Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Tech Student Computer Ownership

Laptop Requirement

Starting in summer & fall 2008, all students entering Georgia Tech are required to have a laptop computer.

Hardware Requirements

A student's computer should effectively run the standard software suite. The computer should be fast enough and have enough memory and disk space to provide satisfactory performance over a usable life of at least two to three years.

Georgia Tech students may take advantage of special pricing on Apple, Dell and Lenovo products by visiting the Technology Center @ the Georgia Tech Bookstore.

The following are minimum hardware requirements for the Student Computer Ownership Program for Summer & Fall 2008.

  • Form Factor: Laptop.
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6 GHz or better (or equivalent dual processor).
  • Memory: 2 GB (using one slot only in a 1/2GB configuration—this allows for easy expansion over the life of the computer).
  • Hard Drive: 120GB or larger.
    • Video Memory: 128 MB or greater through integrated graphics adapter or separate video card.
  • Communications: 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR.
  • Display: Supports 1024x768 resolution or better.
  • Accessories: CD/DVD Writer, Sound capability, Wired Ethernet port, 25' Ethernet cable, Notebook security lock.