University of Idaho Student Technology Center provides the following recommended minimum specifications for personally-owned student laptops suitable for completing general course work. Please check with representatives of your specific degree program to see if there are additional recommendations.
Windows:
CPU: Intel i5 (11th Gen or newer) or AMD Ryzen 5 (4000 series or newer)
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 500 GB SSD
Integrated Camera or External Webcam
Apple:
Any Mac manufactured in 2020 or later
RAM: 8 GB memory
Storage: 500 GB SSD
Additional recommendations:
Purchase over-ear headphones with microphone or external speakers