Type of Technology |
Minimum Recommendation |
High Performance |
CPU |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz |
RAM |
2 GB |
4 GB |
Hard Drive |
160 GB, 5400 RPM |
320 GB, 7200 RPM |
Video Card |
Graphics Card w/ 256 MB |
Graphics Card w/ 512 MB |
Network Access |
10/100/1000 Network Card |
10/100/1000 Network Card |
Wireless Network Access |
Wireless 802.11g
Wireless 802.11n (which is backward compatible) |
Wireless 802.11g
Wireless 802.11n (which is backward compatible) |
Warranty |
3 years parts and labor, or more depending on your renewal and replacement cycle. |
3 years parts and labor, or more depending on your renewal and replacement cycle. |
Battery |
Primary 6 cell battery |
Extended life 9 or 12 cell battery |
Ports |
USB 2.0
Firewire (optional)
eSATA (optional) |
USB 2.0
Firewire (optional)
eSATA (optional) |
Audio |
Internal sound card
Internal speakers |
Internal sound card
Internal speakers |