Recommended Computer
Systems for the College of Architecture and Design
All undergraduates (Sophomores & up)
in the Department of Architecture and Interior Design will
be encouraged to purchase a laptop computer to enhance their
classroom experience. Under the new curriculum, it will be
difficult to complete the coursework without access to a computer
system. Below you will find minimum specifications and recommended
configurations as well as required software that has been approved
by the Department of Architecture and Interior Design. Click here for the architecture's 2007 Handbook.
Minimum Specifications
Windows Compatible
Apple Macintosh
Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz
or Centrino 1.5GHz
1024MB RAM
80GB Hard Drive
Active Matrix Color Display - (XGA
or greater, 14" or
larger preferred, 32MB of video RAM)
CDRW Drive
At least two PC card slots if your computer does not have built-in
ethernet and wireless (if you have either of these built-in,
then you don't need as many slots)
Windows XP Pro or Windows 2000. (Win ME and XP Home are unacceptable)
1.83GHz Intel Duo Core
1024MB RAM
80GB Hard Drive
Active Matrix Color Display - (XGA
or greater, 15" or
larger preferred, 64MB of video RAM), CD-RW Drive
*A note to Students who purchase Windows compatible laptops:
Windows
XP Pro or Windows 2000 are REQUIRED. Windows
ME and Windows XP Home EditionARE
NOT compatible with The University of Tennessee campus network.
Running Windows on the Mac With the switch to Intel processors, exciting new options
are available for running the Windows XP operating system on the
Mac. Emulators such as VirtualPC are no longer needed, as Windows
can now run natively on the Mac with no performance disadvantages.
Note that this applies only to Intel Dual Core based Macs like the
MacBook Pro. Older G4 based Macs must still use VirtualPC.
Currently, Macs are not configured to run Windows right out of
the box. The following steps must be taken to prepare the Mac for
Windows installation:
Purchase and install the full version Microsoft Windows XP Professional
operating system. This software is available for
$75.00from the
University Center Computer Store.
That's it - you're now ready to install and run Windows based CAD
applications on the Windows partition of your Mac.
IMPORTANT: The windows side of your Mac
is now a real Windows based computer, and is therefore vulnerable
to the same worms, viruses, and spyware as other Windows machines.
Please follow safe computing practices that include running Windows
updates, anti-virus software, and anti-spyware utilities.0
Approved Systems
Below are some samples of systems that have been approved by the College of Architecture
and Design. Please be advised: This list is published in March of each academic
year, and prices and configurations do change. Contact a member of our knowledgeable
sales staff if you would like to know what new products have become available
that will meet the colleges specifications.
Dell Latitude D630 (Win XP Pro) Intel Core Duo 2 T7500
2.2GHz 14.1 WXGA Display 1GB (1 X 1GB) 128MB nVidia Quadra
NVS, 120GB hard drive DVD±RW, 3 year complete care warranty,
BLUETOOTH. Windows XP Professional
Dell Latitude
D830 Pro
LatitudeD830PROXP
| Windows
XP Pro
$1799
Dell Latitude D830 (XP Professional) Notebook Intel Core
2 Duo T7250 2.0Ghz(4MB cache,800mhz dual core), 15.4" WXGA
display 2GB 2X1 /120GB 7200RPM/ DVD±RW/ 802.11b/g/n
,NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M w/ 256MB DDR Video,Bluetooth, g/g/n
wireless XPP, 3yr on site warranty with Complete care, 9
cell battery
MPC
MPC E295C TABLET
E295C
$1499
14" Tablet Intel Core 2 duo T8100 2.1 Ghz, 800mhz,
3MB L2 cache, 2GB Ram, 80GB 5400 RPM hard drive, 8X DVD±RW,
14" WXGA display.ATI mobility Radeon X2300 w/ 128MB,
Win XP tablet , 3yr warranty with accidental damage
Sony VAIO VGNBX760PS4 Core 2 Duo T7100 1.8Ghz 15.4 WXGA
screen, 1GB (1 X1GB) 80GB hard drive,DL DVD-RW/CDRW, a/b/g/n
wireless, GMA X3100 graphics (128MB dedicated video), bluetooth,
media reader, fingerprint scanner, 1 yr. warranty, Windows
XP Pro
Sony Vaio BX
760
M87863
$1725
VGNBX760P5 Sony VAIO BX760P 15.4" XBRITE widescreen,
Core 2 Duo T7700, 2.4GHZ, 2GB (2X1GB), 160GB, DL DVD±RW,
ATI mobility Radeon HD2300 w/ 128MB 802.11a/b/g, bluetooth,
XPP, Biometric Fingerprint scanner, 1 yr warranty
All prices,
configurations, and availability are subject to change without
notice and do not include sales tax. We can sell only to University
of Tennessee students, staff, faculty, and departments for
their personal use. Products may not be purchased for resale.
Proof of eligibility is required. All purchases are for educational
use and may not be used in a business or commercial setting.
All prices, configurations, and availability
are subject to change without notice and do not include sales tax. We can
sell only to University of Tennessee departments, students, staff, and
faculty for their personal use. Products may not be purchased for resale.
Proof of eligibility is required. All purchases are for educational use
and may not be used in a business or commercial setting.
