Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University

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Laptop and Software Requirements

Laptop Computer:
Apple MacBook
2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor or higher
1GB DDR, 667MHz RAM minimum
80GB SATA 5400prm minimum
SuperDrive 6x DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW
Built-In Airport Extreme Card (included)
Built-In iSight Camera (included)
13.3” screen
Mac OSX 10.4.8 Operating System (10.5 for new laptops)
AppleCare 3yr. Warranty

Please Note: Current systems on the Kendall Apple Store may not be identical to the above specifications due to Apple periodically updating their systems. The above is the minimum requirement.

Back Up Device:
External Hard Drive – 120GB or greater

Carrying Case:
Laptop Bag

Locking Device:
Portable Laptop Lock

Software:
Microsoft Office*
Adobe Creative Suite 2.0 or Creative Suite 3 Design Standard*
LiveText – See Other Required Software on www.kcad.edu.

Optional:
Apple Boot Camp – comes standard with Mac OSX 10.5 (Leopard)
Windows XP*

*Software that can be ordered through Robin Getz, IS/IT Director, at a significantly reduced price.
Software information and order form.

Download this page.

Click here to enter the Kendall Apple Store.