USNA
2012

United States Naval Academy
Class of 2012 Microcomputer

USNA
2012

 

Specifications for the Class of 2012 Microcomputer have not been finalized yet.  You may wish to review this information from the Class of 2011.

The Class of 2012 will be issued a totally integrated computer system consisting of pre-configured software applications, an accessories package, and on-site maintenance. Each system will be capable of supporting all academic requirements and functioning as a data communications device. For these reasons the issued system is much more than a desktop personal computer. Each system is optimized for compatibility with the Naval Academy's data communication's environment. All software is standardized, configured for USNA defaults, and loaded at the factory during system assembly. Many of the software applications are site-licensed, volume-licensed, educational shareware, or locally developed programs (not commercially available).

Class of 2011 Specifications

Item System Specifications
Vendor & model Dell OptiPlex 740
 
Case Mid-/mini-tower
Processor AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+
Memory (RAM) 2 GB DDR2 667MHz  Memory
Hard Disk Drive 250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive, 7200RPM
DVD-ROM Drive Dell 16XDVD+/-RW Drive
Ethernet Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet
Sound Integrated ADI 1983 High Definition Audio
TV Hauppauge WinTV-GO-Plus TV Tuner
Video ATI Radeon X1300 Pro Video Card
Monitor Dell UltraSharp 1908FPV VGA/DVI 19-inch LCD
Keyboard Dell Common Access Card Keyboard
Pointing Device Dell USB Optical Mouse with wheel
Warranty 4-years, parts only, for all system hardware components including monitor. USNA on-site service technicians perform warranty repairs.
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 license with CD media

No printer is included in the computer package. A high percentage of incoming freshmen either bring a printer from home or buy one shortly after computer issue. Public printers are available in each company area, but are in high demand. Several printers are available for purchase at the U.S. Naval Academy Store on Parent's Weekend, and retail stores in Annapolis carry a variety of printers. When buying a printer, make sure it is Windows Vista-compatible, includes the parallel or USB cable, and connects to a standard parallel or USB port. Also consider size (limited desk space), cost, maintenance and reliability, and supplies (paper, ink or toner, etc.).

Midshipmen are required to run both administrative and academic software. The administrative software is centered around the office suite, email, and web browsers. The Class of 2012's office suite will be Microsoft Office 2003 Premium Edition. It includes Microsoft Word (word processor), Excel (spreadsheet), PowerPoint (presentation and graphics package), Access (database), and other support software. This software is pre-configured on a master hard disk and factory loaded on every midshipman's microcomputer during production. Required academic software is purchased in the USNA book store and treated as a book issue.

To support midshipmen in using their new systems, an on-line "Microcomputer Getting Started Guidebook" will be produced by Information Technology Services. This electronic guidebook is accessible through an internet browser and provides general information about the issued system, software applications, and the Naval Academy Data Network.

 

     


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Revision: 1 April 2008
URL: http://cabs.usna.edu/computerspecs.asp