Below are suggested recommendations for Macs and PCs. Temple University does not endorse a particular brand or type, but it’s best to select a name-brand manufacturer, such as Apple, Dell, Lenovo, HP or Microsoft. These manufacturers generally use name-brand components and offer reliable warranty and customer support.
Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
Processor | Quad Core Intel or AMD Windows11-compatible processor, or M1 or higher** (Mac) | Quad Core Intel or AMD Windows11-compatible processor, or M1 orhigher** (Mac) |
Memory | 8GB | 16GB |
Storage | 256GB SSD Drive | 512GB NVMe SSD Drive |
Graphics | Windows: Integrated Intel HD | Windows: Integrated Intel HD |
Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac |
Operating system | macOS Big Sur/Windows 10 Education/Home | macOS Monterey/Windows 11 Education/Home or Pro |
Miscellaneous | Webcam, Microphone and Speaker (headset recommended) | Webcam, Microphone and Speaker (headset recommended) |
Price range*** | $549.99 - $999 | $900 + |
Warranty | 1 year hardware warranty | 3 or 4 year hardware warranty with additional damage/theft protection |
** You will not be able to run Windows software on the Apple M1 or higher Macs, as Boot Camp does not run on this processor.
*** Ranges are meant as a guideline for what you can expect to pay.
Please visit the Temple University Shopper's Guide for additional information about devices, software and discounts.