Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate

• Intel Core Duo 2.2Ghz or AMD Equivalent
• 4GB+ RAM
• 300gb Hard Drive
• 15”+ Screen
• DVD/CDRW Combo Drive
• Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet Wireless 802.11b/g/n
• 256mb Graphics Card (rec. Open GL )
• USB 2.0
• Firewire 400/800

Apple OS X 10.5 Leopard or 10.6 Snow Leopard

• Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2Ghz+
• 300gb Hard Drive
• 4gb+ RAM
• 15”+ Screen
• DVD/CDRW Combo Drive
• Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet Wireless 802.11b/g/n
• 256mb Graphics Card (rec. Open GL )
• USB 2.0
• Firewire 400/800

Required Software

• Autodesk AutoCAD 2011 Academic Version (windows)
• Autodesk 3d Studio Max 2011 (windows only)
• Autodesk Software can be obtained from the Autodesk Student Site
• Adobe CS 5 Design Premium Academic Version, Windows or OS X

Recommended Software

• It is possible to use Boot Camp in OS X to boot to a Windows partition, it is recommended to run Windows natively rather than to use a virtual machine sucn as Parallels or VM Fusion. The graphics requirements for AutoCAD or 3ds Max lead to incompatibilities with virtual machine configurations.

Recommended Accessories

• USB Flash Drive, 2gb+
• Carrying Case for laptop and accessories
• Cable Lock System for laptop or desktop system
• Bulk pack of Blank Compact Discs and DVD-R (100 or more)
• Computer Warranty (3yrs with accidental damage coverage)