What are the Center's laptop requirements?

All students entering the Center for Advanced Legal Studies are required to have their own laptop. Laptops should meet or exceed certain minimum requirements as listed below.

Configuration item	Minimum specifications
Computer Type	Windows 7 based laptop or notebook (netbooks not recommended) Mac users must have access to a Windows based PC to run certain proprietary applications
Screen Size	13.3"
Native Screen Resolution	1024 x 768
Processor Speed	1.6 GHz
Minimum RAM	2 GB
Minimum Hard Disk Size	120 GB
Minimum Battery Life	4 hours
Ethernet	10/100/1000 Integrated
Wireless	802.11 a/b/g/n (N preferred)
Optical Drive	DVD/CD-RW
Sound	Integrated, with speakers, earphone and mic jack
USB slots	Two (2) - powered
Video Graphic Card	Discrete graphics preferred but not required
Modem	Not Required
Webcam	Required (Integrated preferred)

Minimum software requirements

Operating system:		Windows 7, Mac OS (see note above) Windows XP and Windows Vista are not recommended.
Microsoft Office:		Provided to all incoming students
Security software:		Internet firewall / antivirus / anti-malware with active subscription to updates

Internet Connection Requirements
Broadband Internet at 768 kb/sec is the minimum recommended. Most subscribers to telecom DSL or cable company Internet service should meet or exceed this requirement. Cellular Internet (Verizon, Clear, etc.) and satellite service can suffice for limited use but aren’t recommended as a primary connections.

You can test your current Internet speed at http://speedtest.net

Note: wired connections (RJ45) to the router are preferred to wireless connections.

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