The Buyer’s Guide – Purchasing a New Computer (Recommended)

System Requirements                                                     System Preferences

Windows XP Operating System                                                       Desktop          
Pentium 4 or equivalent microprocessor                                            Laptop
RAM (256 MB or more)                                                                     
Hard Drive (80 Gig or larger)                                                           Printer
Video Graphics Card (64 MB)
CD-RW Drive                                                                                 Any PC compatible printer – Examples:
1.44 MB 3 1/2 “ Floppy Drive                                                         Epson 600 Color
Keyboard and Mouse                                                                      Epson Stylus Photo 820
Monitor (15- to 21-inch)                                                                  HP850C Deskjet
Sound card and speakers                                                                 HP All-in-one
Modem (Fax Modem)                                                                       

Application Software Suite

Microsoft Office 2003 Professional
Anti-Virus Software (McAfee or Norton)

System Comparison