Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD TurionTM 64 X2 2.0 GHZ Processors 
Memory 2 GB
Hard Drive 100 GB
Optical Drive CD-RW/DVD
Operating System Windows XP/Vista
Networking

10/100 Internal Network Card 802.11g Wireless Network Card

External Storage 2 GB Flash (thumb) drive or external hard drive (60 GB or larger recommended)
Office Suite Microsoft Office (can be purchased from AU Bookstore with student ID)
Options Consider purchasing a multi-year (3 year) warranty.
   

Consider choosing an anti-theft option such as Lojack or Computrace by Absolute. Most laptop manufacturers offer an anti-theft option with multi-year subscriptions.

Tip: Auburn students can purchase software, such as the Microsoft Office Suite, through the AU Bookstore at a substantial educational discount. Some software, like virus protection, is provided to AU students free of charge. Check with the AU Bookstore before purchasing a software bundle with your new computer.

All CAHS majors must purchase Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for their laptops. All INDS majors must purchase AutoCAD as well.