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PROS

CONS

Excellent battery life , & standby time

Not compatible with some university administrative apps (OnBase client, Excel plugins)

Ultra light, portable, no fan noise or heat

No on-site service

Limited port selection (No USB-A)

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Ports

2 5 x USB-A
2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 34/5)
1 x HDMI
1 x 3.5mm audio
1 x Ethernet


PROS

CONS

Extremely stable & long life expectancy

Not suitable for frequent travel or work-from-home

More USB-C ports - recommended if you have many peripherals (mouse, kb, printers, scanners)

Not suitable for frequent travel or work-from-home

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Not OS not compatible with some university administrative apps (OnBase client, Excel plugins)

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No on-site service

Limited port options (No USB-A)



Monitors

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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

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or Lenovo videoconferencing monitor

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C2722DE Videoconference monitor + laptop screen


2 x 24"

Dell

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or Lenovo videoconferencing monitor

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C2422HE Videoconference monitor + 1 standard 24" monitor from existing stock (Note: monitor styles may not match exactly)