OIT » Hardware Recommendations

To assist members of the campus community with selecting computers that are appropriate for their needs, OIT has developed the following set of specifications. All prices are subject to change.

Faculty/Staff Recommendations

Performance Desktop

Good fit for: Graphically and computationally intense computing, CAD, GIS, multi-media production

• 3.2GHz Intel Core i5
• 4GB RAM
• 500GB Hard Drive
• 256MB ATI Radeon HD Graphics Card (Dual-Monitor Capable)
• DVD Burner
• 3 year warranty
• Monitor is not included, see below
• $1161 - Quote

Business-Class Desktop

Good fit for: Everyday office use, MS Office Suite, PeopleSoft

• 2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
• 4GB RAM
• 250GB Hard Drive
• 256MB NVidia GeForce 9300 (Dual-Monitor Capable)
• DVD Burner
• 3 year warranty
• Monitor is not included, see below
• $760 - Quote

Portable Desktop Replacement

Good fit for: Occassional use away from office, yet capable of intense graphics & computations and a larger display

• 15.6" HD(1366x768) Anti-Glare LED Screen
• 2.66GHz Intel Core i5
• 4GB RAM
• 320GB Hard Drive
• 512MB NVidia NVS 3100M
• DVD Burner
• 3 year warranty (including accidental damage)
• Starts at 5.53 lbs.
• $1678.50 - Quote

Business-Class Laptop

Good fit for: Everyday office computing for the mobile worker

• 14.1" WXGA(1280x800) Anti-Glare LED Screen
• 2.66GHz Intel Core i5
• 4GB RAM
• 250GB Hard Drive
• 512MB NVIDIA NVS 3100M
• DVD Burner
• 3 year warranty (including accidental damage)
• Starts at 4.26 lbs.
• $1472 - Quote

Ultra-Portable Laptop (Netbook)

Good fit for: Someone who travels frequently and wants a light-weight, small, yet capable platform

• 10.1" HD (1366 x 768) LED Screen
• 1.85GHz Intel Atom
• 2GB RAM
• 250 GB Hard Drive
• 3 year warranty (including accidental damage)
• Starts at 2.8 lbs.
• $758.75 - Quote

Tablet Computer (Pen Enabled, Windows-Based)

Good fit for: Teaching, frequent note taking in meetings, mobile platform. Allows users to write on screen with stylus, yet is a full- functioning labtop

• Lenovo X201 tablet

Individual faculty/staff members are able to obtain the best pricing on the recommended tablet computer by ordering direct from Lenovo. The price for a Lenovo X201 tablet starts at $1279.

Laptop/Desktop Add-On Options

Laptop Options:

• GOBI (mobile broadband – ATT, Verizon, Sprint) $106.75
• Dell Professional P190S (19inch standard) Display $201.50
• Dell Professional 1909W (19inch widescreen) Display $159.25
• E-Port Replicator $110.00
• USB Full Size Keyboard $ 15.00
• MS111 USB Mouse $ 12.75

Desktop Display Options:

• Dell Professional P190S (19inch standard) Display $201.50
• Dell Professional 1909W (19inch widescreen) Display $159.25

-- JoshuaFiske - 08 Feb 2011