Laptop Specifications: Basic and Recommended
Fiscal Year 2023 (November 23, 2023)

1. Basic Specifications

The basic specifications indicate the functions of the laptop and other equipment required foruse in classes and experiments at the University, as well as the Internet environment required totake remote classes at home.
If you already have a laptop that meets the following specifications, you do not need to purchasea new one.
Required equipment

Specifications

LaptopHardware Requirements:Wireless LAN.

A keyboard (2-in-1 models are also acceptable).

A camera, microphone, and speakers (external devices areacceptable).

At least one USB port, is required.

A minimum of 3 hours of battery run time.

Must be easily portable.

Software Requirements:
The operating system must be either Windows or macOS andshould be within the support period set by the OS manufacturer.
It must also be capable of connecting to the university network*.

Microsoft Office and anti-virus software must operate smoothly.
These can be installed using the university’s blanket license afterenrollment.

OthersExternal Connections:●A headset compatible with the aforementioned laptop is required.
Use the headset for online classes on campus or when connecting
it to a smartphone or other device.

●Must have the capability to connect to an external display (notethat some models may require a conversion adapter).

Preventive Measures Against Breakage and Malfunction:●

Take precautions against accidental damage such as dropping(e.g., use a carrying bag).

HomeInternet●Environment

A minimum of 3 Mbps is required for both uplink and downlink
communication speeds, although 10 Mbps or higher isrecommended.

*

Support for Windows 10 (21H2) will end on October 14, 2025. Please stay informed about
the support periods for your Windows or macOS operating systems, and plan to upgrade
before support ends.

2. Recommended Specifications When Purchasing a New Laptop
The recommended laptop specifications are designed to ensure full usability for four years
following enrollment. Please consult these guidelines when purchasing a new computer.
Recommended specifications

Remarks

Windows 11 Home/Pro 64-bit, orOS

macOS Monterey or later

CPUMain Memory

Intel Core i5 or higher, or Apple
M1 or higher
8GB or higher※For Architecture andCivil Engineering,16 GBor higher is preferredInternal Storage

SSD 200GB or higher

Display

12 inches or larger

Network

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or higher

Built-in Devices

Camera, microphone, speakers

External Interfaces**

higher is preferred

At least one USB 2.0 port orUSB 3.0 or higher ishigher

desirable

Battery Run Time

10 hours or longer

WeightGood portability

Warranty

Full HD (1080p) or

Less than 1.5 kg isdesirable

A manufacturer’s warranty

Personal property

equivalent to 2 years or moreinsurance is desirable

Participants must provide their own conversion adapters for external connections, such asheadsets and external displays (HDMI, etc.).

8 Additional Specifications from Each Department and InstituteCommontoAllDepartments

If a student cannot use their own laptop for departmental
experiments, they will be asked to use the equipment provided bythe department. However, this equipment may not be taken off
campus.

Mechanical Engineering

No specific details to add.

Electrical and Electronic

If you already have a laptop that meets the basic specifications

Information Engineeringand supports a standard C programming environment (like thoseused in high school or technical college), there's no need to buy a
new one. However, if you encounter issues with online
conferencing tools after enrollment, we recommend purchasing anew laptop, with Windows 11 being the preferred option.

ComputerScienceandEngineering

For Mac OS users, the system should be upgraded to an OS
version newer than Monterey. If the laptop only has a USB TypeC port, a Type-A conversion adapter will be required.

AppliedChemistryandNo specific details to add.

Civil

For macOS users, it's essential to be able to set up anLife Science
ArchitectureandEngineering

environment capable of booting Windows OS. Instructors may
require students to bring necessary peripherals like a mouse oradapter for the first session of each exercise.

Institute of Liberal Arts
and Sciences

No specific details to add.