students computers.

Notebook Computer Requirement

IDP Students

As a student at the School of Dental Medicine, you are required to own a notebook computer to serve your computing needs both in and out of the classroom.   Students may meet the School's computer requirement by purchasing a new computer through our custom online Apple store OR by providing their own computer that meets our specifications.  You MUST have a computer that runs OS X or Windows;  iPads, Android tablets, Chromebooks and other devices won't run all the software that you'll need to use here.  

Student Computer Specifications (minimum)

 

New Computer

Existing Computer

RAM

16GB

8GB minimum

Hard Drive

500GB (250GB SSD)

250GB

CPU

Intel Core i5 or i7 / M1 (Mac)

Intel Core i5

Display

13 inch or larger (1080p recommended)

13 inch or larger

Networking

802.11g/n/ac wireless

802.11g/n wireless

OS

MacOS 12.1, Windows 10 or 11

MacOS 10.15 or higher, Windows 10
Webcam Required Required
Privacy Screen Required Required
Extended Warranty Strongly recommended  

All students are eligible to borrow a "loaner" computer for a limited time if their own computer is out for repair.

Questions about the Notebook Requirement?

Please contact:

Dr. Daniel Emmer 

Office of Academic Affairs

emmer@buffalo.edu