<p>KU requires a laptop for their 3rd year studio. I would be more focused on the hardware your school requires rather than the brand of computer. I’m personally not fond of Dell. Here is a list of minimum requirements for KU. </p>
<p>Intel Core 2 Duo 2.00GHz 4M L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB</p>
<p>2GB DDR-667MHz SDRAM</p>
<p>80GB HDD 7200 RPM</p>
<p>CDRW/DVD+RW Combo Drive</p>
<p>512 MB Video Card (not integrated)</p>
<p>15.4” LCD WUXGA</p>
<p>802.11G Wi-Fi</p>
<p>Windows XP Pro SP2*</p>
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<li>Some of the School’s software is incompatible with Microsoft Vista, therefore we do not recommend students purchase computers with the Vista operating system. </li>
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<p>I’m not sure about the Mac. You’ll have to ask the experts on that.</p>