For Optimum Student Success in an Online Course, ESCC's Distance Learning Program Recommends the Following Guidelines When Purchasing a New Computer

Student recommendations for purchasing a new desktop:

Any Brand
(Windows 7 capable computer)
Operating System - Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or Windows Vista Home Edition, Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo Processor or Intel Core Dual (2.13GHz up to 3.60GHz)
Memory - 2GB
Hard Drive -80GB 7200rpm
Optical Drive - 48x/32x/48x CDRW/DVD-R
Warranty - your preference
Video - 256MB Memory (recommended for Windows Vista/7)
Network - 10/100/1000 Ethernet Adapter
Display - 17" Flat Panel
Security Software - Norton Antivirus or McAfee
Sound - Integrated Sound Blaster compatible audio
Keyboard - Basic 104+ Keyboard
Mouse
Speakers

Student recommendations for purchasing a new laptop:

Any Brand
(Windows 7 capable computer)
Operating System - Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or Windows Vista Home Edition or Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (1.83GHz,667Mhz)
Memory - 2GB
Hard Drive - 60GB 7200rpm
Optical Drive - CDRW/DVD-R
Warranty - your preference
Video - 256MB Memory (recommended for Windows Vista)
Wireless Network - 802.11 a/b/g
Modem - Integrated V.92 56K Modem
Network - 10/100/1000 Ethernet Adapter
Display - your preference