Computer Purchasing (Faculty & Staff)

Computer Purchasing (Faculty & Staff)
Students

Recommended Hardware for Home

Bowdoin offers a zero-interest loan for faculty and staff purchasing a personal computer for home. [details] Below are some suggestions for hardware specification when purchasing for home. [Visit the Stores]

Recommended Packages:


Macintosh Desktop: iMac
iMac

2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 20" display, 2GB memory, 250GB hard drive, Superdrive (DVDRW)


Macintosh Laptop: Macbook
Powerbook

2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB memory, 120GB hard drive, 15.4" glossy display, internal wireless card. External monitor, usb hub, wireless keyboard and mouse provided if this is to be used as a primary workstation.


Windows Desktop: Dell Optiplex GX745
Optiplex GX620

2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB memory, 80GB hard drive, DVDRW, 17" flat panel monitor



Windows Laptop: Dell Latitude D620
Latitude D620

2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB memory, 80GB hard drive, DVDRW, 14.1" widescreen, internal wireless








Digital Camera Recommendation:
digital camera

Anything by Sony or Canon. For most users, the Sony DSC-P93 works well.


Printer recommendation:

There are many models to choose from! We recommend Hewlett-Packard inkjet printers. If you want the ability to print, scan and copy all from one unit, you may like the Hewlett Packard multi-function printer line.

Scanners:
scanner

We like the Microtek Scanmaker 4900 (a PC World Best Buy).