2012/2013 Recommended Laptop Specifications

Please call CCIT at (864) 656-3494 if you have any questions.

See our Preferred Laptop by Major matrix or check with your advisor before purchasing your laptop.

For departmental purchases go to Clemson's BuyWays . Personal purchases can be made through the links below.

Windows Laptops

	DellLatitude  E6430	Dell Precision M4600	FujitsuLifebook T731 Tablet	HP EliteBook 2760p
Online Price	$1,285	$1,746	$1,668	$1,449
Processor	Intel Core i5-3210M VPRO Duo Core (2.5 GHz, 3 MB cache)	Intel Core i7-2760QM Quad Core (2.4 GHz, 6 MB cache)	Intel Core i5-2520M VPRO Duo Core  (2.5 GHz, 3 MB cache)	Intel Core i5-2540M VPRO Duo Core  (2.6 GHz)
RAM	4 GB DDR3 1600 MHz	4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz	4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz	4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz
Hard Drive	350 GB SATA (7200 rpm)	350 GB SATA (7200 rpm)	320 GB SATA (7200 rpm)	320 GB SATA (7200 rpm)
Wireless	Intel Advanced-N 6205 802.11a/g/n 2x2	Intel Advanced-N 6250 WiMAX 802.11a/g/n	Intel Advanced-N 6205 802.11a/b/g/n	Intel Advanced-N 6205 802.11a/g/n
Screen	14" WXGA (1366x768)	15.6" FHD (1920x1080)	12.1" HD WXGA (1280x800) multi-touch screen	12.1" HD WXGA (1280x800) multi-touch screen
Optical Drive	8x DVD+/- RW	8x DVD+/- RW	DL DVD+/- RW	none
Video Card	nVidia NVS 5200M (1 GB GDDR5 Express Card)	AMD FirePro M5950  (w/ 1 GB GDDR5 memory)	Intel HD 3000 shared Graphics	Intel HD 3000 shared Graphics
Battery	6 cell	6 cell	6 cell	6 cell
Weight	4.56 lbs.	6.15 lbs.	3.9 lbs.	4.0 lbs.
OS	Windows 7 Enterprise (64-bit)	Windows 7 Enterprise (64-bit)	Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)	Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)
Other	Webcam, Microsoft Office, Clemson software	Webcam, Microsoft Office, Clemson software	Webcam, Bluetooth	Webcam, Bluetooth
Description	Popular, full performance, mainstream laptop $200 Dell e-Gift card	Mobile workstation, larger display, more memory, faster processor, better graphics $200 Dell e-Gift card	Full performance, convertible tablet	Full performance, convertible tablet

• All windows laptops include a four year warranty + four year accidental damage coverage.
• Warranty only covers the battery for 1 year, and accidental damage coverage DOES NOT cover theft, fire or loss.
• Note: New this year!!!  If you order a Clemson laptop or buy a new laptop, when it asks for your computer account name, please put in your Clemson user name!!!!!!

Apple Laptops

	13" MacBook Pro	15" MacBook Pro
Price	$ 1099 + $183 AppleCare = $1282	$ 1,999 + $239 AppleCare = $2238
Processor	Intel Core i5   Dual Core       (2.5 GHz)	Intel Core i7 Quad Core (2.6GHz)
RAM	4 GB DDR3 1333MHz	8 GB DDR3 1333MHz
HardDrive	500GB 5400RPM	750GB 5400RPM
Screen	13.3" WXGA	15.4" WXGA+
Video	Intel HD 4000 shared Graphics	Intel HD 4000 + Nvidia GeForce GT 650M/w 1GB GDDR5 Graphics
Optical	8x SuperDrive DL	8x SuperDrive DL

• All Apple laptops must include an Ethernet port and an optical drive to receive support in the CCIT Support Center.
• Includes three years of AppleCare warranty (does not include accidental damage coverage)
• Clemson highly recommends the purchase of Safeware (accidental damage & theft coverage) which is approximately $98/year on the 13" MacBook Pro and $170/year on the 15" MacBook Pro for complete coverage.
• Software is not preloaded - software is available during workshops or on the CCIT software web page.
• Windows dual boot optional
• Please see the Clemson Apple Store website for special deals and purchasing options.
• Click here or go to www.clemson.edu/ccit/apple to order your Apple.

Note: New this year!!!  If you order a Clemson laptop or buy a new laptop, when it asks for your computer account name, please put in your Clemson user name!!!!!!

Note:  Recommended specifications for freshman laptops match those of the Dell E6430.

Note: "Netbooks" and "iPads" and other light-use portable computing devices are not a viable option for your primary laptop! We provide no software or hardware support for these devices!

Note: Laptops ordered online are delivered to your home address, the Clemson University Post Office will not accept laptop deliveries.