Computer Recommendations

Windows PC

• Some engineering software such as SolidWorks, Matlab, LabView, and MS Project, will
  only work on Windows PCs.
• Newer Mac Laptops and iMacs are using an Apple M1 processor chip that does not
  support emulation or a “BootCamp” Windows partition. Virtual Windows software such as
  Parallels and VMWare don’t fully support all the PC software that we run, therefore Mac
  products are discouraged for ET students.

Hardware Specifications

• Minimum Processor specs: 2.4 GHz Intel i5 (Dual Core minimum, Quad Core recommended)
  or AMD equivalents
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Hard drive 512 GB to 1 TB, preferably a Solid State Drive for speed and reliability
• Wireless Networking: IEEE 802.11ax or IEEE 802.11n as a minimum Wireless LAN
  standard
• Graphics: Intel Iris Xe graphics (discrete dedicated graphics card NVIDIA recommended)
• Laptop screen size: recommended 14” minimum

2 in 1 Laptop with PEN is Recommended (Not Required)

• The active pen will allow you to write on the screen during Zoom sessions which is a very
  useful but a personal preference.
• EXAMPLE: https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-inspiron-14-2-in-1-
  laptop/spd/inspiron-14-7420-2-in-1-laptop/nn7420fmzms?view=configurations