Minumum Laptop Requirements: 2 Summers MA in Educational Technology
Windows Unit Minimum
Processor: Mobile Intel Pentium M CPU, 1.73GHz
Display: 14.1” XGA TFT LCD
Memory: 1.0 GB, DDR SDRAM (2 DIMM)
Hard Drive: 60GB, 9.5MM, 5400 RPM
CD: Internal DVD-R 4x Max
Communication: 10/100 Ethernet interface built-in (Intel)
V.92/56K modem built-in
Wireless a/b/g Wi-Fi II US
Battery
: Li-Ion 6 cell / intelligent
Graphics: Intel Extreme 915GM
Operating System: Windows 7
Multimedia: TV-Out, 2 USB, PCMCIA
Apple Unit Minimum
Processor:
2.13 GHz Core 2 Duo
Display:
13.3-inch TFT Display (1280 x 800 resolution)
Memory:
2.0 Gb DDR2-800 SDRAM
Hard Drive: 160 Gb
SATA Hard Drive
Communication: Gigabit Ethernet
CD/DVD: 8x SuperDrive DVD-RW/CD-RW
Wireless: Built-in Airport Extreme
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, 256MB
Analog audio in/out
Mini-DVI out, Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter (for projection)
Operating System: OS 10.
6.3

Other Required Hardware

  • platform-compatible webcam (e.g., iSight for Mac)
  • USB microphone/headset combo (e.g., )
  • digital video camera (to capture classroom video-- may be available in your school). Our recommendation is the Kodak PlaySport (Zx3) HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera Bundle. (~$139 through Amazon)

Required Software