Computing
Science Technology Services has compiled a list of recommended computing devices to suit the most common needs of faculty, staff, and graduate students.
PLEASE NOTE: These recommendations are aimed at staff/faculty, not undergrad students.
Standard Computer
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| Manufacturer | Dell | Dell | ||
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| Model | OptiPlex Tower (Plus 7010) | Optiplex Micro (Plus 7010) | ||
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| Specs | 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-13500 8GB or 16GB RAM 256GB or 512GB SSD Storage Windows 11 Pro USB Mouse & Keyboard 3 Year Warranty |
13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-13500 |
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| Price | Starting at $1300.00 | Starting at $1100.00 | ||
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Standard Monitor
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| Manufacturer | ViewSonic | ||
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| Model | ViewSonic VG2xxx | ||
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| Specs | 24" HDMI VGA DisplayPort Speakers |
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| Price | Starting at $225.00 | ||
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Standard Laptop
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| Manufacturer | Microsoft | Dell | ||
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| Model | Surface Laptop 5 | Latitude | ||
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| Specs | Intel Core i5 1245U 8GB RAM 256 GB Storage 13.5” Touchscreen 2256 x 1504 Windows 10 Pro |
13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1345U |
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| Price | Starting at $1500 | Starting at $1600 | ||
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