Computer Equipment Recommendations

The equipment listed below is recommended by AHNR-IT and is the minimum standard in each category.

Last Updated: May 12, 2008

Computers

Basic Desktop (Windows)

Model Dell Optiplex 755
Form Factor Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, Mini-Tower
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8400 (3.0 GHz, 6M, 1333MHz FSB)
Operating System Windows XP Professional, SP2, with Media
Memory (RAM) 3.0GB DDR2 (4 DIMMs)
Video 256MB ATI Radeon 2400XT, Dual Monitor DVI or VGA (TV-out), full height
Monitor Dell 19 inch Ultrasharp 1908FP Flat Panel
Storage 250GB SATA 3.0 Gb/s and 8MB Databurst Cache
Floppy Drive 1.44MB 3.5 Inch Floppy Drive
CD/DVD 16X DVD+/-RW SATA, Roxio Creator CyberlinkPowerDVD
Basic Systems Management Mode ASF Basic Hardware Enabled Systems Management
Speakers Dell A225 Speakers
Modems Choose None
Warranty 4 Year Basic Limited Warranty and 4 Year NBD Onsite Service
Estimated Cost $1450

Basic Desktop (Mac)

Model iMac 20inch: 2.66GHZ
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz
Memory (RAM) 2.0GB 667 DDR2 (2x1GB)
Storage 320GB SATA Hard Drive
Keyboard and Mouse Apple Keyboard and Mighty Mouse + Mac OS X (US English)
Warranty AppleCare Protection Plan for iMac
Estimated Cost $1550

Laptop (Windows)

Model Dell Latitude D630
System Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 (2.20GHz) 4M L2 Cache, 800MHz Dual Core
Operating System Windows XP Professional, SP2, with Media
Graphics 128MB NVIDIA Quadro NVS 135M TurboCache
LCDs 14.1" Wide Screen WXGA LCD Panel
Memory (RAM) 2.0GB, DDR2-667 SDRAM, 2 DIMMs
Batteries 9 Cell Primary Battery
CD/DVD 8X DVD+/-RW w/Roxio and Cyberlink Power DVD
Carrying Case Large Nylon Carrying Case
Wireless LAN Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g Mini Card
Storage 120GB 7200RPM
Warranty 4 Year Basic Limited Warranty and 4 Year NBD Onsite Service
Accidental Protection 4 Year CompleteCare Accidental Damamge Protection
Estimated Cost $1550

Printers

Personal Printer (Black and White)

Model HP Laserjet P1006 Black & White
Estimated Cost $180

Network Ready Printer (Color)

Model HP Laserjet 3600n
Estimated Cost $400

USB Flash Drive

Model Sandisk Cruzer Micro USB Flash Drive: (Includes security software to password protect your data.)
Estimated Cost Recomended capacities: 4GB ($26) and 8GB ($50)

Digital Camera

Model Canon Powershot A590 IS (7.1 Megapixel, 4X optical zoom, SD Memory)
Estimated Cost $180

Web Camera (Personal)

Model Logitech Quickcam Orbit AF
Estimated Cost $130

Web Camera (Wide Angle)

Model Creative Webcam Live! Motion
Estimated Cost $130

Projector (Ceiling Mountable)

Model NEC LT380 (3000 ANSI Lumens, 7.7lbs.)
Estimated Cost $2200

Projector (Portable)

Model InFocus IN10 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 2.4lbs.)
Estimated Cost $1200

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