Computer/Tablet: Hardware Specifications

Summary

Computer and tablet configuration standards.

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The Division of Technology Services reviews computer standard configurations at least once a year to determine the configurations that will meet the needs of most employees. 

Funding of computers is determined based on how individual positions are funded.

Full-time GPR Funded Permanent Employees

New full-time permanent employees can choose a standard Windows laptop or a standard MacBook Air.
Laptops come with:

  • Single external 24" Monitor (with built-in docking station for Dell, external dock for Mac laptops)
  • Soundbar
  • Docking station (Apple only)
  • External wired keyboard
  • External wired mouse
  • Headset (stereo)

Configuration upgrades to these standard products lines need departmental or college approval/payment and will delay your order.
Upgrades may include:

  • Larger hard drive
  • Additional memory
  • Upgraded processor
  • External DVD player
  • Larger or additional monitor
  • External web cam
  • Mono-headset (single ear)
  • Additional charger
  • Thunderbolt dock

If you have special computing needs, contact DoTS for a custom configuration and quote.

For existing employees, you only get a new laptop as part of the computer replacement program. A monitor and dock will only be replaced if it fails or it is incompatible with the new laptop.


All other GPR-Funded Employees (Part-Time, LTE, IAS, Project, etc.)

Part-time, adjunct faculty, LTE, and other GPR-funded project employees can request a refurbished computer at no cost. We will do our best to accommodate the type of computer requested but may have limited quantities available at certain times of the year. We use the newest computer we have on hand at the time of the request.

PR-Funded Employees

PR-Funded Employees choose from the same standard computers below and pay for them out of their accounts.

Special Use Computers

These are often computers with special software and/or hardware configurations. We try to stay within these standard configurations when we can.  If you have special hardware needs, please contact DoTS.

Any special-use computer is department-funded.


Warranty and Damage 

Our standard warranty coverage does not include accidental damage (eg: drops, coffee spills, etc.). If you want this coverage, your department needs to fund it. It also delays the delivery of your laptop. If you do have an accident with your GPR-funded computer, the computer rotation fund will cover half the cost of a replacement for the first "offense". Your department is responsible to cover the other half and 100% of subsequent accidents. Departments are 100% responsible for PR-funded computers, even for the first accident.

Standard Laptops

*** Prices and models subject to change. ***


Standard Laptops for Faculty and Staff - Dell Latitude 3450 or MacBook Air

Dell Latitude 3450

Windows 11
weight: 3.5 lbs.
14.0" display (default: non-touch screen)

i5 Core Processor
512 Solid State Drive (SSD)
16 GB of memory
3-year Basic Warranty
NOTE: Dell Laptop does NOT have an internal CD/DVD drive.

Full Specs and upgrade options

$1,040 Dell latitud 5430
Docking Station
(Or monitor with built-in dock for new employees)
$146 WD19S Dock
Laptop comes with 1 dock/power adapter. If you want one for travel or home use, your department pays for it. $40 90watt USB-C Power Adapter
     

Apple MacBook Air

Weight: 2.75 lbs.
13.3" display (non-touch screen)
Apple M3 Chip 8-Core CPU
512 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
8 GB of Memory
2 Thunderbolt / USB-4 ports (USB-C)
3-year AppleCare+ Warranty

Full Specs

NOTES:
MacBook Air does NOT have CD/DVD drive

Software:
The new MacOS 14 (Sonoma) does not support 32-bit applications.

$1318
MacBook Air Upgrades (Costs to be covered by department or college)    
16 GB of RAM $180 Additional cost to standard MacBook Air
1 TB Solid State Hard Drive (DoTS recommends using OneDrive for storage) $360 Additional cost to standard MacBook Air
Laptop comes with 1 power adapter. If you want one for travel or home use, your department pays for it. $79 MagSafe 3 Power Adapter

 

Other Laptop Options / Upgrades

  • If replacing a GPR computer, the department or college pays the difference in price for these computers vs. the standard computers listed above and also pays for any additional upgrades listed in the table below.
  • Prices and component availability are subject to change. Exact costs will be noted individually at the time the custom quotes are received from the vendors.
  • There may be a significant delay when ordering any customized computer.

Non-Standard Options, but available

Dell Latitude 3550

10-key number pad
Windows 11
Weight: 3.56 lbs.
15" non-touch-screen display
i5 Core Processor (13th Gen)
512 Solid State Drive (SSD)
16 GB of memory
3-year Basic Warranty

NOTE: Dell Laptop does NOT have an CD/DVD drive.

Full Specs

$1,450

Dell Latitude 3350 2-in-1
(available in detachable keyboard model as well)

Windows 11
Weight: 2.48 lbs.
13.3" flip screen
i5 Core Processor
512 Solid State Drive (SSD)
16 GB of memory
3-year Basic Warranty

NOTE: Dell Laptop does NOT have an CD/DVD drive.

Full Specs

$1500 7320 2-in1 Image
     

Apple MacBook Pro

Weight: 3.0 lbs.
13" display
Apple M3 Chip 8-Core CPU
512 Solid State Drive (SSD)
16 GB of Memory
3 Thunderbolt 4 / (USB-C)
1 HDMI
3-year AppleCare+ Warranty

NOTES:
MacBook Pro does NOT have CD/DVD drive.

NOTE: If this is replacing your GPR-funded primary office computer, the approximate cost to your department for this model is $1020 (additional cost are below)

$1858
Upgrade to 24 GB RAM $360 Additional cost to 14" MacBook Pro
Upgrade to 1 TB SSD (DoTS recommends using OneDrive for storage) $180 Additional cost to 14" MacBook Pro
Upgrade to 2 TB SSD (DoTS recommends using OneDrive for storage) $540 Additional cost to 14" MacBook Pro
Upgrade to 4 TB SSD (DoTS recommends using OneDrive for storage) $1080 Additional cost to 14" MacBook Pro

 

Desktops (Labs / Specialty-Use / Research Only)

Dell OptiPlex 7020


Windows 11
i5 Core Processor
512 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
16 GB of Memory
3-year warranty

$725 Dell 3020 Small Form Factor Desktop

 

Refurbished Equipment

We sometimes have refurbished equipment available for purchase for special, short-term university use. This can often be a special project, testing computer, or unique situation that doesn't require a new computer. These can also be purchased for short-term or limited employees.

All items listed are subject to availability.
We use the newest item we have on hand at the time of the request.
To request an item, please one of the forms here:  https://technology.uwrf.edu/TDClient/1979/Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=52569

Refurbished Laptop - Windows

General Specs:
14" screen
256 GB Hard Drives
16 GB RAM
$250 Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)

Refurbished Laptop - MacBook Air

13" Screen
256 GB Hard Drive
8 GB RAM
$250 Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)

Refurbished Monitor

24" screen
Connections: Display Port, DVI, (HDMI)
$100 SE2422H

New Computer Accessories

Dell WD19S Docking Station
USB-C/Thunderbolt
Windows = 2 External Displays
Mac= 1 External Display

$145
Dell 24" P2425H Monitor (16:9)
Ports:
HDMI, Display Port, VGA
Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080
$130 Standard Monitor
Dell 24" P2425HE Monitor (16:9)
Built-in USB-C Docking Station
Ports:
HDMI
Display Port
DisplayPort out (Daisy Chain)
RJ-45 Ethernet port pass-through
4-USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports
Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080
$200 P2422HE Monitor
Dell U2723QE Monitor
27" Ultra HD 4K monitor
3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz Resolution
$650
Dell U3223QE
32" UltraSharp 4K USB-C monitor
$727
Dell U3423WE
34" Curved Monitor (UltraSharp)
3440 x 1440 Resolution
$830
External DVD/CD Read/Write Drive $35 LG External CD/DVD RW Drive
Logitech MK270 (Wireless Keyboard & Mouse)  $27.99

 

Apple Magic Mouse 2 -Silver $79
Apple Magic Mouse 2 - Space Gray $99
Apple Magic Keyboard - Silver $129
Apple Magic Keyboard - Space Gray $149
Thunderbolt Docking Station (optional)
Higher stability and video performance.
$220
Headset $75
Logitech C922 Webcam $90
Common Adapters (Costs are approximate and change often.)    
Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C to USB $7.99
Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C to HDMI $16.99
Thunderbolt / Mini-Display Port to HDMI $7.99
Thunderbolt / Mini-Display Port to VGA $12.99
Dell USB-C Charger $40 Dell Usb-C 90 W Ac Adapter With 1Meter Power Cord - Us
Dell barrel power adapters (for older Dell laptops) free Dell barrel power adapter
Other adapters available by request     

 

Tablets

Funded entirely by your department or college.
These are only estimates on models/configurations. See www.apple.com for the latest models and configuration options.

 

iPad (10.9" - 10th Gen) - WiFi Only


Colors available: Blue, Pink, Silver, Yellow

Note: AppStore is NOT available on iPads. You must contact DoTS to request software to be installed on iPads.
 
64 GB (no AppleCare+) $419  
256 GB (no AppleCare+) $569  
2-year AppleCare+ $59  
3-year AppleCare+ $79  
4-year AppleCare+ $109  
     
Other iPads available by request.  We can order any iPads available at:  https://www.apple.com/store    

 

Tablet Accessories

Belkin QODE Ultimate Lite Keyboard Case
Great for notetaking at meetings.

Visit Belkin page
$80 iPad Folio keyboard
OtterboxDefender rugged case
Best impact protection, covers screen

Visit Otterboxpage
$90
Generic folio case

Folio Case for iPad Pro 9.7

Folio Case for iPad Pro 11
$12 - $18
     
Other Accessories available by request    

DoTS is happy to consider the purchase of different models within these product lines. Contact DoTS for further information.

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Article ID: 1737
Created
Wed 6/11/14 9:39 AM
Modified
Thu 9/19/24 9:54 AM

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