Department Purchases
If you are buying a computer for university-purposed with department funds, please refer to the guidelines below for recommended models.
Departmental purchases of recommended devices include support from the Technology Help Desk, including help with initial setup and standard software installation.
PC Recommendations Apple Recommendations
Apple: Select SHI | Dell: Select Dell
Recommended Models
PC (Windows)
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Device Type |
Recommended Model(s) |
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Operating System: Windows 10x64 |
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Desktop
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OptiPlex 3070 SFF: Processor Intel Core i-5, 16GB Ram, 256GB Solid State Drive, Graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GT 730, 2GB, (DP/DP) Learn More [select Dell] |
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Laptop |
Latitude 5410: Processor 8th Generation Intel Core I5, 16GB Ram, M.2 256GB Solid State Drive, LCD 14" FHD (1920 x 1080) Non-Touch Screen, Camera & Microphone Latitude 7200 2-in-1: (Tablet/Laptop Hybrid) Processor 8th Generation Intel Core i5, 8 GB Ram, 256GB Solid State Drive, LCD Screen 12.3" FHD Touch (1920 x 1280) Camera & Microphone Latitude 5510: Processor 10th Generation Intel Core i5, 16GB Ram, 512G Solid State Drive, LCD 15" FHD (1920 x1080) Non-Touch Screen, Camera & Microphone Learn More [select Dell] |
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Accessories |
Docking station: WD 19 Dell Docking Station 130w Wireless Keyboard/Mouse combo: Dell Premier Wireless Keyboard and Mouse — KM717 Monitor: P2319H — 23" Monitor, 1080p Widescreen 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)
| Device Type | Recommended Model(s) |
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Operating System (MacOS): Catalina (10.15) |
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| Desktop |
Apple iMac 21.5-inch: Retina 4K display — 3.0GHz 6-core Processor — 16GB Memory — 1TB Fusion Drive storage or 256GB SSD |
| Laptop |
Apple MacBook Pro 13”: Core i5 2.0 GHz — 16 GB RAM — 512 GB SSD Apple MacBook Pro 16”" Core i7 4.5 GHz — 16GB — 512GB SSD Learn More [select SHI] |
| Accessories To create a complete workstation |
Apple Digital AV Multiport Adapter Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad Apple Magic Mouse 2 Dell 24” Monitor Docking station: WD 19 Dell Docking Station 130w Wireless Keyboard/Mouse combo: Dell Premier Wireless Keyboard and Mouse — KM717 Monitor: P2319H — 23" Monitor, 1080p Widescreen Learn More [select Dell] Note: The iMac is an all-in-one computer and does not require a separate monitor. |
| Tablet |
Apple iPad Air: 10.5 inch 64GB, Wi-Fi model Apple iPad Pro: 11 inch 128GB, Wi-Fi model Learn More [select SHI] |
Need Help?
For questions or assistance with selecting the appropriate recommended model, please email refresh@brandeis.edu.