Minimum hardware requirements

[JWLEACH]

I'm looking to purchase a laptop to run AutoCAD 09. What would be the minimum memory size and what chip would work the best at a decent price. I would like to get a Dell but am open to others. Not able to spend allot and looking for some opinions.

Thanks

[Ritch7]

Hi, the best way to answer your question is to refer you to autodesks page where they have 09 listed and have a look at what they recommend, and base that into the specs when looking at a laptop.

search for it on the forum this kind of question has been asked alot with all sorts laptops, mac etc

[f700es]

Do not get one with an Intel video card.
Core 2 Duo cpus are better than AMD turin cpus for dedicated CAD work.

Dell has the Vostro 2510 on sale for $699
Intel Core2Duo 1.8 Ghz
3 gb ram
15.4 LCD
8x DVD-RW
256mb nVidia GF8400 GS video card
250gb hdd
wireless
webcam

Not great but good for $700. I would spend more but not a bad start.

[uddfl]

http://autodesk.blogs.com/between_the_lines/2008/02/autocad-2009-sy.html