Details
Information, Technology & Consulting staff are prepared to assist any Dartmouth faculty, or staff member with any of the hardware listed below. Student machine requirements can be found on the Computer Store Student Computer Requirement page. We have experience with and resources available to provide support for the following:
Apple Macintosh Computers
All Apple systems should meet the minimum requirements of:
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Operating System: Must be within the last 3 full versions of the current version and must not be a beta or preview release.
As of September 2024, macOS 12, 13, and 14 are supported.
- Refer to Available macOS versions page for most recent and currently supported versions.
Windows Computers
All Windows systems should meet the minimum requirements of:
Apple iOS Smartphones and Tablets
Android Smartphones and Tablets
Other Computers and Devices
Available for Repair at the Dartmouth Computer Store
- For Apple computers, regardless of warranty, do not need to have been purchased at the Dartmouth Computer Store.
- In-warranty Apple Computers may occur a fee if there is damage not covered by warranty.
- Out-of-warranty Apple computers will be assessed an $80 fee at check-in and could incur additional costs depending on repair work.
- For in-warranty Dell/HP computers, they will have to be purchased at the Dartmouth Computer Store and/or professional series models (Dell Latitude/HP ZBook).
- For in-warranty Lenovo computers, must be department-owned and purchased at the Dartmouth Computer Store.
- For out-of-warranty personal Windows computers, must be Dell professional series models (Latitude/Precision).
- There will be $80 fee at check-in and could incur additional costs depending on repair work.
- For out-of-warranty department Windows computers, must be purchased at the Dartmouth Computer Store and are Dell/HP/Lenovo professional series models (Dell Precision/HP ZBook/Lenovo Thinkpad).
- There will be $80 fee at check-in and could incur additional costs depending on repair work.
Additional Information
These specifications will help you to run a supported version of the macOS along with the applications you may require for your work or classes. To have a better computing experience, we suggest you consult us prior to purchasing a computer by contacting Client Technology Consulting at 603-646-2999, sending email to help@dartmouth.edu, or calling your department's IT support office. You may choose to use hardware not found on this list. In fact, many items not on this list are available for purchase through The Computer Store and recommendations can be found on the following pages:
Dean of Faculty (DoF) Computer Faculty Program Page
Computer Assurance Program (CAP)
Other groups on campus may also provide support for hardware you choose to use.
We do not recommend iPads, tablets, chromebooks or netbooks as a primary computer. Computers and devices that do not meet the requirements above may result in support unable to assist with certain technical issues.