Technology Services currently supports and recommends the following equipment for SU-managed computers and peripherals.
Computers
Laptops -Windows
Dell Latitude 7440 (or similar)
Ports
2 x USB-A
2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4)
1 x HDMI
1 x 3.5mm audio
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| IT staff is more familiar with Dell products | Some reliability issues with certain parts (audio, camera, TPM security chip) |
| Next-day, on-site service available | Heavier than Lenovo |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon - Gen 11
Ports
2 x USB-A
2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4)
1 x HDMI
1 x 3.5mm audio
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Very light and portable | Repairs and/or replacement parts may take longer than Dell |
| More "premium" look and feel compared to Dell Latitude models | "Fn" and "Ctrl" keys are swapped, meaning "Ctrl" is not the lower-left-most key, which has bothered some users |
Desktop - Windows
Optiplex 7000 Micro
Ports
4 x USB-A
1 x USB-C
3 x DisplayPort
1 x 3.5mm audio
1 x Ethernet
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| More ports - recommended if you have many peripherals (mouse, kb, printers, scanners) | Not suitable for frequent travel or work-from-home |
| More stable than laptops | - |
Laptops - MacOS
Macbook Air
https://www.apple.com/macbook-air-m1/
Ports
2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)
1 x 3.5mm audio
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Improved reliability compared to most Windows laptops | Not compatible with some university administrative apps (OnBase client, Excel plugins) |
| Ultra light, portable, no fan noise or heat | No on-site service |
Desktops - MacOS
Mac Mini
https://www.apple.com/mac-mini/
Ports
2 x USB-A
2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)
1 x HDMI
1 x 3.5mm audio
1 x Ethernet
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| More ports - recommended if you have many peripherals (mouse, kb, printers, scanners) | Not suitable for frequent travel or work-from-home |
| - | Not compatible with some university administrative apps (OnBase client, Excel plugins) |
| - | No on-site service |
Monitors
Option 1 (Laptop + external screen): A single, large (27") display with built-in webcam, speakers and USB hub
Option 2 (dual monitors): One new (24") display with builtin webcam/speakers plus one 24" pre-owned 24" monitor from existing stock
1 x 27"
Dell C2722DE - Teams videoconferencing monitor
C2722DE + laptop screen
2 x 24"
Dell C2422HE - Teams videoconferencing monitor
C2422HE + 1 standard 24" monitor from existing stock (Note: monitor styles may not match exactly)