Department Purchases
If you are buying a computer for university-purposed with department funds, please refer to the guidelines below for recommended models for PC and Apple.
Departmental purchases of recommended devices include support from the Technology Help Desk, including help with initial setup and standard software installation.
Apple: Select GovConnection | Dell: Select Dell
Recommended Models
PC (Windows)
Operating System: Windows 11
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Device Type |
Recommended Model(s) |
|---|---|
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Desktop |
Dell Micro PC: 16GB of Ram, 512GB SSD hard drive, and an i5 CPU Processor(Monitor not included) |
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Laptop |
Dell Pro Plus 14: 16GB Ram, 512GB Solid State Drive, LCD 14" FHD (1920 x 1080) Non-Touch Screen, Camera & Microphone Dell Pro 16 Plus: 16GB Ram, 512GB Solid State Drive, LCD 16" FHD (1920 x 1080) Non-Touch Screen, Camera & Microphone Learn more [select Dell] |
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Accessories |
Docking station: WD 25 Dell Docking Station Wireless Keyboard/Mouse combo: Dell Premier Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Monitor: 24” Multimedia monitor with embedded webcam Learn More [select Dell] |
Note: If you're looking for a desktop-like experience with a laptop, we recommend considering purchasing an external monitor, keyboard/mouse and docking station.
Mac (Apple)
Operating System (MacOS): Tahoe
| Device Type | Recommended Model(s) |
|---|---|
| Desktop |
Apple M4 Mac Mini-16 GB of Ram — 512GB SSD hard drive-This model requires you purchase a Apple Keyboard and Mouse as well as a Monitor. See below for suggested accessories |
| Laptop |
Apple MacBook Air 13/15”: M5 — 16 GB RAM — 512 GB SSD Learn More [GovConnection] |
| Accessories To create a complete workstation |
Apple Digital AV Multiport Adapter Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad Apple Magic Mouse 2 Dell 24” USB-C Monitor with Webcam Docking station: Dell WD-25-Dell Docking Station-Best for Dual Monitor Dell laptop use Apple laptop users will need a Thunderbolt dock to connect dual external monitors: Dell Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock WD25TB4 Wireless Keyboard/Mouse combo: Dell Premier Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Learn More [select Dell] |
| Tablet |
Apple iPad: 10.5 inch 64GB, Wi-Fi model Apple iPad Pro: 11 inch 256GB, Wi-Fi model Learn More [GovConnection] |
Need Help?
For questions or assistance with selecting the appropriate recommended model, please email refresh@brandeis.edu.