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Computer Recommendations

The College of Mount Saint Vincent recommends that students purchase a Windows laptop. However, desktops and Macs are also acceptable devices on our campus network. Below are our recommended specifications:

Recommended Computer Specifications

Basic Recommendations

Preferred Recommendations

Windows 7 Home Premium

Windows 7 Professional or  Enterprise

3 GB of RAM

 At least 4GB of Ram

100 GB SATA Hard Drive

2 GB SATA Hard Drive

Intel i5 processor

Intel i7 processor

Built-in wireless capabilities (802./11b/g/n, 54 Mbps) (For laptops only)

Built-in wireless capabilities (802./11b/g/n, 54 Mbps) (For laptops only)

 A DVD-ROM Drive

 DVD-RW/ CD-RW Combo Drive

 Microsoft Office 2010 Home and Student*

Microsoft Office 2010 Professional*

 A 3 year warranty

  A 4 year warranty


*Office 2010 is recommended because it is the only version of Microsoft Office currently being sold by retailers. It should be noted that Core Computer course at the College of Mount Saint Vincent use Office 2010. 

Computer Resources
The CIcu has consolidated the purchasing power of the 100+ independent colleges and universities in New York State, enabling you to buy select IBM hardware at a significant discount. There is no minimum purchase required, and the discount is available to students, faculty, staff and alumni of cIcu member campuses for individual purchases. Please follow the link for more information:

IBM discount deals

Dell University for Students

Apple Store - College of Mount Saint Vincent