Administrative Desktop Services

Recommended Laptop Configuration

Updated June 2006

Minimum Configuration

When ordering a laptop, please use the configuration below as a minimum hardware standard.

• Processor — Intel 1.7 GHz or greater Pentium M processor
• Memory — two main slots for expandable memory, with a minimum 1 GB RAM, DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM
• Wireless — Intel PRO Wireless 802.11 b/g
• Hard Drives — two drives, each a minimum 60 GB, 5400 rpm
• CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD-RW
• USB Storage — minimum 128 MB flash drive
• Display — minimum 14" up to 17"
• Video Display Adapter — minimum 64 MB up to 128MB graphics-RAM
• Ports — minimum two 2.0 USB, one RJ-45 LAN, and one RJ-11 modem
• Parallel port and pin-docking connector

Accessories

• Extra battery
• Compatible replicator (docking station)
• USB optical mouse
• External keyboard
• External VGA monitor (VGA or PS/2 cable) or LCD Display (DVI or USB cable)
• AC adapter & surge protector
• Extended warranty covering three years parts and labor
• Carry case and/or rolling cart

Vendor Recommendations

Small Notebooks designed for Travel

Sony VAIO FS- & FJ-series notebooks are versatile, performance laptops, with a 14" or 15" display, weighs 3-5 lbs., Windows Vista* capable.

Vendor contact is Brad Artis, CDW Government, Inc., PO Box 75723 Chicago, IL 60675-5723. Phone 866-339-6942.

Large for Infrequent Travel & Desktop Replacement

DELL Latitude series D810, 610, 510 or 410, or DELL Inspiron series 1300; with a 14" or 15" display, weighs 5-7 lbs., Windows Vista* capable.

*Note: H/W and CPU configuration must be compatible with the Windows Vista operating system.

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