Laptop Requirements

Minimum Hardware Requirements

For Windows Laptops

• Pentium M, Celeron, equivalent or better processor
• 512 MB of memory (RAM)
• 40 gigabyte hard drive
• 512 MB USB Memory Flash Drive
• CD-RW/DVD combo drive
• 10-base-T Ethernet p-card and cable *
• Wireless card with 802.11a,b or g standard capability **

For Macintosh Laptops

• PowerPC (G4 or higher) or Intel (MacBook) processor
• 512 MB of memory (RAM)
• 40 gigabyte hard drive
• 512 MB USB Flash Drive
• CD-RW/DVD combo drive
• 10-base-T Ethernet card and cable *
• Wireless card with 802.11a, b or g capability **
  
  * The Ethernet card and cable are required to take advantage of ResNet for high speed Internet access from the residential halls and the Wired Laptop Access Service.
  
  ** A Wireless card is needed to take advantage of the wireless network. Most 802.11a, b and g compliant Wireless cards will work with the NYU wireless network.

Software Requirements

For ALL laptops, you must have a licensed copy of the operating system. We reserve the right to refuse service to laptops with non-licensed or unactivated copies of the operating system.

For Windows Laptops

• Microsoft Windows XP (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2, OR Windows Vista (Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate ... we recommend against Vista Home Basic)
• Office Productivity Software, such as MS Office, OpenOffice or Word Perfect Suite
• Symantec AntiVirus (provided free through the University) or other up-to-date antivirus software
• PDF reading software (Adobe Reader 6.0 or better, FoxIt Reader 2.0 or better or equivalent)

For Macintosh Laptops

• Macintosh OS X 10.3-10.5– panther, tiger, leopard
• Office Productivity software such as MS Office, OpenOffice or Word Perfect suite
• Symantec AntiVirus (provided free through the University) or other up-to-date antivirus
  software
• PDF Reading software (Adobe Reader 6.0, FoxIt Reader 2.0 or equivalent)

To be clear, students who wish to take in-class exams on their Mac Laptops MUST participate in the Mac SES Beta Program. Please note that htis program is limited to in-class exams conducted at NYU School of Law in New York City. Click here for more information.