Minimum Specifications
Minimum Specifications for Required Notebook Computer
Minimum Specifications
Apple MacBook
2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2 GB SDRAM
120 GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
Superdrive 8x (DVD/CD)*
AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook
Order your MacBook at the Penn State Computer Store.
* A Superdrive is an optical drive that is capable of burning DVD and CD media. Combo Drives (optical drives that only read DVDs, but burn CDs) do not meet the minimum specification
Note: Students who already have a notebook computer meeting or exceeding these specifications do not need to obtain additional items to meet the requirement. Students who can upgrade an existing notebook computer to meet or exceed these specifications may do so to meet the requirement. Other students must obtain a notebook computer meeting these specifications to fulfill the requirement.