School of Architecture Technology Connection works with the School of Architecture to build computer systems, which meets the School’s academic requirements. More information from the School of Architecture can be found at: http://architecture.tulane.edu/current-students/student-information What kind of computer does the School of Architecture require? • Below are the minimum and recommended computer configurations. Stop by Technology Connection in the Lavin-Bernick Center to discuss your requirements. Recommended PC Recommended Mac Dell Latitude E5550 15.6 inch (1920x1080) Anti-Glare LCD 5th Generation Intel Core i7-5600U Processor 500GB 2.5inch Serial ATA (7,200 Rpm) HardDrive 16GB DDR3-1600MHz SDRAM, 2DIMMS Nvidia GeForce 840M 2G Discrete Graphics 9-cell (97WH) Primary Lithium Ion Battery 64-bit Windows 7 Professional Noise Cancelling Digital Array Microphone 3 Year ProSupport Plus with Accidental Damage As of 5/5/15 estimated ship time is 7 days 15” MacBook Pro with Retina Display 15.4-inch LED-backlit display (2880x1800) 2.5GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7 processor 512GB PCIe-based Flash Storage 16GB of 1600MHz DDR3L memory NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M w/2GB GDDR5 Up to 8 hours wireless web battery life Force Touch trackpad (optional) Apple USB SuperDrive +$79 (optional) 3 year extended Applecare Protection Plan +$239 Dell E5550 $1,625.99 MJLT2LL/A $2,299.00 **Price and Availability subject to change *Please note that prices do not include sales tax Minimum PC Minimum Mac Dell Latitude E5450 14 inch FHD (1920x1080) Anti-Glare LED 2.6GHz Dual core Intel Core i7-5600U Processor 8GB DDR3-1600MHz DDR3L Memory 500GB Hard Drive (7200rpm) serial hard drive 64-bit Windows 7 Professional Primary 4-cell 51W/HR Battery GeForce 840M 2G Discrete Graphics Noise Cancelling Digital Array Microphone 3 Year ProSupport Plus with accidental damage As of 5/5/15 estimated ship time is 7 days E5450 $1,499.00 13” MacBook Pro with Retina Display 13.3-inch LED-backlit display 2.9GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5 Processor 8GB 1866MHz LPDDR3L Memory 512GB PCIe-based flash storage Force Touch trackpad Built-in-battery (10 hours) 720p FaceTime HD camera (optional) Apple USB SuperDrive +$79 (optional) 3 year extended Applecare MF841LL/A $1,699 **Price and Availability subject to change *Please note that prices do not include sales tax PC Software Microsoft Office 365 – 4 yr. – FREE for students Mac Software Microsoft Office 365 – 4 yr. – FREE for students http://tulane.edu/tsweb/news/office-365-free-for-tulane-students.cfm (required starting first semester) • • (required starting first semester) Windows 7 Professional 64-bit $168 (required starting third semester) VM Fusion FREE Security cables and Ethernet cables are recommended Computers purchased through Technology Connection are exempt from diagnostic fees. Revised 5/20/15 Contact Us: (504) 862-8059 [email protected] techconnect.tulane.edu Visit Us: 20 McAlsiter Dr. Suite 104 Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life