Mobile Device – Computer Programming

PC Windows Laptop – ‘Best’ Model – i7 is required for your program.

Updated May 16th, 2023

Specifics required for your program are listed with an asterisk (**)

  • Intel Core i7 or equivalent processor or better**
  • Minimum 16 GB of RAM **
  • 512GB or larger SSD hard drive **
  • 12 inch screen or larger**
  • At least 1 full size USB 3.0 port **
  • Wired ethernet port (10/100/1000) **
  • Wireless ethernet 2.4Ghz/5Ghz **
  • Windows 11 (Home, Educational, or Pro versions). Note: Windows 11S is not recommended for use at Algonquin College.

Your program has determined that a Windows based PC with a 64-bit CPU having an x86/x64 instruction set is required. Examples are Intel i7 (or newer) and AMD Ryzen 7 (or newer).

The Mac Operating System, as well as laptops with CPU hardware not listed above (Apple M1, M2, M3, or Arm or Snapdragon CPUs) are not suitable for this program of study.

For a better experience we recommend a laptop with:

  • 1 TB SSD hard drive
  • 32 GB of RAM
  • Webcam with mic
  • Video card (consider a dedicated video card with 2 GB of video memory or more)

For a list of recommended laptops sold through our Connections: The Campus Store that meet these requirements, see this page. You may choose any laptop as long as it meets the requirements listed above.