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==Description==

Make sure you arrive at MCLA with everything you need to get connected to the internet as easily as possible. Most laptop computers purchased within the last few years will connect to our network without any problems. However, if you are looking to purchase a laptop computer or bring one from home, you should check out our minimum system specifications. 

=='''Laptop Computers'''==

 '''PC Laptops'''

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<tr><td>&nbsp;</td>       
<td> <font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666"><strong>Minimum Specifications</strong></font></td>
<td><font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666"><strong>Recommended Specifications</strong></font></td>
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<font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666"><strong>OS</strong> </font></td>
<td width="400" valign="top"><font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666">Windows 10</font></td>       
<td width="400" valign="top">         <font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666">Windows 10</font></td>    
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<font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666"><strong>Processor</strong> </font></td>
<td width="400" valign="top"><font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666">Intel Core i3 or equivalent</font></td>       
<td width="400" valign="top">         <font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666">Intel Core i5 or better*</font></td>    
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<tr> <td width="200" valign="top"><font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666"><strong>Memory</strong> </font></td>       
<td width="400" valign="top"><font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666">4 GB</font></td>       
<td width="400" valign="top">         <font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666">8 GB or more </font></td>
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<td width="200" valign="top"><strong><font face="Verdana" size="2" color="#666666">Wireless Network Adapter</font></strong></td>      
<td width="400" valign="top">         <font face="Verdana" size="2" color="#666666">802.11n </font>       </td>       <td width="400" valign="top"><font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666">802.11n/ac/ax</font></td>
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<td width="200" valign="top"><font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666"><strong>Hard Drive</strong> </font></td>
<td width="400" valign="top"><font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666">80 GB hard drive space</font></td>      
<td width="400" valign="top"> <font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666">120 GB hard drive space or larger</font></td>     </tr></table> 


 '''Apple Laptops'''

<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" width="538" height="214">

<tr><td>&nbsp;</td>       
<td> <font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666"><strong>Minimum Specifications</strong></font></td>
<td><font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666"><strong>Recommended Specifications</strong></font></td>
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<td width="200" valign="top">
<font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666"><strong>OS</strong> </font></td>
<td width="400" valign="top"><font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666">Mac OS 10.13 or higher</font></td>       
<td width="400" valign="top">         <font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666">Mac OS 10.15</font></td>    
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<td width="200" valign="top">
<font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666"><strong>Processor</strong> </font></td>
<td width="400" valign="top"><font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666">Intel Core i5</font></td>       
<td width="400" valign="top">         <font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666">Intel Core i5 or better </font></td>    
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<tr> <td width="200" valign="top"><font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666"><strong>Memory</strong> </font></td>       
<td width="400" valign="top"><font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666">4 GB</font></td>       
<td width="400" valign="top">         <font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666">8 GB or higher </font></td>
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<td width="200" valign="top"><strong><font face="Verdana" size="2" color="#666666">Wireless Network Adapter</font></strong></td>      
<td width="400" valign="top">         <font face="Verdana" size="2" color="#666666">802.11n </font>       </td>       <td width="400" valign="top"><font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666">802.11n/ac/ax</font></td>
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<td width="200" valign="top"><font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666"><strong>Hard Drive</strong> </font></td>
<td width="400" valign="top"><font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666">80 GB hard drive space</font></td>      
<td width="400" valign="top"> <font face="verdana,arial" size="2" color="#666666">120 GB hard drive space or larger </font></td>     </tr></table> 


*A Ethernet Cable is also recommended to allow a wired connection to the network while living on campus. Wireless will be available throughout the Academic buildings and dorms for use.

=='''Software Requirements'''==

*All MCLA students are eligible to receive Microsoft software through [[E-Academy]] either free or at a considerable discount. Microsoft Office is the standard productivity suite used at MCLA.
*Anti Virus Software

=='''Related Links'''==

*[http://www.mcla.edu/laptop MCLA's Laptop Initiative]
*[[Network]]