Last Updated: June 1, 2015
2015 Mizzou Law Computer Purchase Recommendations
While the University of Missouri School of Law does not require students to own a laptop computer, we strongly encourage students to
purchase one. Our recommended configurations are intended for students purchasing a laptop with extended warranty repair plans and
specifications to last throughout their law school career.
Windows Laptop:
Budget
Higher Performance
Operating System:
Windows 8.1 (64-bit)
2.2GHz (5 Generation Core i5-5200U
2.7GHz Turbo Boost dual-core)
2.4GHz (5th Generation Core i7-5500U
3.0GHz Turbo Boost dual-core)
RAM:
8.0 GB
16.0 GB
Screen Size:
13 inch
15 inch
1TB standard hard drive
512GB Solid State Drive
Processor:
Hard Drive:
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Extended Warranty:
Productivity Software:
3 ProSupport plus 3 Year Accidental Service
Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus - Free for enrolled students:
Log into your university email account. Got to Settings > Office 365 > Software
Microsoft Windows Defender
Built in to Windows 8.1
Antivirus Software:
Current Price as of June 1, 2015:
from http://dell.com
$1,448.19
(Example Model: Alienware 13)
Additional - Anti-theft Device:
$1,757.00
(Example Model: Inspiron 17 7000 Series)
Security Cable and Lock
Additional - USB Flash Memory Key:
16 Gigabyte or larger
Mac Laptops:
Budget
Operating System:
Mac OS X 10.10 “Yosemite”
Model:
Processor:
RAM:
Hard Drive:
Extended Warranty:
Productivity Software:
Current Price as of June 1, 2015:
from http://store.apple.com
Additional - Anti-theft Device:
Additional - USB Flash Memory Key:
Higher Performance
13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display
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2.9GHz (5 Generation Core i5-5287U
3.3GHz Turbo Boost dual-core)
3.1GHz (5th Generation Core i7-5557U
3.4GHz Turbo Boost dual-core)
8.0 GB
16 GB
512GB Solid State Drive
(PCIe-based flash storage)
1TB Solid State Drive
(PCIe-based flash storage)
3 Year “AppleCare Protection Plan for 13” MacBook Pro
Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus - Free for enrolled students:
Log into your university email account. Got to Settings > Office 365 > Software
$2,048.00
(Example Model: 13-inch MacBook Pro)
$2,948.00
(Example Model: 13-inch MacBook Pro)
Security Cable and Lock
16 Gigabyte or larger