Standard Computer Models for Faculty and Staff

For both the Apple Macintosh and Dell (Windows) platforms, ITS offers three standard models. These models address the needs of the most-common usage categories. They are:

Desktop	Pros: Best for power users. Most-powerful CPUs available Separate monitor means lots of display options and flexibility Most-easily repaired and expanded Cons: Lack of portability
Standard Laptop	Pros: Portability without sacrificing excessive performance and screen size Good battery life Cons: Heavier laptop might not be suitable for all travelers Much-smaller screen than desktop Performance significantly less than desktop, may be noticeable by power users
Lightweight Laptop	Pros: Maximum portability and ease of carrying Cons: Least-powerful option Smaller size mandates smaller battery, so less runtime while on battery than standard laptop model Smaller size mandates smaller screen than standard laptop model, might not be suitable for all users

ITS recognizes that different users have different needs and preferences in computer platforms and therefore offers both OS X (Apple Macintosh) and Microsoft Windows (Dell) computer options to faculty and staff. Note that certain College software systems require running Windows. Built-in optical drives are only available in the Dell desktop and standard Dell laptop, all others require an optional external optical drive. Also, “docking stations” are not available for MacBooks. Please keep these things in-mind when making your hardware choices.

Detailed specs of the ITS standard models:

	Dell Optiplex 7010	Dell Latitude E6440	Dell Latitude E7240	Apple iMac	Apple MacBook Pro	Apple MacBook Air
Category	Win desktop	Win std laptop	Win light laptop	Mac desktop	Mac std laptop	Mac light laptop
Screen	External	14”	12”	27”	15”	13”
OS	Win 7 Pro	Win 7 Pro	Win 7 Pro	OS X 10.10	OS X 10.9	OS X 10.9
CPU	Quad-core 3.4GHz	Dual-core 2.9GHz	Dual-core 2.1GHz	Quad-core 3.2GHz	Quad-core 2.0GHz	Dual-core 1.7GHz
RAM	8GB	8GB	8GB	8GB	8GB	8GB
Hard drive	500GB	500GB hybrid	256GB SSD	1TB fusion	256GB SSD	256GB SSD
Optical drive	Built-in	Built-in	Opt/external	Opt/external	Opt/external	Opt/external