Computer Recommendations
What computer specs do recommend?
If your laptop was purchased in the past four years and has been updated regularly, it will work on the RC campus.
IT recommends the following system requirements:
- Core i5 10th/11th Generation / AMD Ryzen 5
- Win 10 Pro 64-bit
- 8 GB RAM minimum, 16 GB recommended
- 256 GB SSD
- 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) Resolution
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
Software:
- Microsoft Office - Free with your Roanoke College email address and password
Please note that systems purchased through Roanoke's Recommended Laptop Program will be given priority support.
Roanoke's Recommended Laptop Program
Roanoke College has partnered with Lenovo to design recommended laptops for the 2023-2024 academic school year. Each laptop comes with an extended 4 year Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) Warranty designed to last each student until the end of their college career.
These computers are listed at significantly discounted prices just for Roanoke College students, faculty, staff, and parents. Please note: Purchase of a recommended laptop is handled directly through our partner CDW-G and any questions regarding payment, shipment, or other will need to go through CDW-G Customer Support.
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4
or
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6
As part of your Technology Fee, you can receive a free copy of Microsoft Office for Windows or Mac (RC email address and password required to access).
IT technicians will fix everything covered under your warranty for free.