Computer recommendations
Incoming students often wonder what type of computer will best serve them at university. If you are an incoming student purchasing a laptop, keep in mind that four years is a long time in technology terms. You are best off to buy the best mid-range new laptop you can find. For most students in the Faculty of Science, we recommend using a Windows laptop. We do not recommend solely using a phone, tablet or Chromebook. In consideration of students who have preexisting devices, we have provided recommended specifications for both Windows and Apple laptops below.
Windows laptops (recommended)
| Recommended |
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Operating system | Windows 11 (Pro, Education, or Enterprise) |
Processor |
|
Memory | 16 GB or more |
Hard drive | 1TB or larger SSD |
Apple laptops
*may not run some software
| Recommended |
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Operating system | |
Processor | Apple M1 or M2 processor |
Memory | 16 GB or more |
Hard drive | 1TB or larger SSD |