Below is a list of minimum and suggested specifications to look for when purchasing a personal computing device to work well for ECE student usage. The specifications shown are a starting point, if you are looking to purchase a device and have questions you can contact an IT worker by sending an email to helpdesk@ece.ufl.edu.
| Minimum Requirement | Recommendation | |
|---|---|---|
| Format: | Laptop | Laptop |
| OS: | Windows 10 Pro or Latest Mac OS X | Windows 10 Pro or Latest Mac OS X |
| Processor: | Intel 8th Gen i5 or i7 | Intel 9th Gen i7 |
| Memory: | 16GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Hard Drive: | 500GB HD | 500GB (or larger) SSD |
| Warranty: | 3 year w/accident protection | 4 year w/accident protection and onsite/next day support |
| Keyboard: | Required(1) | Required(1) |
| Screen: | 13” (1600×900)(4) | 15” (1920×1080)(4) |
| Graphics: | Discrete/dedicated (such as NVIDIA/AMD) | |
| Video Conferencing Tools: | Functional Mic, Speakers, and Camera | HD Webcam and headset with mic |
| Wifi: | Required(2) | Required(2) |
| Backup: | Required(3) | Required(3) |
| Battery: | 3hr minimum | 8hr minimum |
- A physical keyboard and pointing device is necessary. Students should not rely entirely on a touchscreen device.
- Wireless A/C standards
- UF students are provided a large amount of storage in both Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive for cloud backup.
- A touchscreen is not required.