Minimum Computer Requirements

To be used in the AAAL program, a laptop must meet the following minimum requirements:

Please note that these are the “Minimum Requirements” for inclusion and do not represent the specifications for the new “Recommended Bundle” from Lenovo and LaptopSchools.com.  Each year students are turned away at the Configuration Nights as their machines don’t meet the following minimum standards.  Please review these specifications carefully if you are not planning on buying a “Recommended Bundle” from LaptopSchools.com

• Windows XP Pro, Windows Vista Business or Windows Vista Ultimate operating systems are the ONLY operating systems allowed
• Apple Computers will not be allowed on the District’s network.

Please Note--XP Home will NOT be allowed, Windows Media Center Edition will NOT be allowed, Vista Home Basic will NOT be allowed and Vista Home Premium will NOT be allowed.

• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint & Excel) already installed
• 1GB RAM
• 802.11b Wireless Network Adaptor—preferably not an external card, as internal wireless is preferred
• 80 GB or larger hard drive
• Carrying case which accommodates the computer only
• Any laptop that has been certified for use in the CUSD AAAL program previously will need to be recertified.