Notebook Recommendations
Minimum Specifications for Monitors ________________________________ 
| System Components | Configurations |
| Operating System | Genuine Windows XP Professional, SP2, x32, with Media, English |
| File System | NTFS File System on all Operating Systems |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Turion 64 |
| Memory | 2.0GB, DDR2 SDRAM |
| Hard Drive | 120GB SATA or greater |
| Floppy Drive | External Floppy Drive, (Optional) |
| Graphics Card | 256MB ATI Radeon Xpress or 256MB nVidia GeForce 8 Series |
| Removal Media | 8X DVD+/-RW with Roxio Media Creator and CyberLink PowerDVD |
| Wireless LAN (802.11) | Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card |
| Monitor | 14.1 Inch Wide Screen WXGA LCD Panel or greater |
| Mouse | Dell USB 2-Button Optical Mouse, Black |
| Keyboard | Internal English Keyboard |
| Speakers | No Speakers |
| Resource CD | Resource CD/DVD contains Diagnostics and Drivers |
| Services & Support Plans | 3 Year Limited Warranty plus 3 Year NBD On-Site Service |
| Battery | 6 or 9 Cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery |
| AC Adapter | 90Watt AC Adapter |
| Carrying Case | Nylon Classic Carrying Case |
Recommended Manufacturers & Models
| Manufacturers | Models |
| Dell | Inspiron 1501 |
| Dell | Inspiron 1720 |
| Dell | Inspiron 1721 |
High Performance
| System Components | Configurations |
| Operating System | Genuine Windows XP Professional, SP2, x32, with Media, English |
| File System | NTFS File System on all Operating Systems |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Turion 64 |
| Memory | 4.0GB, DDR2 SDRAM or greater |
| Hard Drive | 160GB SATA or greater |
| Floppy Drive | External Floppy Drive, (Optional) |
| Graphics Card | Intel GMA or ATI Radeon Xpress, up to 358MB |
| Removal Media | 24X DVD+/-RW with Roxio Media Creator and CyberLink PowerDVD |
| Wireless LAN (802.11) | Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card |
| Monitor | 14.1 Inch Wide Screen WXGA LCD Panel or greater |
| Mouse | USB 2-Button Optical Mouse, Black |
| Keyboard | Internal English Keyboard |
| Speakers | No Speakers |
| Resource CD | Resource CD/DVD contains Diagnostics and Drivers |
| Services & Support Plans | 3 Year Limited Warranty plus 3 Year NBD On-Site Service |
| Battery | 6 or 9 Cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery |
| AC Adapter | 90Watt AC Adapter |
| Carrying Case | Nylon Classic Carrying Case |
Recommended Manufacturers & Models
| Manufacturers | Models |
| Dell | Latitude D420 Ultra Portable |
| Dell | Latitude D430 Ultra Portable |
| Dell | Latitude D520 |
| Dell | Latitude D531 |
| Dell | Latitude D630 |
| Dell | Latitude D830 |
| Lenovo | ThinkPad T61 |
| Lenovo | ThinkPad T61 Wide Screen |
| Lenovo | ThinkPad X61 Ultra Portable |
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