Hardware Recommendations
- Garrett Yamada (Unlicensed)
- Aidan Riley
Overview
Technology Services Architecture wants to assist you as you order new office or research workstations. Below is a recommended starting point for ordering new hardware. The College maintains vendor relationships that give us robust computing at aggressive pricing. The recommendations listed below are a middle-ground between entry-level and high-end computing. ITS makes these recommendations based on quality core components and excellent vendor support. These recommendations will be periodically updated for the most reliable, cost-effective solutions; the vendors and prices listed are subject to occasional fluctuation.
These models and pricing are current as of September 2022.
Desktops
Dell Precision 3650 + 24-inch Monitor
Option | Notes |
|---|---|
Operating System | Windows 10 |
Processor | Intel Core i7 |
Memory (RAM) | 32GB DDR4 |
Graphics | Intel Integrated Graphics |
Hard Drive (storage) | 512GB Solid State Drive |
Monitor | 24" Monitor |
Optical Drives | None |
Keyboard | Dell Keyboard |
Mouse | Dell Mouse |
Speakers | Internal Speakers |
Warranty | 3 Year Premium Support |
24-inch M1 iMac (Retina 4.5K)
Option | Notes |
|---|---|
Operating System | macOS Big Sur |
Processor | Apple M1 chip |
Memory (RAM) | 16GB unified memory |
Hard Drive (Storage) | 512GB Solid State Drive |
Graphics | Apple M1 chip |
Keyboard | Apple Magic Keyboard (no numeric keypad) |
Mouse | Apple Magic Mouse |
Warranty | AppleCare Protection Plan for iMac (3yrs) |
Laptops
Dell Precision 7560
Option | Notes |
|---|---|
Operating System | Windows 10 |
Processor | Intel Core i7 |
Memory (RAM) | 16GB DDR4 |
Graphics | NVIDIA T1200 |
Hard Drive (storage) | 512GB Solid State Drive |
Display | 15.6 inch FHD (1920x1080) |
Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 |
Battery | 68Wh ExpressCharge |
Warranty | 3 Year Premium Support with Next Business Day Service |
Dell XPS 2-in-1
Option | Notes |
|---|---|
Operating System | Windows 10 |
Form Factor | 2 in 1 Laptop + Tablet |
Processor | Intel Core i7 |
Memory (RAM) | 16GB LPDDR4 |
Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
Hard Drive (storage) | 512GB Solid State Drive |
Display | 13.4 inch (2880x1920) |
Battery | 51Wh Lithium Ion battery - Up to 18 hours on a single one-hour charge |
Warranty | 3 Year Premium Support with Next Business Day Service |
13-in MacBook Pro With Touch Bar
Option | Notes |
|---|---|
Operating System | macOS Big Sur |
Processor | Apple M1 chip |
Memory (RAM) | 16GB unified memory |
Graphics | Apple M1 chip |
Hard Drive (storage) | 512GB Solid State Drive |
LED Screen | MacBook Pro 13-inch Glossy Widescreen Display |
Keyboard | Backlit Keyboard |
Warranty | AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook Pro (3yrs) |
Adapter | USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter |
Displays
Dell P2422H 24 inch 1920x1080 60hz
Notes |
|---|
1920x1080 Resolution |
LED Backlit LCD Monitor |
1000:1 Contrast Ratio |
178* Viewing Angle |
Supports HDMI, VGA, Display Port |
Height Adjustment Arm |
VESA Mounting Capable |
Compatible with Dell Latitude, Optiplex, and Precision workstations as well as Lenovo Laptops and Desktops. |
Available USB 3.0 Ports |
Compatible with Dell Sound-Bar |
Scanners
Epson DS-530 Color Duplex Document Scanner
Option | Notes |
|---|---|
Scan Resolution | 600 dpi |
Daily Duty Cycle | 4000 pages |
Capacity | 50 sheets |
Maximum scan size | 8.5" x 240 |
Connectivity | SuperSpeed USB 3.0 |
Drivers | TWAIN, and ISIS |
Dimensions | 6.6" x 11.6" x 6.9" (W x D x H) |
Weight | 9.9 lb |
Warranty | 3 Years, Limited |