What is the rationale behind the minimum and recommended hardware requirements?
Overall configuration: The Intel Centrino configuration was designed for laptop use, specifically providing a high level of performance with relatively low battery usage. It consists of an integrated package of the Core Duo processor plus wireless capability, designed to work together for low power consumption. Your primary concern should be battery life between charges, and overall battery life. You should ensure that any alternate configurations would provide a similar level of performance with equivalent battery life. CPU: The Intel Core Duo is designed specifically for use in laptop computers. If you choose a laptop with a different CPU, be sure to pay attention to expected battery life. For example, the desktop Pentium-4 is used on some laptops, and frequently is the cause of short life between battery charges and/or reduced battery life. Within the Core Duo line, a higher clock rate will generally have a longer technical life of the laptop throughout your college career. If you c
