Computer Recommendations for Students
This guide will help most students looking to buy a new computer to support your learning needs at the University of Redlands.
For Windows Computers
Operating System
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Minimum: Windows 11 (Home)
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Recommended: Windows 11 (Pro, Education, Enterprise)
Processor
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Minimum: Intel Core i5 dual-core processor (11th Generation) or AMD Ryzen 5000 series
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Recommended: Intel Core i5 quad-core processor (13/14th Generation) or AMD Ryzen 7000 series or later generations
Memory
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Recommended: 16GB or more
Hard Drive
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Minimum: 256GB or larger hard drive or solid-state drive (SSD)
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Recommended: 512GB or larger SSD
For Apple Mac Computers
Operating System
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Minimum: MacOS Monterey
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Recommended: MacOS Sonoma
Processor
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Minimum: Apple M1 processor
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Recommended: Apple M2 or M3 processor
Memory
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Recommended: 16GB or more
Hard Drive
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Minimum: 256GB or larger hard drive or solid-state drive (SSD)
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Recommended: 512GB or larger SSD
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