AdminIT Program: Hardware and Software Standards
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Macintosh
Windows
Important notes:
- Monitor replacements will be assessed independent of computers.
- Cost sharing will continue for laptop deployments during FY2009.
Macintosh
Apple Desktop Recommendations:
- Apple iMac 20" Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66GHz)
- 4 GB of memory (RAM) as paired 2 GB Memory chips to take advantage of the Duo Core
- 320 GB Serial ATA Drive
- DVD+R DL/DVD+RW/CD-RW (Super Drive)
- Mac OS X 10.5 or greater
- Apple Care 3 Year Warranty (additional Cost)
Apple Laptop Recommendations (Cost Share):
- Apple MacBook Pro 15" Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz)
- 4 GB of memory (RAM) as paired 2GB Memory chips to take advantage of the Duo Core
- 320 GB Serial ATA @ 7200rpm
- SuperDrive (DVD+-R DL/DVD+_RW/CD-RW)
- Mac OS X 10.5 or greater
- Apple Care 3 Year Warranty (additional Cost)
- Carrying Case (additional Cost)
Windows
Windows Desktop Recommendation:
- Dell Optiplex GX760 Intel Core 2 Duo (3.0 GHz)
- 4 GB of memory (RAM) as paired 2 GB Memory chips to take advantage of the Duo Core
- 320 GB hard drive
- DVD+/-RW drive
- Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3
- 20" Flat Panel (LCD) (Only for a new system or to replace a CRT or a Flat panel monitor that is not working)
Windows Laptop Recommendation:
- Dell Latitude E6400 Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66GHz)
- 4 GB of memory (RAM)
- 250 Gb HD @ 7200rpm
- DVD+/-RW
- Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3
- NVIDIA Quadro NVS Graphics Card
- Bluetooth, Wireless WLAN 1510 (802.11a/b/g/n)
- 90W AC Adapter(2), 6-Cell Battery
- Integrated VGA Webcam, Internal Fingerprint Reader
- Stop Label, Carrying Case
- Keep Your Hard Drive (3 Years)
- NBD Parts and Labor Onsite 3 Year Warranty with Complete Care Accidental Damage
Last updated on 9/11/2009.
IS&T Service Desk
Monday-Friday
Telephone/Online: 8am - 6pm
Walk-In (N42) 9:15am - 5pm
Web: IS&T Service Desk
Email: computing-help@mit.edu
Phone: 617.253.1101

