TECHNICAL SPECS
To meet the computing requirements at Old Dominion University, a student may elect to purchase a recommended notebook through the Mobile Monarch Program, or they may obtain a non-program notebook on their own. Non-program notebooks must still meet or exceed certain technical requirements listed below. Notebooks which do not meet the minimum requirements do not fulfill the computer requirement.
Minimum Hardware Requirements
| Configuration | |
|---|---|
| Computer Type Screen Size Native Screen Resolution Processor Speed/Type Min RAM Minimum Hard Drive Size Minimum Hard Disk RPM Minimum battery life Ethernet Wireless Ability to drive external monitor Optical Drive Sound USB slots Video Graphics Card Card slots required |
Notebook or Tablet 15" 1024 x 768 Pentium M 2.0Ghz equivalent 2 GB 80 GB 5400 6 hours 10/100 Integrated 802.11a/b/g using Atheros chipset 1600x1200 65k color or better DVD/CD-RW Combo Integrated, w/speakers, earphone and mic jack Two 2.0 - powered 128 MB or better business class 1 Card Bus slot, Type II |
Minimum Software Requirements
In addition to meeting the minimum hardware requirements listed above, students who elect not to purchase a notebook through the program are advised to purchase and install the following software to meet the software expectations.
- Windows XP Professional/Vista Home Premium
- Microsoft Office Professional 2003 or newer (see the Monarch Techstore for purchasing options)
- McAfee Anti-virus software (see our Downloads page)
- Adobe Reader 8
- Quick Time Player