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Laptops - Windows
Dell Latitude
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Ports
2 x USB-A
2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4)
1 x HDMI
1 x 3.5mm audio
PROS | CONS |
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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 |
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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 |
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Microsoft Surface Laptop - Touchscreen Copilot+ PC
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Ports
USB-A
USB-C (Thunderbolt 4)
Surface connector (proprietary charging port)
3.5mm audio
PROS | CONS |
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ARM CPU offers much better battery life | ARM CPU may not be compatible with all software |
Onboard NPU enables AI features |
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Desktop - Windows
Optiplex Micro
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Ports
4 x USB-A
1 x USB-C
3 x DisplayPort
1 x 3.5mm audio (headphone)
1 x Ethernet
PROS | CONS |
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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, longer life | - |
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Laptops - MacOS
Macbook Air - 15"
https://www.apple.com/macbook-air/
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Ports
2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 34)
1 x 3.5mm audio (headphone)
Magsafe charging port
PROS | CONS |
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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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https://www.apple.com/mac-mini/
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Ports
2 x USB-A
2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 34/5)
1 x HDMI
1 x 3.5mm audio (headphone)
1 x Ethernet
PROS | CONS | ||
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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 | - | Not OS not compatible with some university administrative apps (OnBase client, Excel plugins) |
- | No on-site service | ||
Limited port options (No USB-A) |
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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)