All JGS students are required to have their own Windows-based laptop. Please note that Macintosh computers may not be compatible with some of the business applications utilized in many of the courses and their use is not recommended.
Minimum hardware:
- 2.60 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor (ie: Intel core i5-2540M)
- 4 GB of system memory
- 802.11 A/B/G/N wireless card
- 320 GB of hard drive capacity
- DVD/CD drive
- Audio output capacity
- Internet access capability
- Gigabit ethernet card
Recommended hardware:
- 2.60 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor (ie: Intel core i5-2540M)
- 6 GB of system memory
- 802.11 A/B/G/N wireless card
- 320 GB of hard drive capacity
- RW DVD/CD drive
- Audio output capacity
- Internet access capability
- Gigabit Ethernet card
- Warranty for 4 years
Required software:
- Current Antivirus software
- Microsoft Office 2010 'Home and Business' or 'Professional' - NOTE: The 'Home and Student' version does not have Outlook
- Adobe Reader
- Windows 7 Professional/Ultimate Operating Systems