Which hardware?
The system requirements recommended by Edexcel are shown below:
CPU |
1.7Ghz Intel, 1.3Ghz AMD or 800Mhz Apple Mac |
Memory |
256MB |
CD/DVD |
32xCD or 8xDVD or CD/DVD server access |
Hard drive |
40GB |
Network interface |
100Mbps |
Re-writable media |
Memory stick or other re-writable media |
Graphics |
Video card with 32MB memory 1024x768 @ 24Bit (8Mb) |
Keyboard and mouse |
UK keyboard and pointing device |
Monitor |
15” or 17”, TFT where possible. 85Hz for CRT or 65Hz for TFT must support 1024x768
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Sound |
Output 16-bit soundcard output through stereo headphones or speakers with adjustable volume |
Sound In |
Recording capability |
Operating system |
Windows XP, Mac OS X, Linux or variant capable of supporting Java 1.2
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We agree with the above recommendation.
You will also need some digital cameras, camcorders, microphones and scanners.
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