Introduction
LAITS determines Minimum Computer Hardware Standards as well as Recommended Models. We also have a list of Optional Accessories.
For Printer Recommendations, see our LAITS Printer Recommendations page.
Adhering to these Standards prevents the following issues:
- No Encryption due to lack of TPM Chip
- Encryption is required by the State
- Long lead time to prepare non-standard computer
Recommended Models
These are the models we recommend for each use listed in the left column, with the standard models highlighted in green. There will duplicate recommendations due to overlapping needs. A PDF version of the Recommended Models is available on Box. All costs are subject to change.
Any model that is not on this list requires evaluation and approval by the Lifecycle Manager before being purchased.
Dell - Windows 10 | Mac - OS 10.11 | |||
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Portable | Desktops | Portable | Desktops | |
Budget | 14" Latitude E5490 | Optiplex 5050SFF | 13" MacBook Air | 21.5" iMac |
Standard | 14" Latitude E7490 | Optiplex 7050SFF | 15" MacBook Pro (S) 13" MacBook Air | 27" iMac |
Ultra-portable | 12" Latitude 7290 | 12" MacBook | ||
2-in-1 | 12" Latitude E7285 | iPad Pro | ||
Tablet | 12" Latitude E7285 | iPad Pro iPad mini 4 | ||
Performance | 15" Precision M5520 | Precision T3620 | 15" MacBook Pro (P) | Mac Pro |
All in One | Optiplex 7450AIO | 27" iMac | ||
Classroom | Optiplex 7050M | Mac mini |
PC Recommended Model Specifications
All Dells should be purchased with the following:
- 3 Year ProSupport with Next Business Day Onsite Service
- Keep Your Hard Drive, 3 Years
- Windows (for licensing purposes)
All Dell should be purchased without an Opal SED (Self-encrypting drive). Self-encrypting drives are problematic and should be avoided.
Do not purchase XPS models.
Costs are subject to change.
Portable
14" Latitude E7490
Standard Portable PC Recommendation. Add Recommended Display, Wireless Peripherals, and E-Port Plus Dock for MDSC.
65W AC Adapter, 3-pin.
Cost | $1,363.12 |
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Processor | i5 Quad Core 3.5 GHz |
Memory | 16 GB DDR4 RAM (1x16GB) |
Storage | 256 GB Class 40 SSD |
Graphics | Intel Integrated HD Graphics 620 |
Ports | Ethernet, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI, 3x USB 3.0, USB-C (Thunderbolt), Stereo, SIM, SD |
Display | Built-in 14" FHD (1920 x 1080) |
Battery Life | 11 Hours (3-cell 37 Whr Lithium Polymer battery with ExpressCharge) |
Weight | 3 lbs |
Optional Accessories | Dell Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, WD15 docking solution, Additional Display(s), Dell USB Slim DVD Drive, Dell 65w Adapter |
12" Latitude 7290
Ultra-portable PC Recommendation. Add Recommended Display, Wireless Peripherals, and Dell Dock for MDSC.
Dell 65w AC Adapter, 3-pin
Cost | $1,143.12 |
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Processor | i5 Dual Core 2.5 GHz |
Memory | 8 GB DDR4 RAM |
Storage | 256 GB Class 20 SSD |
Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 620 with Thunderbolt™ 3 with Core i5 vPro |
Ports | USB-C (Thunderbolt), 2x USB 3.0, Stereo, Micro SIM, Micro SD, Ethernet, Micro HDMI |
Keyboard | Single Pointing, 83 key, Smartcard, Contactless Smartcard, Fingerprint Reader |
Display | 12.5" FHD (1366x768) |
Battery Life | 4-Cell 34 Whr ExpressCharge Capable Battery |
Weight | 2.5 lbs |
Optional Accessories | Dell Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Dell USB 3.0 to Ethernet Adapter, WD15 docking solution, Additional Display(s), Dell 65w AC Adapter |
12" Latitude E7285
Tablet and 2-in-1 PC Recommendation.
Dell 30w Type C Adapter.
Cost | $1,474.84 |
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Processor | Intel Core i5-7Y57 3.3GHz |
Memory | 8GB DDR3L RAM |
Storage | 256GB Class 35 SSD |
Graphics | Intel HD 5300 Graphics |
Ports | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt), SD, I2C for Keyboard Connection (Dell Latitude12 Slim Keyboard) |
Display | 12.5" 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) Touch |
Battery Life | 8 Hours (3C 31WHr) |
Weight | 1.5 lbs |
Optional Accessories | WD15 docking solution, Dell USB-C to VGA, Dell USB-C to HDMI/VGA/Ethernet/USB 3.0, Dell USB-C to Ethernet, Dell 30w Type C Adapter |
15" Precision M5520
Performance Portable PC Recommendation. ARCH.
Dell 130w Adapter.
Cost | $2,005.78 |
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Processor | i7 7700 Quad Core 2.8 GHz |
Memory | 16GB DDR4 RAM |
Storage | 512GB Class 40 SSD |
Graphics | NVIDIA Quadro M1200 w/4GB |
Ports | Ethernet, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI, USB-C (Thunderbolt), 2x USB 3.0, Stereo, SD |
Display | Built-in 15.6" UltraSharp FHD IPS (1920x1080) |
Battery Life | 12 Hours (81Whr) |
Weight | 4 lbs |
Optional Accessories | Dell Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Dell Dock, Dell Thunderbolt Dock , Additional Display(s), Dell 130w Adapter |
14" Latitude E5490
Budget Portable PC Recommendation.
Dell 65w Adapter.
Cost | $1,107.08 |
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Processor | 2.6GHz Intel Core i5 |
Memory | 8GB DDR4 RAM |
Storage | 256GB Class 20 SSD |
Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
Ports | Ethernet, HDMI, VGA, 3x USB 3.0, SD, Stereo, DisplayPort |
Display | 14.0" FHD (1920x1080) Anti-Glare LCD, Camera WLAN/WWAN/WIGIG |
Battery Life | Primary 4-cell 51W/HR Battery |
Weight | 4 lbs |
Optional Accessories | WD15 docking solution, Additional Display(s), Dell 65w Adapter |
Desktops
Optiplex 7050SFF
Standard Desktop PC Recommendation. Replace Wired Peripheral selection with Dell Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Set for MDSC.
Cost | $1,045.16 without Recommended Display / $1,198.99 with Recommended Display |
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Processor | i7 Quad Core 3.4 GHz |
Memory | 16GB DDR4 RAM (1x16GB) |
Storage | 256GB Class 40 SSD |
Graphics | Intel Integrated Graphics |
Ports | Ethernet, DisplayPort, DVI-I, 6x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0, Stereo, Line In, Serial, PS/2 |
Display | External 24" Ultrasharp Monitor |
Optional Accessories | Additional Display(s), Dell Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Set |
Precision T3620
Performance Desktop PC Recommendation.
Cost | $1,698.83 without Recommended Display / $1,852.82 with Recommended Display |
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Processor | Xeon Quad Core 3.7 GHz |
Memory | 32 GB RAM (2x16GB) |
Storage | 512GB Class 40 SSD |
Graphics | Radeon Pro WX 4100 |
Ports | 4x DisplayPort, 4x USB 2.0, 6x USB 3.0, Serial, Stereo |
Display | External 24" Ultrasharp Monitor |
Optional Accessories | Additional Display(s) |
Optiplex 7450AIO
All in One Desktop PC Recommendation. Replace Wired Peripheral selection with Dell Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Set for MDSC.
Cost | $991.53 |
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Processor | i5 Quad Core 3.5 GHz |
Memory | 16GB DDR4 RAM |
Storage | 256GB Class 40 SSD |
Graphics | Intel® Integrated Graphics |
Ports | 6x USB 3.1, 2x USB 2.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, Stereo, Line In |
Display | AIO 23.8, FHD WLED NonTouch with Camera, Discrete Graphics, Platinum PSU |
Optional Accessories | Additional Display(s) |
Optiplex 5050SFF
Budget Desktop PC Recommendation.
Cost | $706.92 without Recommended Display / $860.91 with Recommended Display |
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Processor | i5 Quad Core 3.5GHz |
Memory | 8GB DDR4 RAM |
Storage | 256GB Class 40 SSD |
Graphics | Intel Integrated Graphics |
Ports | 6x USB 3.0, 5x USB 2.0, Ethernet, Serial, 2x DisplayPort, HDMI, PS/2, UAJ, Line-out |
Display | External 24" Ultrasharp Monitor |
Optional Accessories | Additional Display(s) |
Optiplex 7050M Micro Form Factor
Classroom Desktop PC.
Cost | $748.32 |
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Processor | i5 Quad Core 2.7 GHz |
Memory | 16GB RAM |
Storage | 256GB SSD |
Graphics | Intel Integrated Graphics |
Ports | 6x USB 3.0, Ethernet, DisplayPort, UAJ, Line-out, HDMI |
Display | External 24" Ultrasharp Monitor |
Optional Accessories | Additional Display(s) |
Mac Recommended Model Specifications
Portable
15" MacBook Pro (S)
Standard Portable Mac Recommendation. Silver or Space Gray
USB-C 87W Power Adapter
Cost | $2,249.00 |
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Processor | i7 2.2 GHz 6-Core 8th-generation |
Memory | 16GB 2400MHz DDR4 RAM |
Storage | 256 GB SSD |
Graphics | Radeon Pro 555X with 4GB of GDDR5 |
Ports | Four Thunderbolt 3 ports |
Display | 15" |
Battery Life | 8 Hours |
Weight | 4.5 lbs |
Optional Accessories | USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter: HDMI-enabled TV or display in up to 1080p at 60Hz or UHD (3840 by 2160) at 30Hz, while also connecting a standard USB device and a USB-C charging cable (up to 60W power pass-through). [Add $69.00] |
13" MacBook Air
Standard and Budget Mac Recommendation.
MagSafe 2 45W Power Adapter.
Cost | $1,049.00 + $29.00 Apple USB to Ethernet Adapter or Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter |
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Processor | i5 1.8 GHz Dual Core |
Memory | 8 GB DDR3 RAM |
Storage | 256 GB SSD |
Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 6000 |
Ports | Thunderbolt 2, 2x USB 3.0, Stereo, SDXC |
Display | 13" |
Battery Life | 12 Hours |
Weight | 2.96 lbs |
Optional Accessories | Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple USB to Ethernet Adapter, Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter, Additional Display(s) |
13" MacBook Pro
Ultra-portable Recommendation. Silver or Space Gray
USB-C 29W Power Adapter.
Cost | $1,629.00 |
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Processor | 2.3GHz Intel Dual-Core i5 |
Memory | 16GB LPDDR3 RAM |
Storage | 256 GB SSD |
Graphics | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
Ports | Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports |
Display | 13-inch LED-backlit IPS display (2304 x 1440) |
Battery Life | 9 Hours |
Weight | 2.03 lbs |
Optional Accessories | USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter: HDMI-enabled TV or display in up to 1080p at 60Hz or UHD (3840 by 2160) at 30Hz, while also connecting a standard USB device and a USB-C charging cable (up to 60W power pass-through). [Add $69.00] |
iPad Pro
Tablet and 2-in-1 Mac Recommendation. With WiFi, no cellular. Silver.
Cost | $879.00 |
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Processor | 2.26 GHz dual-core A9X chip with 64‑bit architecture |
Memory | 4 GB LPDDR4 RAM |
Storage | 128 GB SSD |
Graphics | 2732 x 2048 resolution |
Ports | Lightning |
Display | 12.9" LED-backlit Multi-Touch display |
Battery Life | 10 Hours (38.5‐watt‐hour rechargeable lithium‐polymer battery) |
Weight | 1.57 Lbs |
Optional Accessories |
iPad mini 4
Tablet Mac Recommendation. With WiFi, no cellular. Space Gray.
Cost | $429.00 |
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Processor | A8 chip with 64‑bit architecture |
Memory | 2GB LPDDR3 RAM |
Storage | 128 GB SSD |
Graphics | 2048 x 1536 |
Ports | Lightning |
Display | 7.9" LED-backlit widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology |
Battery Life | 10 Hours (Built-in 27.3-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery) |
Weight | 0.65 Lbs |
Optional Accessories |
Desktops
27" iMac
Standard and All in One Desktop Mac Recommendation.
Cost | $1,789.00 |
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Processor | i5 3.4 GHz Quad Core |
Memory | 8 GB DDR4 RAM |
Storage | 256 GB SSD ($180 for 512 GB SSD) |
Graphics | Radeon Pro 570 with 4GB |
Ports | Ethernet, 2x Thunderbolt 2, 4x USB 3.0, Stereo, SDXC |
Display | 27" Retina 5K with IPS technology (5120 x 2880) |
Optional Accessories | Additional Display(s) |
21.5" iMac
Budget Desktop Mac Recommendation. NURS.
Cost | $1,229.00 |
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Processor | i5 2.8 GHZ Quad Core |
Memory | 8 GB DDR3 RAM |
Storage | 256 GB SSD |
Graphics | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 |
Ports | Ethernet, 2x Thunderbolt 2, 4x USB 3.0, Stereo, SDXC |
Display | 21.5" Retina 4K 4096 x 2304 P3 |
Optional Accessories | Additional Display(s) |
Mac Pro
Performance Desktop Mac Recommendation.
Cost | $3,339.00 without Recommended Display |
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Processor | 3.5GHz 6-Core Intel Xeon E5 with 12MB L3 cache, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz |
Memory | 32GB DDR3 ECC RAM |
Storage | 512 GB PCIe SSD |
Graphics | Dual AMD FirePro D500 with 3GB GDDR5 VRAM each |
Ports | 2x Ethernet, 6x Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, 4x USB 3 ports, 1.4 port |
Display | External 24" Ultrasharp Monitor |
Optional Accessories | Additional Display(s) |
Mac mini
Classroom Desktop Mac. NURS.
Cost | $1,159.00 without Recommended Display |
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Processor | i5 2.8 GHz Quad Core |
Memory | 16 GB DDR3 RAM |
Storage | 256 GB SSD |
Graphics | Intel Iris Graphics |
Ports | Ethernet, 2x Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, 4x USB 3 ports, Audio in, Headphone, SDXC, IR receiver |
Display | External 24" Ultrasharp Monitor |
Optional Accessories | Additional Display(s) |
Optional Accessories
Displays
PC | Mac | |||||
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Name | Number | Cost | Name | Number | Cost | |
Dell 23" Ultrasharp Monitor w/ Camera | U2315H | $233.99 | ||||
Dell 24" Ultrasharp Monitor | U2417H | $229.07 | ||||
Dell 27" Professional Monitor | P2717H | $260.59 |
Adapters
PC | Mac | |||||
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Name | Number | Cost | Name | Number | Cost | |
Dell Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter | 332-2270 | $29.57 | Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter | MB572Z/B | $29.00 | |
Dell Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter | 332-2272 | $25.34 | Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter | MB570LL/B | $29.00 | |
Dell USB-C to VGA | 470-ABNC | $33.79 | Belkin USB-C to VGA Adapter | F2CU037dsWHTAPL | $39.95 | |
Dell USB-C to HDMI/VGA/Ethernet/USB 3.0 | 470-ABQN | $63.37 | Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter | MJ1L2AM/A | $79.00 | |
Dell USB 3.0 to Ethernet Adapter | 443-BBBD | $33.79 | Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter | MJ1K2AM/A | $79.00 | |
Dell USB-C to Ethernet | 470-ABND | $38.02 | Apple USB to Ethernet Adapter | MC704LL/A | $29.00 | |
Dell USB-C to USB-A | 470-ABNE | $16.89 | Belkin USB-C to Ethernet Adapter | F2CU040dsWHTAPL | $34.95 | |
Startech USB-C to Ethernet Adapter | US1GC30A | $37.09 | ||||
Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter | MD463LL/A | $29.00 | ||||
Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter | MB571LL/A | $99.00 | ||||
Apple USB-C to USB Adapter | MJ1M2AM/A | $19.00 | ||||
Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter | MD464LL/A | $29.00 |
Cables & Power
PC | Mac | |||||
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Name | Number | Cost | Name | Number | Cost | |
Dell 65w Adapter | 332-1831 | $42.59 | Apple Thunderbolt Cable 2m | MD861BE/A | $39.00 | |
Dell 45w Type C Adapter | 492-BBUU | $35.49 | Apple USB-C Cable 2m | MJWT2AM/A | $29.00 | |
Dell 30w Type C Adapter | 492-BBSP | $35.49 | Apple MagSafe Power Adapter (45W) | MC747LL/A | $79.00 | |
Dell 130w Adapter | 332-1829 | $63.89 | Apple MagSafe Power Adapter (60W) | MC461LL/A | $79.00 | |
Apple MagSafe Power Adapter (85W) | MC556LL/B | $79.00 | ||||
Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter (45W) | MD592LL/A | $79.00 | ||||
Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter (60W) | MD565LL/A | $79.00 | ||||
Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter (85W) | MD506LL/A | $79.00 | ||||
Apple USB-C Power Adapter (29W) | MJ262LL/A | $49.00 | ||||
Apple MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter | MD504LL/A | $9.99 |
Peripherals
PC | Mac | |||||
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Name | Number | Cost | Name | Number | Cost | |
Dell Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Set | 580-ADTY | $35.49 | Apple Magic Mouse 2 | MLA02LL/A | $79.00 | |
Dell USB Slim DVD Drive | 429-AAUX | $50.69 | Apple Magic Trackpad 2 | MJ2R2LL/A | $129.00 | |
Apple Magic Keyboard | MLA22LL/A | $99.00 | ||||
Apple Wired Mouse | MB112LL/B | $49.00 | ||||
Apple Wired Keyboard | MB110LL/B | $49.00 | ||||
Apple SuperDrive | MD564LL/A | $79.00 |
Docking Stations
PC | Mac | |||||
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Name | Number | Cost | Name | Number | Cost | |
Dell E-Port Plus Docking Station | 331-6304 | $153.99 | **Belkin Thunderbolt 2 Dock | 3551165 (from CDW-G) | $287.99 | |
Dell Dock WD15 130W | 450-AFGM | $141.99 | ||||
Dell Dock WD15 180W | 450-AEUO | $141.99 |
**Note about dual displays with the Belkin Thunderbolt 2 Dock: At least one display has to be Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 technology-ready. For displays that are not Thunderbolt technology-ready, the Thunderbolt port is backwards compatible with Mini DisplayPort. The dock supports either HDMI or Mini DisplayPort, but not both. We are working on another recommendation.