Banner Desktop Recommendations

Workstation Recommendations for Banner

Workstation recommendations are intended for those who plan to purchase new workstations that will run IWU-supported administrative applications. Administrative application software requires desktop systems with the processing power defined below as a "Minimum Recommended Desktop Configuration." Monitor resolution for Banner 8 form layout is optimized to 1024 X 768 making a larger monitor advantageous for significant use.

Our recommendations are subject to change in light of technology advances, which may bring greater processor speed or more memory/disk space to personal computers, at affordable prices.

Workstation Recommendation for New Purchases

• 2.66 GHz Core 2 Duo processor
• 2 GB memory
• 80 GB SATA hard drive
• DVD+/-RW (Re-Writeable)
• Integrated NIC and sound card
• Windows 7 Professional
• Web browser (i.e., Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0, Firefox 3.6, Safari 4.1)

Laptop Recommendation for New Purchases

• 2.53 GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 14.1" WXGA+ display
• 2 GB memory
• 80 GB SATA hard drive
• DVD+/-RW (Re-Writeable)
• Integrated NIC and sound card
• Built-in Wireless card
• Windows 7 Professional
• Web browser (i.e., Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0, Firefox 3.6, Safari 4.1)

Minimum Recommended Desktop Configuration

• 1 GHz processor
• 1 GB RAM
• 40 GB hard drive

For more information about these recommendations, contact Roy Bailey at ext. 3900.